Laundry

1. Gdje je najbliža praonica rublja?

   Where is the nearest laundromat?

   Usage

   Used to find a laundromat when traveling

   Grammar Note

   "najbliža" is the superlative feminine of "blizu" (near). "praonica rublja" literally means "laundry washing place"

2. Trebam oprati ovu odjeću

   I need to wash these clothes

   Usage

   Used to express the need to do laundry

   Grammar Note

   "oprati" is a perfective verb meaning "to wash (completely)." "odjeću" is the accusative of "odjeća"

3. Koliko košta jedno pranje?

   How much does one wash cost?

   Usage

   Used to ask the price of a laundry cycle

   Grammar Note

   "Koliko košta" + noun is a standard price inquiry. "pranje" is a verbal noun from "prati" (to wash)

4. Ima li ovdje sušilica?

   Is there a dryer here?

   Usage

   Used to ask if a dryer is available at the laundry facility

   Grammar Note

   "Ima li" + noun asks about existence. "sušilica" derives from "sušiti" (to dry)

5. Koliko dugo traje pranje?

   How long does the wash cycle take?

   Usage

   Used to ask how long a wash cycle takes

   Grammar Note

   "Koliko dugo" asks about duration. "traje" is third-person singular of "trajati" (to last)

6. Ovo treba kemijsko čišćenje

   This needs dry cleaning

   Usage

   Used when dropping off dry cleaning items

   Grammar Note

   "kemijsko čišćenje" literally means "chemical cleaning" — the Croatian term for dry cleaning

7. Imam mrlje na ovoj majici

   I have stains on this T-shirt

   Usage

   Used when explaining stains on a garment at the laundry

   Grammar Note

   "na" + locative indicates location. "majici" is the locative form of "majica" (T-shirt)

8. Molim vas, perite na niskoj temperaturi

   Please wash at a low temperature

   Usage

   Used to give washing instructions for delicate clothing

   Grammar Note

   "perite" is the plural imperative of "prati" (to wash). "na" + locative indicates manner

9. Kada će rublje biti gotovo?

   When will the laundry be ready?

   Usage

   Used to ask when laundry will be finished and ready for pickup

   Grammar Note

   "će biti" + adjective forms the future tense. "gotovo" is the neuter form of "gotov" (ready)

10. Imate li vješalice?

    Do you have hangers?

    Usage

    Used when asking for clothes hangers at a laundry or hostel

    Grammar Note

    "Imate li" is a polite question about possession. "vješalice" is the plural accusative of "vješalica"

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