Flirting

1. Jako si lijepa

   You are very beautiful

   Usage

   Complimenting a woman on her appearance

   Grammar Note

   For a man: "lijep". Croatian adjectives change form to agree with the subject's gender

2. Sviđaš mi se

   I like you

   Usage

   Expressing romantic interest in someone

   Grammar Note

   Croatian uses "you appeal to me" structure. "sviđati se" is a reflexive verb meaning "to appeal/like"

3. Možemo li se naći večeras?

   Can we meet tonight?

   Usage

   Proposing to meet up or go on a date in the evening

   Grammar Note

   "naći se" is a mutual reflexive meaning "to meet each other". "naći" alone means "to find"

4. Smijem li te počastiti pićem?

   May I buy you a drink?

   Usage

   Offering to buy someone a drink at a bar or party

   Grammar Note

   "pićem" is the instrumental of "piće" (drink). Instrumental case expresses means or accompaniment

5. Plešeš li?

   Do you dance?

   Usage

   Inviting someone to dance at a club or party

   Grammar Note

   "plesati" means "to dance". Can follow up with "Pleši sa mnom!" (Dance with me!)

6. Imaš prekrasne oči

   You have beautiful eyes

   Usage

   Complimenting someone's eyes as a flirtatious remark

   Grammar Note

   "oči" is the plural of "oko" (eye). "prekrasne" is feminine accusative plural of the adjective

7. Slobodna si ove subote?

   Are you free this Saturday?

   Usage

   Asking a woman if she is available for a date on Saturday

   Grammar Note

   For a man: "Slobodan si ove subote?". "ove subote" is genitive time expression

8. Mogu li te nazvati?

   May I call you?

   Usage

   Asking for permission to call someone as a way to pursue further contact

   Grammar Note

   "nazvati" means to call by phone. Pair with "Možeš li mi dati broj?" (Can you give me your number?)

9. Volim tvoj osmijeh

   I love your smile

   Usage

   Complimenting someone's smile as a charming remark

   Grammar Note

   "Volim" can mean both "I like" and "I love". The strong declaration is "Volim te" (I love you)

10. Hoćeš li prošetati sa mnom?

    Would you like to go for a walk with me?

    Usage

    Proposing a romantic stroll together

    Grammar Note

    "sa mnom" = "sa" (with) + "mnom" (me, instrumental). Preposition "sa" takes the instrumental case

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