How do I say 'Svjetlo' in Croatian?

The easiest way to say 'Svjetlo' in Croatian is demonstrated in the 15 contextual sentences on this page. Listen to the audio to hear the exact native pronunciation.

What is the meaning of 'Svjetlo' in a Croatian sentence?

The meaning of 'Svjetlo' can change based on context. Review the examples provided to see how native Croatian speakers use it in daily conversation.

How to Say 'Svjetlo' in Croatian | Meaning & Pronunciation

Last Updated: June 17, 2026

Level: B1 Intermediate

How to Say 'Svjetlo' in Croatian | Meaning & Pronunciation

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Dictionary Entry: Essential usages of 'Svjetlo'.
Verified Footprint: 525 active tokens in this module.
Study Commitment: Approximately 3 minutes of required focus.
Difficulty Range: Adaptive (B1 Intermediate).
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You ran a red light.

Prošao si kroz crveno svjetlo.

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You ran a red light. Prošao si kroz crveno svjetlo.

A green light is on. Zeleno svjetlo je upaljeno.

Will you give me a light? Hoćeš li mi dati svjetlo?

Turn on the light, please. Upali svjetlo, molim te.

Give me a light, would you? Daj mi svjetlo, hoćeš li?

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"Prošao si kroz crveno svjetlo."

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Prošao si kroz crveno svjetlo. ↗ Rise

Zeleno svjetlo je upaljeno. ↘ Fall

Hoćeš li mi dati svjetlo? ↗ Rise

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            2x Zeleno svjetlo  $9.00
        
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Prošao si kroz crveno svjetlo.

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"Prošao si kroz crveno svjetlo."

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"Sorry, Prošao si kroz crveno svjetlo."

📚 Core Dictionary Examples

You ran a red light.

Prošao si kroz crveno svjetlo.

A green light is on.

Zeleno svjetlo je upaljeno.

Will you give me a light?

Hoćeš li mi dati svjetlo?

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Turn on the light, please.

Upali svjetlo, molim te.

Give me a light, would you?

Daj mi svjetlo, hoćeš li?

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The headlight doesn't work.

Prednje svjetlo ne radi.

Turn off the light, please.

Ugasi svjetlo, molim te.

I didn't turn off the light.

Nisam ugasio svjetlo.

I saw a light in the distance.

U daljini sam ugledao svjetlo.

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They were waiting for the go-ahead.

Čekali su zeleno svjetlo.

Could you turn on the light, please?

Možete li, molim vas, upaliti svjetlo?

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Prefix/Suffix analysis indicates a standard derivation path for Smeta li ti ako ugasim svjetlo?.

Do you mind if I turn off the light?

Smeta li ti ako ugasim svjetlo?

There was a light burning in the window.

U prozoru je gorjelo svjetlo.

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Be sure to turn out the light when you go out.

Obavezno ugasite svjetlo kada izlazite.

Have you put out the light in the dining room?

Jesi li ugasio svjetlo u blagovaonici?

🎭 Politeness Register: Standard/Neutral. Prednje svjetlo ne radi. is safe for both workplace and casual street usage.

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How do you say "Prošao si kroz crveno svjetlo." in Croatian?

The most natural translation is "You ran a red light.".

How do you say "Zeleno svjetlo je upaljeno." in Croatian?

The most natural translation is "A green light is on.".

How do you say "Hoćeš li mi dati svjetlo?" in Croatian?

The most natural translation is "Will you give me a light?".

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