Electronics

1. Mobitel

   Mobile phone

   Usage

   A distinctively Croatian contraction, now the everyday word — the same one in "Gdje mogu napuniti mobitel?" in the Internet & WiFi category

2. Tablet

   Usage

   Useful at a security check when you are asked to take it out of the bag

3. Prijenosno računalo

   Laptop

   Usage

   Croatian calls a computer a "računalo", where Serbian says "računar"; in speech "laptop" is used just as often

4. Punjač

   Charger

   Usage

   Show it at a hotel desk: "Imate li punjač?" — do you have a charger?

5. Kabel za punjenje

   Charging cable

   Usage

   The connector names "USB-C" and "Lightning" are used as they are

6. Prijenosna baterija

   Power bank

   Usage

   Literally "portable battery"; many people just say "power bank". It must go in your carry-on, never the hold

7. Adapter za utičnicu

   Plug adapter

   Usage

   Croatia runs 230V/50Hz on round two-pin type C and F sockets, so a Japanese plug will not fit

8. Utičnica

   Power socket

   Usage

   Use it as "Ima li ovdje utičnica?" — is there a socket here?

9. Utikač

   Plug

   Usage

   The male half of the pair; "utičnica" is the socket. The two words look alike, so read carefully

10. Baterije

    Batteries

    Usage

    Say the sizes "AA" and "AAA" as they are; supermarkets and kiosks stock them

11. Bežični internet

    Wi-Fi

    Usage

    Literally "wireless internet"; in speech people say Wi-Fi, as in "Ima li besplatni Wi-Fi?" in the Internet & WiFi category

12. Lozinka za internet

    Internet password

    Usage

    Show it at a café or a hotel; it means the same as "Koja je lozinka za Wi-Fi?" in the Internet & WiFi category

13. SIM kartica

    SIM card

    Usage

    Prepaid SIMs are topped up with a voucher called a "bon", and you must show your passport to buy one

14. Memorijska kartica

    Memory card

    Usage

    For buying an SD card for a camera; people also say "SD kartica"

15. Slušalice

    Earphones / Headphones

    Usage

    One word for both, and normally used in the plural

16. Fotoaparat

    Camera

    Usage

    Churches and museums often ban photography — ask "Smije li se fotografirati?"

17. Baterijska svjetiljka

    Flashlight

    Usage

    Needed for caves and mountain huts, and island villages often have no street lighting

18. Klima uređaj

    Air conditioner

    Usage

    "Klima" alone is enough: "Ima li klima?" when booking. Essential on the coast in summer

19. Daljinski upravljač

    Remote control

    Usage

    "Daljinski" alone is enough; show it at reception when you cannot find one

20. Ventilator

    Fan

    Usage

    Where there is no air conditioning you can often borrow one: "Može li ventilator?"

21. Hladnjak

    Refrigerator

    Usage

    If medicine needs cooling, say "Trebam hladnjak za lijek"

    Grammar Note

    Serbian uses an entirely different word, "frižider"

22. Televizor

    Television

    Usage

    The set itself; broadcasting as a medium is the separate word "televizija"

23. Mikrovalna pećnica

    Microwave oven

    Usage

    "Mikrovalna" alone is enough. To have food warmed, ask "Možete li ovo podgrijati?"

    Grammar Note

    Serbian builds the word on a different stem, "mikrotalasna"

24. Kuhalo za vodu

    Electric kettle

    Usage

    Often missing from Croatian rooms — ask "Ima li kuhalo za vodu u sobi?" in advance

25. Bojler

    Water heater

    Usage

    On the islands and in older flats you must switch the bathroom heater on and wait twenty to thirty minutes. Ask "Trebam li uključiti bojler?"

26. Perilica rublja

    Washing machine

    Usage

    Built on the same "rublje" as "Praonica rublja", the launderette in the Basic Nouns category; worth checking when you book a longer stay

27. Glačalo

    Iron

    Usage

    Usually available from reception: "Imate li glačalo?"

    Grammar Note

    Serbian uses an entirely different word, "pegla"

28. Sušilo za kosu

    Hairdryer

    Usage

    If the room has none, reception will usually lend you one

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