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How to Say "Money" in Croatian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
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"Money" in Croatian 路 say it like noh-vats

The most natural way to say "Money" in Croatian is novac. 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

pare
more casual, often used in everyday conversation
sredstva
formal, often used in financial contexts

When to use it

You can use 'novac' when talking about money in general. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. For casual conversations, you might prefer 'pare'. In business or financial discussions, 'sredstva' is more suitable.

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Examples in Croatian

CroatianEnglish
Nemam dovoljno novca za to.I don't have enough money for that.
Treba mi vi拧e novca za putovanje.I need more money for traveling.
Common mistake
A common mistake is using 'novac' in plural form when referring to money, as it is usually treated as an uncountable noun.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear novac, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Croatian with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

What is the difference between 'novac' and 'pare'?

'Novac' is more formal, while 'pare' is informal and commonly used in everyday speech.

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