Nobody expects you to speak perfect Serbian when you arrive, but it’s always good to know the basic vocabulary because not everyone speaks or understands English. Knowing how to say simple things like “Hello”, “Thank you” and “Delicious” can open doors and hearts.
Essentials:
Dobar Dan (do-BAR dan) — Good Day
Zdravo (ZDRAH-voh) — Hello
Doviđenja (doh-vee-JEH-nyah) — Goodbye
Cao (CH-ow) — Ciao
Hvala (HVAH-lah) — Thank you
Molim (MO-leem) — Please
Dobro (DOH-broh) — Good
Da (DA) — Yes
Ne (NE) — No
Izvini (EEZ-vee-nee) — Excuse me / Sorry
Pričati li Engleski? (PREE-cha-tee lee EN-gles-kee?) — Do you speak English?
In a Restaurant:
Mogu da dobim… (MOH-goo da DOH-beem…) — Can I get…
Ukusno (UKUU-snu) — Delicious
Jedan (YEH-dahn) — 1
Dva (dvah) — 2
Tri (tree) — 3