BosanskiCulture
Bosnian food words, and how to survive the table
You will be offered more. Here is how to say yes, and how to say enough.
The two most useful words at a Bosnian table are prijatno (bon appétit) and dosta (enough). You will need the second one.
What is on the table
| Audio | Bosnian | English |
|---|---|---|
| hljeb | bread | |
| pita | pita (filled pastry) | |
| burek | burek (meat pita) | |
| ćevapi | ćevapi (grilled minced meat) | |
| baklava | baklava | |
| mlijeko | milk | |
| sofra | the table / the spread |
At the table
| Audio | Bosnian | English |
|---|---|---|
| prijatno | bon appétit | |
| ukusno | tasty / delicious | |
| još | more | |
| dosta | enough | |
| ne mogu više | I cannot eat any more | |
| gladan / gladna | hungry (m. / f.) | |
| žedan / žedna | thirsty (m. / f.) | |
| dodaj mi so | pass me the salt |
Bosnian hospitality means your plate is never empty. ukusno (delicious) makes the cook happy, još gets you more, and dosta or ne mogu više are your only way out.
Questions
How do you say bon appétit in Bosnian?
Prijatno.
What is burek?
A Bosnian pastry filled with meat. With other fillings it is called pita.