Croatian Word of the Day
čekati
/ČE-ka-ti/ • verb — 13th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to wait; to await someone or something
Examples
- Moram čekati autobus još deset minuta.
(I have to wait for the bus for another ten minutes.) - Čekam tvoju poruku prije nego što krenem.
(I'm waiting for your message before I leave.) - Ne čekaj na mene, počnite bez mene.
(Don't wait for me, start without me.)
Synonyms
- pričekati
- sačekati
Čekati is the standard verb for 'to wait' in Croatian. It commonly takes a direct object in the accusative (e.g., čekati nekoga/što) and is used in everyday situations (waiting for people, transport, answers). Informal imperative is 'čekaj' (singular) and 'čekajte' (plural/polite). 'Pričekati' and 'sačekati' are close synonyms with slight nuance (pričekati often implies waiting a short time; sačekati can imply waiting to meet or intercept).
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