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As a Serbian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I know that starting to learn a new language can be both exciting and challenging. In this lesson, we will cover some common Serbian phrases for greeting and meeting people. By the end, you will be able to confidently introduce yourself and communicate basic pleasantries in Serbian.

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Greetings

When you meet someone for the first time or see them again after a while, the most common greeting in Serbian is "zdravo" (Здраво). It is pronounced "zdrah-vo" and can be used in formal and informal situations. Other informal greetings include:

• Ćao (Чао) - pronounced "chao", meaning "hi" or "bye" (informal)
• Dobar dan (Добар дан) - pronounced "doh-bar dan", meaning "good day" (formal)
• Dobro veče (Добро вече) - pronounced "doh-bro ve-che", meaning "good evening" (formal)

Introductions

When introducing yourself or someone else, it's important to know how to say "my name is" and "nice to meet you" in Serbian. Here are some useful phrases:

• Ja se zovem... (Ја се зовем...) - pronounced "yah se zoh-vem", meaning "my name is..."
• Drago mi je da sam vas/te upoznao/la (Драго ми је да сам вас/те упознао/ла) - pronounced "drah-go mee yah dah sahm vahs/teh oo-po-znah-o/la", meaning "nice to meet you" (formal/informal)

Here are some examples of how to introduce yourself in Serbian:

Serbian	Pronunciation	English
Zdravo, ja se zovem Ana.	Zdrah-vo, yah se zoh-vem Ah-na.	Hi, my name is Ana.
Ćao, ja sam Marko.	Chao, yah sahm Mar-ko.	Hi, I'm Marko.

And here are some examples of how to introduce someone else in Serbian:

Serbian	Pronunciation	English
Dobar dan, ovo je moj kolega Ivan.	Doh-bar dan, oh-vo yeh moy ko-le-gah Ee-van.	Good day, this is my colleague Ivan.
Dragi prijatelji, dozvolite mi da vam predstavim moju ženu, Jelenu.	Drah-gee pree-ya-te-lyee, dohz-vo-lee-te me dah vahm prehdsta-veem moyoo zheh-noo, Yeh-leh-noo.	Dear friends, allow me to introduce you to my wife, Jelena.

Small Talk

Once you have introduced yourself, it's always helpful to know how to continue the conversation. Here are some basic Serbian phrases for small talk:

• Kako ste? (Како сте?) - pronounced "kah-ko steh", meaning "how are you?" (formal)
• Kako si? (Како си?) - pronounced "kah-ko see", meaning "how are you?" (informal)
• Hvala, dobro sam. A vi/ ti? (Хвала, добро сам. А ви/ти?) - pronounced "hva-la, doh-bro sahm. Ah vee/tee?", meaning "Thank you, I'm fine. And you?" (formal/informal)

Here are some examples of how to use these phrases in a conversation:

Serbian	Pronunciation	English
Zdravo, kako ste?	Zdrah-vo, kah-ko steh?	Hi, how are you? (formal)
Ćao, kako si?	Chao, kah-ko see?	Hi, how are you? (informal)
Hvala, dobro sam. A ti?	Hva-la, doh-bro sahm. Ah tee?	Thank you, I'm fine. And you? (informal)

Conclusion

Learning new greetings and introductions is a crucial part of starting a new language learning journey. In this lesson, we have covered some common Serbian phrases for greeting and meeting people. Remember to practice saying these phrases aloud, and don't be afraid to make mistakes. With time and practice, you will be able to communicate more confidently in Serbian.

Sources

• How to say hello in Serbian: 10 useful ways ways to say hi
• SOLT Serbian Module 1 Lesson 2 Greetings and Introductions
• Learn Serbian - Free Serbian Lessons | L-Lingo

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Table of Contents - Serbian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Serbian Grammar

• Nouns: Gender and Number
• Cases: Nominative and Accusative
• Pronouns: Personal Pronouns
• Verbs: Present Tense
• Verbs: Past Tense

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Introduction to Serbian Vocabulary

• Greetings and Introductions
• Numbers and Counting
• Food and Drink
• Family and Relationships
• Transportation and Directions

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Introduction to Serbian Culture

• Traditional Serbian Music
• Religious Festivals
• Folk Dances
• Serbian Films
• Cuisine

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Pronouns: Possessive Pronouns

• Verbs: Future Tense
• Adjectives: Comparative and Superlative
• Verbs: Imperative

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Shopping

• Clothes and Accessories
• At the Market
• Banking and Money

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Sports and Recreation

• Football in Serbia
• Winter Sports
• Music Festivals

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Adjectives: Declension

• Verbs: Perfective and Imperfective
• Verbs: Reflexive Verbs

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Jobs and Professions

• Places around Town
• Education and Learning

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Literature and Poetry

• Medieval Serbian Literature
• Contemporary Serbian Poetry

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Verbs: Conditional

• Verbs: Participles
• Verbs: Infinitives

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Entertainment and Media

• Movies and Theater
• Music and Performances

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Art and Artists

• Famous Serbian Painters
• Contemporary Serbian Art Scene

Other Lessons

• Family members
• Weather
• City
• Travel
• Shapes
• Sports
• Education
• Verbs in Serbian
• Family
• Adjectives in Serbian

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