A1 Collocation 中性

Prati zube

To brush teeth

意思

Cleaning one's teeth.

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文化背景

In Croatian schools, 'Zubić vila' (The Tooth Fairy) is a popular myth, and children are taught that the fairy only likes 'oprane zube' (washed teeth). There is a strong social emphasis on 'svjež dah' (fresh breath). Using 'prati zube' before going out is considered a basic sign of respect for others. Older generations might mention 'žvakanje kadulje' (chewing sage) for health, but they still use the phrase 'prati zube' for their daily routine. Electric toothbrushes are becoming common, but the phrase remains 'prati zube', not 'vibrirati zube' or anything similar.

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The 'Perem' Rule

Always remember that 'prati' changes to 'perem'. If you say 'pratim', people will think you are following your teeth around!

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Don't say 'Brush'

Even though you use a brush, avoid saying 'četkam' unless you want to sound like a textbook from the 1950s.

意思

Cleaning one's teeth.

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The 'Perem' Rule

Always remember that 'prati' changes to 'perem'. If you say 'pratim', people will think you are following your teeth around!

⚠️

Don't say 'Brush'

Even though you use a brush, avoid saying 'četkam' unless you want to sound like a textbook from the 1950s.

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Perfective vs Imperfective

Use 'oprati' (perfective) when you are talking about the specific act of finishing the job: 'Idem oprati zube'.

自我测试

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'prati' in the present tense.

Ja svako jutro ______ zube.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: perem

The first person singular (I) of 'prati' is 'perem'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I washed my teeth'?

Choose the correct past tense sentence:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Oprao sam zube.

'Oprao sam zube' uses the perfective verb and the correct plural object.

Match the Croatian phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: a

These are all essential related terms.

Complete the dialogue with the correct word.

Mama: Marko, jesi li ______ zube? Marko: Jesam, mama!

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: oprao

The question asks 'Have you washed' (past tense, perfective).

🎉 得分: /4

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4 练习
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'prati' in the present tense. Fill Blank A1

Ja svako jutro ______ zube.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: perem

The first person singular (I) of 'prati' is 'perem'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I washed my teeth'? Choose A2

Choose the correct past tense sentence:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Oprao sam zube.

'Oprao sam zube' uses the perfective verb and the correct plural object.

Match the Croatian phrase with its English meaning. Match A1

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: a

These are all essential related terms.

Complete the dialogue with the correct word. dialogue_completion A2

Mama: Marko, jesi li ______ zube? Marko: Jesam, mama!

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: oprao

The question asks 'Have you washed' (past tense, perfective).

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

It's a linguistic tradition in Slavic languages where 'prati' is the universal verb for cleaning with water.

No, it's grammatically correct, but it's much less common and sounds slightly unnatural in daily conversation.

You say 'Perem zube'.

It is 'četkica za zube'.

It is 'pasta za zube'.

No, it's implied. Just 'perem zube' is enough.

Say 'Operi zube!'

Yes, 'prati rublje' means to wash laundry.

The nominative plural is 'zubi', but in this phrase, we use the accusative 'zube'.

Yes, 'prati auto' is the correct phrase.

相关表达

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Prati ruke

similar

To wash hands

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Čistiti koncem

builds on

To floss

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Ispirati usta

builds on

To rinse the mouth

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Izbijeliti zube

specialized form

To whiten teeth

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