Croatian Word of the Day
čekati
CHE-ka-ti • verb — 28th of Jul, 2026
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Meaning: to wait for someone or something
Examples
- Čekam autobus na stanici.
(I am waiting for the bus at the station.) - Moramo čekati još deset minuta.
(We have to wait ten more minutes.) - Ne čekaj mene, idi bez mene.
(Don't wait for me, go without me.)
Synonyms
- pričekati
- dočekati
Conjugation
| Person | Prezent | Perfekt |
|---|---|---|
| ja | čekam | sam čekao/čekala |
| ti | čekaš | si čekao/čekala |
| on/ona/ono | čeka | je čekao/čekala |
| mi | čekamo | smo čekali/čekale |
| vi | čekate | ste čekali/čekale |
| oni/one | čekaju | su čekali/čekale |
This is a very common everyday verb used when you are waiting for a person, a bus, a result, or any event. It is often used in both casual and formal situations.
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