BosanskiAnd in Bosnian
a
a is the Bosnian word for and / but (contrast).
How it's used
The gentle 'but/and' that sets two things side by side: 'Ja sam Lejla, a ti?', I'm Lejla, and you?
From the lesson: Introductions
When you meet older relatives, expect a cheek kiss (usually two or three, region-dependent) and 'čija si ti?', 'whose are you?', because in Bosnia you're identified by your family first. Being able to answer 'Ja sam [name], [dad's name] sin/kćerka' is social gold.
More words from Introductions
| Audio | Bosnian | English |
|---|---|---|
| ja sam... | I am... | |
| zovem se... | my name is... | |
| kako se zoveš? | what's your name? | |
| drago mi je | nice to meet you | |
| ko je ovo? | who is this? | |
| ovo je... | this is... | |
| odakle si? | where are you from? | |
| ja sam iz Amerike | I'm from America | |
| ti | you (informal) | |
| da / ne | yes / no |
See the whole Family & Greetings unit in the free course, or browse all Bosnian words with audio.