Most of us, probably all of us, use terms of endearment when speaking to people we care about, whether we realize it or not. Sugar, sweetheart, buddy, dude. These are all ways that we might refer to someone dear to us instead of using their name. Every language has them, including Croatian. Why not switch some of your common terms of endearment over to Croatian? Using Croatian terms of endearment is a great way to help you assimilate and become more comfortable with the Croatian language.
In this post, we cover 25 different ways to express love and caring in Croatian including some examples of how to use them. When are you coming home, my angel?
Meaning: baby Usage: to call someone a baby because of love Gender variations m, f, n : bebo, bejbe, bebice Example: Ne ljutim se na tebe, bebo. Meaning: small bug Usage: no specific usage Gender variations m, f, n : bubica, bubice Example: Kako si mi danas, bubica? How are you today, little bug? Meaning: dear, darling Usage: to express that someone is dear to you Gender variations m, f, n : dragi, dragani, draga, dragana, drago Example: Volim te, draga!
I love you dear! Honey, pass me the sugar. They are still children. Cookie, are you hungry? How are you, buddy? What are we going to do tonight, my love? Are you okay kitty? Little girl, hurry up! Meaning: cuddly person Usage: to express that someone likes to cuddle or you like to cuddle them Gender variations m, f, n : mazo Example: Ti si moja maza. You are my cuddles. Dear, I love you a lot. What are you laughing at, chick?
Small fish, when are we going for a coffee? You are very pretty, my sugar. My old man is great in billiards. You are my sunshine. You are my darling. Please note: Information provided by Expat in Croatia is only for the purposes of guidance.
