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How to Say "Good afternoon" in Croatian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Dobar dan
"Good afternoon" in Croatian 路 say it like doh-bar dahn

The most natural way to say "Good afternoon" in Croatian is Dobar dan. 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

Dobar poslijepodne
more formal, used in specific contexts

When to use it

You can use 'Dobar dan' as a greeting from late morning until early evening. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. It's a friendly way to acknowledge someone you meet during the day.

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Examples in Croatian

CroatianEnglish
Dobar dan, kako ste?Good afternoon, how are you?
Common mistake
Some learners confuse 'Dobar dan' with 'Dobar jutro', which means 'Good morning'.

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Frequently asked questions

Is 'Dobar dan' used in the evening?

'Dobar dan' is typically not used in the evening; 'Dobra ve膷er' is more appropriate then.

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