Schedule & Booking

1. U koliko sati otvarate?

   What time does it open?

   Usage

   Used to ask what time a shop, museum, or attraction opens

   Grammar Note

   "u koliko sati" asks "at what time" ("sati" is genitive plural). "otvarate" is the 2nd person plural of "otvarati" (to open), a polite way to ask the business

2. Kada se zatvara?

   When does it close?

   Usage

   Used to ask about closing time for a shop, museum, or attraction

   Grammar Note

   "zatvarati se" is the reflexive form of "to close". The "se" indicates the subject undergoes the action itself

3. Radite li nedjeljom?

   Are you open on Sundays?

   Usage

   Used to ask whether a business or attraction is open on Sundays

   Grammar Note

   Days of the week in the instrumental express recurring time: "nedjeljom" (on Sundays), "subotom" (on Saturdays)

4. Trebam li rezervaciju unaprijed?

   Do I need to make a reservation in advance?

   Usage

   Used to ask if advance reservation is required for a restaurant, tour, or attraction

   Grammar Note

   Popular Croatian sites and restaurants get crowded in summer. Plitvice Lakes requires advance timed entry tickets

5. U koliko sati počinje izlet?

   What time does the excursion start?

   Usage

   Used to ask about the starting time of a tour or excursion

   Grammar Note

   "u koliko sati" asks "at what time". "izlet" refers to a short excursion or day trip, common in Croatian tourism

6. Koliko dugo traje obilazak?

   How long does the tour take?

   Usage

   Used to ask the duration of a museum tour or guided sightseeing visit

   Grammar Note

   "trajati" means "to last". "obilazak" means a round tour or visit. Most Croatian tours run 1–3 hours

7. Putovnica vrijedi do idućeg mjeseca

   The passport is valid until next month

   Usage

   Used to state or check passport validity when traveling

   Grammar Note

   "do + genitive" expresses "until". Croatia is in the EU; EU citizens may use an ID card instead of a passport

8. Kada polazi autobus za Split?

   When does the bus to Split depart?

   Usage

   Used at a bus station to ask about the departure time for a bus to Split

   Grammar Note

   "polaziti" means "to depart". Buses are a primary mode of transport. Zagreb to Split takes about 5–6 hours by coach

9. Je li ovo po rasporedu?

   Is this on schedule?

   Usage

   Used to ask if a bus, ferry, or train is running on time and on schedule

   Grammar Note

   "po + locative" expresses "according to". "raspored" means schedule or timetable. Useful for checking delays

10. Molim vas, podsjetite me u deset sati

    Please remind me at ten o'clock

    Usage

    Used to ask hotel front desk or staff to give a reminder at a specific time

    Grammar Note

    "u + accusative" expresses clock time. "podsjetiti" is a perfective verb meaning "to remind". Used for polite requests

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