🇭🇷 Croatian phrases

How to Say "Beautiful woman" in Croatian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
lijepa žena
"Beautiful woman" in Croatian · say it like lee-yeh-pah zheh-nah

The most natural way to say "Beautiful woman" in Croatian is lijepa žena. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

prelijepa žena
more emphatic, used to express a higher degree of beauty
zgodna žena
often used to refer to an attractive woman, can imply physical fitness

When to use it

You can use this phrase to compliment someone you find attractive. It is appropriate in both casual and formal settings. Use it when introducing someone or when speaking about a woman you admire.

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Examples in Croatian

CroatianEnglish
Ona je stvarno lijepa žena.She is truly a beautiful woman.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to confuse 'lijepa' with 'lijep', which is the masculine form.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Can I use this phrase to describe a friend?

Yes, it's a friendly compliment that can be used among friends.

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