Dalmacija: Being and speaking Dalmatian #003
Dalmatinski rječnik
Dictionary of Dalmatian words and phrases
Dalmatians use many word and phrases that are particular to the region - and different from the standard Croatian words. They are fiercely proud of everything Dalmatian (language, food, customs, sporting clubs, .....) and nothing will be changing soon.
Dalmatian is commonly regarded as a dialect of the Croatian language, although <i have seen linguists' arguments that it might perhaps be regarded as a language of its own.
Dalmatian is commonly regarded as a dialect of the Croatian language, although <i have seen linguists' arguments that it might perhaps be regarded as a language of its own.
Here is a live, growing collection of Dalmatian words and phrases. Contributions gladly accepted. Bear in mind that some of these words may apply only in particular towns or on certain islands, and are not universally used Dalmatian words.
balancana eggplant (patlidžan)
bonaca
bevanda a mixture of wine (red or white) and water. Refreshing, without the effects of drinking straight wine.
biži peas (grašak)
čakula (noun) chat, discussion čakulat (verb) to talk, to discuss (razgovarati)
četrun water melon (lubenica)
bonaca
bevanda a mixture of wine (red or white) and water. Refreshing, without the effects of drinking straight wine.
biži peas (grašak)
čakula (noun) chat, discussion čakulat (verb) to talk, to discuss (razgovarati)
četrun water melon (lubenica)
dažiti (verb) to rain. Sinoć je dažilo u Tučepima, i sada daži na otoku Hvaru. (Kiša pada in standard Croatian)
fažol (bean) (grah)
kavoli cauliflower
fažol (bean) (grah)
kavoli cauliflower
kaiš belt (pojas, remen)
kukumar (noun) cucumber (krastavac)
kušin pillow (jastuk)
lancun sheet (plahta)
marenda
milun cantaloupe, rock melon (dinja)
pomidor tomato (rajčica)
spiza food
šjor gentleman
šoldi money (novac)
špigete shoelace
štumfi socks (čarape)
šugaman towel (ručnik)
milun cantaloupe, rock melon (dinja)
pomidor tomato (rajčica)
spiza food
šjor gentleman
šoldi money (novac)
špigete shoelace
štumfi socks (čarape)
šugaman towel (ručnik)
tavalja (noun) table cloth (stolnjak in standard Croatian)
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