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5 Croatian Words That Will Change the Way You Travel (and Feel)

Some words aren’t just vocabulary. They’re a way of life. When you stay at TUI BLUE Makarska, something magical happens. Your pace slows. Your shoulders drop. You start to feel differently. And maybe that’s because you’re starting to live by the local language - where every phrase is a permission slip to breathe, be, and enjoy the moment. Here are 5 Croatian words that aren't just fun to say. They're your invitation to live lighter.

These five Croatian words aren’t just phrases - they’re a mindset. One that invites you to slow down, feel more, and travel lighter.

1. Pomalo /pǒmalo/

Meaning: Take it slow. No stress. All in its time.
Feels like: A deep exhale with a sea breeze attached.
This is the word you’ll hear again and again - at check-in, on the beach, at the bar. It’s not laziness. It’s intentional slowness. A reminder that nothing beautiful ever rushes.

At TUI BLUE Makarska, pomalo is built into every sunset, every sea-view breakfast, every hour that doesn’t require a watch.

2. Fjaka /fjâka/

Meaning: The blissful state of doing absolutely nothing… and loving it.
Feels like: That post-lunch moment when you melt into the lounger and forget what day it is.
Fjaka isn’t lazy. It’s elevated stillness. And it often finds you unexpectedly - after a swim, under the sun, in the quiet of your thoughts. You don’t chase fjaka. You let it happen.
And when it does? That’s when the holiday really starts.

3. Ćakula /tɕǎkula/

Meaning: A laid-back chat, often unplanned, always welcomed.
Feels like: The kind of talk you didn’t schedule, but didn’t want to end.
You’ll ćakula with the bartender, your pool neighbor, or our team at reception. It’s that in-between space where no one’s rushing, but everyone’s smiling.
And honestly, it might be the most human moment of your stay.
 

4. Gušt /ɡûʃt/

Meaning: Pure pleasure. Enjoying something with all your senses.
Feels like: The first bite of your favorite dish. The first sip of chilled wine. The first view of the sea.
Gušt is what happens when you stop multitasking and just savour.
At TUI BLUE Makarska, you’ll find it in a plate of seafood, a cocktail at golden hour, or the sound of waves as you drift off to sleep.

5. Ma nema problema /mǎ nêːma problěːma/

Meaning: No problem. No worries. It’s all good.
Feels like: Freedom from fuss. And a staff that’s got your back.
Need an extra pillow? Want to switch tables? Lost your flip-flops?
The answer: ma nema problema. It’s the spirit of Croatian hospitality - warm, flexible, and always chill.

The TUI BLUE Makarska Takeaway:
We don’t just invite you to relax.
We invite you to live like the locals do - slow, joyful, full of flavour and meaning.

 

Because a real holiday isn’t about how much you do.
It’s about how deeply you feel while doing nothing at all.

And these five words?
They’re not just Croatian.
They’re universal… once you’ve lived them.

Ready to live pomalo, fjaka and gušt - not just read about them?
Your perfect pause is waiting, with sea views, no stress, and just the right amount of sunshine.

But don’t wait too long…
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