Learning Croatian can be an exciting adventure, especially as you progress from the A1 to the A2 level. At this stage, you begin to form more complex sentences and understand a broader range of vocabulary. To help you on your journey, I have compiled a list of 50 essential words that you need to know for Croatian at the A2 level. These words will not only enhance your vocabulary but will also provide you with the tools to navigate everyday conversations, whether you’re traveling, dining out, or engaging in simple social interactions.

Common Verbs

1. **Raditi** – to work
– Example: “Ja radim u uredu.” (I work in an office.)

2. **Ići** – to go
– Example: “Idemo u kino.” (We are going to the cinema.)

3. **Vidi**ti** – to see
– Example: “Vidim te.” (I see you.)

4. **Dolaziti** – to come
– Example: “Dolazim kući kasno.” (I come home late.)

5. **Pitati** – to ask
– Example: “Mogu li te nešto pitati?” (Can I ask you something?)

Essential Nouns

6. **Kuća** – house
– Example: “Ona živi u velikoj kući.” (She lives in a big house.)

7. **Škola** – school
– Example: “Djeca idu u školu.” (The children go to school.)

8. **Hrana** – food
– Example: “Hrana je ukusna.” (The food is delicious.)

9. **Voda** – water
– Example: “Molim čašu vode.” (A glass of water, please.)

10. **Novac** – money
– Example: “On nema novca.” (He has no money.)

11. **Vrijeme** – time
– Example: “Nemam vremena.” (I don’t have time.)

12. **Obitelj** – family
– Example: “Obitelj mi je važna.” (My family is important to me.)

13. **Posao** – job
– Example: “Tražim novi posao.” (I am looking for a new job.)

14. **Restoran** – restaurant
– Example: “Idemo u restoran večeras.” (We are going to a restaurant tonight.)

15. **Stan** – apartment
– Example: “Živim u stanu.” (I live in an apartment.)

Useful Adjectives

16. **Velik** – big
– Example: “To je velik problem.” (That is a big problem.)

17. **Mali** – small
– Example: “Imam mali stan.” (I have a small apartment.)

18. **Dobar** – good
– Example: “On je dobar prijatelj.” (He is a good friend.)

19. **Loš** – bad
– Example: “To je loša ideja.” (That is a bad idea.)

20. **Sretan** – happy
– Example: “Ona je sretna.” (She is happy.)

21. **Tužan** – sad
– Example: “On je tužan.” (He is sad.)

22. **Lijep** – beautiful
– Example: “Ovo je lijep grad.” (This is a beautiful city.)

23. **Brz** – fast
– Example: “On je brz trkač.” (He is a fast runner.)

24. **Spor** – slow
– Example: “Ovaj auto je spor.” (This car is slow.)

25. **Topao** – warm
– Example: “Voda je topla.” (The water is warm.)

Common Adverbs

26. **Uvijek** – always
– Example: “Uvijek kasniš.” (You are always late.)

27. **Nikad** – never
– Example: “Nikad nisam bio tamo.” (I have never been there.)

28. **Ponekad** – sometimes
– Example: “Ponekad idem u park.” (Sometimes I go to the park.)

29. **Često** – often
– Example: “Često putujem.” (I travel often.)

30. **Rijetko** – rarely
– Example: “Rijetko jedem slatkiše.” (I rarely eat sweets.)

Basic Prepositions

31. **U** – in, at
– Example: “U kući.” (In the house.)

32. **Na** – on, at
– Example: “Na stolu.” (On the table.)

33. **Ispod** – under
– Example: “Ispod kreveta.” (Under the bed.)

34. **Iz** – from
– Example: “Iz Hrvatske.” (From Croatia.)

35. **Preko** – over
– Example: “Preko mosta.” (Over the bridge.)

Everyday Phrases

36. **Dobar dan** – Good day
– Example: “Dobar dan! Kako ste?” (Good day! How are you?)

37. **Molim** – Please
– Example: “Molim vas, gdje je WC?” (Please, where is the restroom?)

38. **Hvala** – Thank you
– Example: “Hvala na pomoći.” (Thank you for your help.)

39. **Izvolite** – Here you go
– Example: “Izvolite svoju kartu.” (Here is your ticket.)

40. **Oprostite** – Excuse me
– Example: “Oprostite, mogu li proći?” (Excuse me, can I pass?)

41. **Žao mi je** – I’m sorry
– Example: “Žao mi je što kasnim.” (I’m sorry for being late.)

42. **Koliko košta?** – How much does it cost?
– Example: “Koliko košta ova knjiga?” (How much does this book cost?)

Numbers and Quantities

43. **Jedan** – one
– Example: “Jedan kolač, molim.” (One cake, please.)

44. **Dva** – two
– Example: “Imam dva psa.” (I have two dogs.)

45. **Tri** – three
– Example: “Tri jabuke, molim.” (Three apples, please.)

46. **Malo** – a little
– Example: “Želim malo šećera.” (I want a little sugar.)

47. **Mnogo** – a lot
– Example: “Imamo mnogo posla.” (We have a lot of work.)

Days of the Week

48. **Ponedjeljak** – Monday
– Example: “Sastanak je u ponedjeljak.” (The meeting is on Monday.)

49. **Srijeda** – Wednesday
– Example: “U srijedu idem na put.” (I am traveling on Wednesday.)

50. **Petak** – Friday
– Example: “Petak je moj omiljeni dan.” (Friday is my favorite day.)

These 50 essential words will significantly boost your Croatian vocabulary at the A2 level. By incorporating them into your daily practice, you will find yourself becoming more comfortable and confident in your ability to communicate in Croatian. Remember, the key to language learning is consistent practice and exposure, so try to use these words in sentences, conversations, and written exercises as much as possible. Happy learning!