Language/Bosnian/Vocabulary/Drinks
Hi Bosnian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the essential Bosnian vocabulary related to drinks. Knowing these words and phrases will be useful when ordering or preparing drinks, or simply socializing with native Bosnian speakers. So, let's get started!
Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Clothes, Weather and Climate, Days of the week & Directions.
Basic Drinks[edit | edit source]
First, let's start with some basic drinks that you can commonly find in Bosnia.
| Bosnian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Voda | /vɔ.da/ | Water |
| Kava | /ka.va/ | Coffee |
| Čaj | /tʃaj/ | Tea |
| Mlijeko | /mli.jɛ.kɔ/ | Milk |
| Sok | /sɔk/ | Juice |
- Person 1: Mogu li dobiti čašu vode molim te? (/mo.gu li do.bi.ti tʃa.ʃu vo.de mo.lim tɛ/ - Can I have a glass of water, please?)
- Person 2: Naravno, odmah vam donosim. (/na.ra.vnɔ ɔd.max vam do.no.sim/ - Of course, I'll bring it right away.)
Alcoholic Drinks[edit | edit source]
Next, let's move on to some typical Bosnian alcoholic drinks that you might encounter in bars or restaurants.
| Bosnian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Rakija | /ra.ki.ja/ | Brandy |
| Pivo | /pi.vo/ | Beer |
| Vino | /vi.no/ | Wine |
- Person 1: Želio/željela bih staklenku piva molim te. (/ʒɛ.li.o/ ʒɛ.ʎɛ.la bih sta.klɛn.ku pi.va mo.lim tɛ/ - I would like a glass of beer please.)
- Person 2: Svakako, koje pivo želite? (/s.va.ka.kɔ/ ko.jɛ pi.vo ʒɛ.li.te/ - Sure, what beer would you like?)
Popular Drinks[edit | edit source]
Now, let's learn some popular drinks that Bosnians enjoy, both non-alcoholic and alcoholic.
Juices and Soda[edit | edit source]
| Bosnian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Limunada | /li.mu.na.da/ | Lemonade |
| Coca-Cola | /ko.ka ko.la/ | Coca-Cola |
| Fanta | /fan.ta/ | Fanta |
| Bitter Lemon | /bi.tɛr lɛ.mɔn/ | Bitter Lemon |
| Narandža | /na.ran.dʒa/ | Orange juice |
| Jabuka | /ja.bu.ka/ | Apple juice |
- Person 1: Mogu li dobiti limunadu molim. (/mo.gu li do.bi.ti li.mu.na.du mo.lim/ - Can I have a lemonade, please.)
- Person 2: Da, naravno, želite li dodatak limuna ili leda? (/da, na.ra.vnɔ, ʒɛ.li.te li do.da.tak li.mu.na i.li le.da/ - Yes, of course, would you like some lemon or ice in it?)
Alcoholic Beverages[edit | edit source]
| Bosnian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Bijelo vino | /bi.jɛ.lɔ vi.nɔ/ | White wine |
| Crno vino | /tʃr.nɔ vi.nɔ/ | Red wine |
| Gazirani sok | /ga.zi.ra.ni sɔk/ | Carbonated soft drinks |
| Bijela kava | /bi.jɛ.la ka.va/ | Coffee with milk |
| Domaća rakija | /do.ma.tʃa ra.ki.ja/ | Homemade brandy |
- Person 1: O, domaća rakija, molim. (/o, do.ma.tʃa ra.ki.ja, mo.lim/ - Oh, homemade brandy, please.)
- Person 2: Želite li jabuku, dunju ili krušku? (/ʒɛ.li.te li ja.bu.ku, du.nju i.li kru.ʃku/ - Would you like apple, quince or pear?)
Useful Phrases[edit | edit source]
Finally, here are some useful phrases you can use when ordering or asking about drinks in Bosnia:
| Bosnian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Jedno pivo, molim. | /jɛd.nɔ pi.vo, mo.lim/ | One beer, please. |
| Dvije čaše crnog vina, molim. | /d.vi.jɛ tʃa.ʃɛ tʃr.nɔg vi.na, mo.lim/ | Two glasses of red wine, please. |
| Da li imate gaziranog soka? | /da li i.ma.tɛ ga.zi.ra.nɔg sɔ.ka/ | Do you have any carbonated soft drink? |
| Mogu li dobiti veliku limunadu sa puno leda? | /mo.gu li do.bi.ti vɛ.li.ku li.mu.na.du sa pu.nɔ lɛ.da/ | Can I have a large lemonade with a lot of ice? |
| Hoćete li pridružiti se nama za čašu vina? | /hɔ.tʃɛ.tɛ li pri.dru.ʒi.ti se na.ma za tʃa.ʃu vi.na/ | Would you like to join us for a glass of wine? |
Learning the vocabulary about drinks in Bosnian can be fun and practical. To improve your Bosnian Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
Sources: - "Bosnian Vocabulary: Drinks", Transparent Language, https://blogs.transparent.com/bosnian/bosnian-vocabulary-drinks/ - "Beverages in Bosnia and Herzegovina", Wikipedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Beverages_in_Bosnia_and_Herzegovina
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