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Essential apps for
Croatia
Hrvatska
CroatianEUR4 apps
Dubrovnik, Split, and the islands are summer favorites. Bolt and Uber both work in main cities, but ferries between islands rule the coast.
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Power & Plug
TypeC / F
Voltage230V
Freq50Hz
Standard European.
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Basic phrases
Croatian
- HelloBokbohk
- Thank youHvalaHVAH-lah
- Excuse me / SorryOprostiteoh-PROS-tee-teh
- YesDadah
- NoNeneh
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Tipping
Tipping is appreciated but not obligatory; rounding up or leaving around 10% for good service in restaurants is common, and tipping is more expected at tourist-area establishments than in casual cafes.
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All Croatian phrases
Hello
Bok
bohk
Thank you
Hvala
HVAH-lah
Excuse me / Sorry
Oprostite
oh-PROS-tee-teh
Yes
Da
dah
No
Ne
neh
Please
Molim
MO-leem
Goodbye
Doviđenja
doh-vee-JEH-nyah
How much?
Koliko košta?
KO-lee-ko KOSH-tah
Where is the bathroom?
Gdje je zahod?
gdyeh yeh ZAH-hod
The check, please
Račun, molim
RAH-choon MO-leem
I don't understand
Ne razumijem
neh rah-ZOO-mee-yem
Do you speak English?
Govorite li engleski?
go-VO-ree-teh lee EN-gleh-skee
Help!
Upomoć!
OO-po-moch
Delicious
Ukusno
OO-koos-no
Cheers
Živjeli
ZHEEV-yeh-lee
Briefing
What to know before you go
✓ Do
- Greet with a handshake and use 'Dobar dan' (good day) when entering shops or restaurants
- Dress modestly when visiting churches and cover shoulders and knees
- Make eye contact and say 'Živjeli' when toasting with drinks
- Accept offered food or drink when visiting a home, as hospitality is a point of pride
- Be respectful and avoid casual jokes about the 1990s war and its history
- Remove your shoes when entering someone's home if asked
✕Don't
- Avoid bringing up or trivializing the Croatian War of Independence (Homeland War) and ethnic tensions
- Do not refer to Croatia as a 'Balkan' or formerly 'Yugoslav' country in a way that lumps it with neighbors, as many find it sensitive
- Avoid wearing swimwear away from the beach in town centers and restaurants
- Do not be loud or disruptive late at night in residential and historic old-town areas
⚠️ Common scams to know
- Restaurants and bars in coastal tourist hotspots (Dubrovnik, Split, Hvar) charging unlisted prices or adding items to the bill; always check the menu and your receipt
- Unlicensed private accommodation ('sobe') touts at ferry terminals and bus stations offering rooms that differ from what is promised
- Taxi drivers without meters quoting inflated fixed fares; agree on a price first or use a ride app
- Overpriced excursions and boat tours sold aggressively on the street with hidden extra costs
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