Learning Croatian: Lesson 1 - The Dalmatian Grunt
Understanding local communication
A tranquil cafe scene, espresso on the table, stone buildings and an azure Adriatic in the late morning sun. Nothing could be more relaxing.
Until suddenly, from nowhere, the peaceful scene is shattered by a loud grunt from nowhere, quickly echoed by another. Two locals greeting other warmly. Far from being rude, this manner of greeting between locals is an accepted part of local life.
Many thanks to Frank John Dubokovich, owner of the excellent Dvor Dubokovich restaurant in Pitve, for walking us through some introductory salutations in the video below.
Once you feel you have mastered that, it's time for Lesson 2.
Comments (11)
Majda
Carol
Carol
Fernando
Ingrid
Paul
Yes it is all very easy, isn't it? All those years of struggle with Croatian grammar books are completely unnecessary. All you need to do is pop down to Cafe Splendid in Jelsa, order yourself a cherry strudel and espresso (or something stronger), then start grunting away, and you will pick up the language in no time!
This has been a popular post, so will give some thought into do a series of short videos on the local language. Suggestions welcome.
cheers Paul
Goat Shed Sal
Paul
Glad you enjoyed. Frankie is on the way to becoming an Internet legend, and has eclipsed the Leedham Sisters as the most popular post already. I have an idea for a series, so will post Lesson 2 next week. I think we also need to do a video series on Life at the Selca Goat Shed next time you are over.
By the way, greetings from your favourite restaurant in Hvar Town. Went to try Junior on your recommendation. It was excellent. http://total-hvar.com/index.php/hvar-blog/item/winter-dining-in-hvar-town-restaurant-junior
cheers Paul
Mrs Goat
Fantastic, just seen lesson 2. These lessons are proving to be an important contribution to learning the croatian language. I have caught Andy spending an evening ,rewinding and repeating every phrase.
The Leedham sisters are very treatened and are desperate to thrash Frankies ratings. They will have their debut album recorded by next week, and are interested to see what croatian grunts this will provoke.
Glad you enjoyed Junior, love the write up.
Keep them coming
The Goats
David Cunliffe
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