Shopping

1. Koliko to košta?

   How much does this cost?

   Usage

   Asking the price of an item

   Grammar Note

   "košta" is third person singular. For multiple items: "koštaju" (they cost)

2. Mogu li to probati?

   Can I try this on?

   Usage

   Requesting to try on clothing or shoes

   Grammar Note

   "probati" infinitive means "to try / taste". Also used for food tasting

3. Imate li ovo u većoj veličini?

   Do you have this in a larger size?

   Usage

   Asking for a different size when shopping for clothes

   Grammar Note

   "većoj veličini" is the locative form. Smaller size: "manjoj veličini", different color: "drugoj boji"

4. Mogu li platiti karticom?

   Can I pay by card?

   Usage

   Checking if card payment is accepted

   Grammar Note

   Instrumental case is used for means of payment. Cash: "gotovinom" (by cash)

5. Možete li sniziti cijenu?

   Can you lower the price?

   Usage

   Negotiating a discount at a market or shop

   Grammar Note

   "cijenu" is the accusative of "cijena" (price). Direct objects take the accusative case

6. Samo gledam, hvala

   Just looking, thanks

   Usage

   Politely declining assistance while browsing in a shop

   Grammar Note

   "gledam" is first person singular present. "Samo" adds the nuance of "just / only doing this"

7. Imate li nešto jeftinije?

   Do you have something cheaper?

   Usage

   Asking for a more affordable option

   Grammar Note

   "jeftinije" is the comparative of "jeftin" (cheap). Croatian adjective comparatives change endings

8. Uzet ću ovo

   I'll take this

   Usage

   Indicating you have decided to purchase an item

   Grammar Note

   "Uzet ću" is the future of the perfective verb "uzeti" (to take), expressing the decision to buy. Also: "Kupujem ovo" (I'm buying this)

9. Gdje je najbliži bankomat?

   Where is the nearest ATM?

   Usage

   Looking for a cash machine nearby

   Grammar Note

   "najbliži" is the superlative of "blizak" (near). "bankomat" is the standard Croatian word for ATM

10. Trebam račun za povrat PDV-a

    I need a receipt for a VAT refund

    Usage

    Requesting a receipt for a tax refund at the shop

    Grammar Note

    PDV (Porez na dodanu vrijednost) is the Croatian VAT. Non-EU residents can claim a refund

11. Ne treba mi račun

    I don't need a receipt

    Usage

    Declining a receipt at the till

    Grammar Note

    Same frame as "Ne treba mi" (I don't need it). "Trebati" takes a dative logical subject, and the verb agrees with the thing needed ("račun"), so it stays 3sg

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