Czech to Croatian Number Converter

Numerical Conversion from Czech to Croatian

Translating numbers from Czech to Croatian involves not just a direct translation but also an understanding of the grammatical and linguistic structures that vary between the two languages. While both Czech and Croatian are part of the Slavic language family, they have distinct rules and methods for expressing numbers.

Basic Numbers

Let's start with the basics.

• 1 - Czech: "jedna" | Croatian: "jedna"
• 2 - Czech: "dva" | Croatian: "dva"
• 3 - Czech: "tři" | Croatian: "tri"
• 4 - Czech: "čtyři" | Croatian: "četiri"
• 5 - Czech: "pět" | Croatian: "pet"
• 6 - Czech: "šest" | Croatian: "šest"
• 7 - Czech: "sedm" | Croatian: "sedam"
• 8 - Czech: "osm" | Croatian: "osam"
• 9 - Czech: "devět" | Croatian: "devet"
• 10 - Czech: "deset" | Croatian: "deset"

As we see, some numbers share similar forms, especially basic ones up to ten. The major differences arise in higher numbers and the grammatical cases used.

Teen Numbers

Czech and Croatian both have a unique way of forming teen numbers.

• 11 - Czech: "jedenáct" | Croatian: "jedanaest"
• 12 - Czech: "dvanáct" | Croatian: "dvanaest"
• 13 - Czech: "třináct" | Croatian: "trinaest"
• 14 - Czech: "čtrnáct" | Croatian: "četrnaest"
• 15 - Czech: "patnáct" | Croatian: "petnaest"
• 16 - Czech: "šestnáct" | Croatian: "šesnaest"
• 17 - Czech: "sedmnáct" | Croatian: "sedamnaest"
• 18 - Czech: "osmnáct" | Croatian: "osamnaest"
• 19 - Czech: "devatenáct" | Croatian: "devetnaest"

Notice that some numbers, especially from 11-19, have greatly differing forms, which can often lead to confusion during translation.

Tens

For the tens, we see a build-up similar to English:

• 20 - Czech: "dvacet" | Croatian: "dvadeset"
• 30 - Czech: "třicet" | Croatian: "trideset"
• 40 - Czech: "čtyřicet" | Croatian: "četrdeset"
• 50 - Czech: "padesát" | Croatian: "pedeset"
• 60 - Czech: "šedesát" | Croatian: "šezdeset"
• 70 - Czech: "sedmdesát" | Croatian: "sedamdeset"
• 80 - Czech: "osmdesát" | Croatian: "osamdeset"
• 90 - Czech: "devadesát" | Croatian: "devedeset"

Hundreds and Thousands

In larger numbers, the structure becomes more complex, particularly with the cases used.

• 100 - Czech: "sto" | Croatian: "sto"
• 200 - Czech: "dvě stě" | Croatian: "dvjesto"
• 300 - Czech: "tři sta" | Croatian: "trojstvo"
• 400 - Czech: "čtyři sta" | Croatian: "četiristo"
• 1000 - Czech: "tisíc" | Croatian: "tisuća"

Examples in Sentences

To illustrate the use of numbers in both languages, consider the following sentences:

1. There are three apples.
   Czech: "Jsou tam tři jablka."
   Croatian: "Ima tri jabuke."

2. I have twenty books.
   Czech: "Mám dvacet knih."
   Croatian: "Imam dvadeset knjiga."

3. He owes me fifteen euros.
   Czech: "Dluží mi patnáct eur."
   Croatian: "Dužan mi je petnaest eura."

FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions

1. Are there any common mistakes to avoid when translating numbers?
Yes, a common mistake is to overlook the grammatical case, especially with larger numbers or when numbers are used in a context that alters their form.

2. Do Czech and Croatian numbers have gender forms?
Yes, both languages have gender forms for numbers, particularly for numbers one through four, which alter based on the noun they are modifying.

3. How do composite numbers work?
For composite numbers (e.g., twenty-one), the structure differs between languages. In Czech, you would say "dvacet jedna," while in Croatian it is "dvadeset i jedan."

Understanding these distinctions can greatly assist in accurately converting numbers between Czech and Croatian, while also enhancing your proficiency in both languages.