# The Word "Fjaka"

> "Fjaka" — the Adriatic concept of midday torpor — is an Italian-derived Croatian word naming the legitimate, culturally-sanctioned slowness of Mediterranean afternoons.

## About

"Fjaka" — the Adriatic concept of midday torpor — is an Italian-derived Croatian word naming the legitimate, culturally-sanctioned slowness of Mediterranean afternoons.

[Full story →](https://www.madeinkrk.com/en/krkpedia/word-fjaka)

**Tags:** fjaka, mediterranean, lifestyle, slowness, cultural-concept, krk-pace

## Related

- [Krkpedia](https://www.madeinkrk.com/en/krkpedia)

---

**Canonical URL:** https://www.madeinkrk.com/en/krkpedia/word-fjaka
**Markdown URL:** https://www.madeinkrk.com/en/krkpedia/word-fjaka.md
**[Made in Krk](https://www.madeinkrk.com/en) — local products, experiences, and guides for Krk island, Croatia.**