BosanskiHow are you? in Bosnian
kako ste?
kako ste? is how you say how are you? (polite/plural) in Bosnian.
How it's used
The polite/plural 'how are you' for people you address with Vi or a whole room. 'Kako si?' is the one-on-one version.
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.
In a sentence
| Audio | Bosnian | English |
|---|---|---|
| kako se zoveš? | what's your name? | |
| kako ste svi? | how are you all? |
More words from Introductions
| Audio | Bosnian | English |
|---|---|---|
| ja sam... | I am... | |
| zovem se... | my name is... | |
| 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 | |
| koliko imaš godina? | how old are you? |
See the whole Family & Greetings unit in the free course, or browse all Bosnian words with audio.