Najbliži toalet je u kutu, lijevo od vrata.

to be

Breakdown of Najbliži toalet je u kutu, lijevo od vrata.

• u: in
• vrata: door
• od: of

Questions & Answers about Najbliži toalet je u kutu, lijevo od vrata.

What does najbliži mean, and why does it end in -i?

It means closest/nearest. It’s the superlative of blizak (close): comparative bliži, superlative najbliži. The ending -i is masculine singular nominative to agree with toalet (a masculine noun). For a feminine noun you’d use najbliža (e.g., najbliža stanica), and for a neuter noun najbliže (e.g., najbliže mjesto).

Why is there no word for the before najbliži toalet?

Croatian has no articles (no the/a/an). Definiteness is understood from context. Superlatives like najbliži often imply a unique, specific referent in context, which in English you’d translate with “the.”

Why toalet and not toaleta?

In Croatian, toalet (masc.) is the restroom/toilet. Toaleta is a different word meaning toilette/dress (e.g., an evening gown) or personal grooming. So stick with toalet for the bathroom.

What does je do here, and where does it go?