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How to say thank you in Bosnian
hvala means thank you in Bosnian. It is short, polite, and works everywhere.
Thank you, you're welcome, please
| Audio | Bosnian | English |
|---|---|---|
| hvala | thank you | |
| nema na čemu | you're welcome / don't mention it | |
| molim | please / you're welcome | |
| molim Vas | please (formal) | |
| hvala na pozivu | thanks for the invitation | |
| hvala što si tu | thank you for being here | |
| hvala, nano | thank you, nana |
The usual answer to hvala is nema na čemu, literally "there is nothing to thank for". You will also hear molim, which does three jobs: please, you're welcome, and "pardon?" when someone did not catch what you said.
Saying thank you at the table
At a Bosnian table, thank you is also how you survive. Your host will keep offering more. dosta (enough) and ne mogu više (I can't eat any more) are the words that actually stop the food. Saying hvala with them keeps it polite.
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Questions
How do you say you're welcome in Bosnian?
Nema na čemu. In quick everyday speech you will also hear molim.
How do you say thank you very much in Bosnian?
Hvala puno or hvala lijepo. Plain hvala is already warm and polite.