Language/Bosnian/Vocabulary/Ordering-at-a-Restaurant

Bosnian → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Food and Drink → Ordering at a Restaurant

Introduction

In this lesson, you will learn how to comfortably order food and drinks in Bosnian when dining out. You will practice forming sentences to ask for menu items, make special requests, and pay the bill. By the end of this lesson, you will have a solid foundation in Bosnian restaurant vocabulary, enabling you to confidently communicate in everyday restaurant situations.

Vocabulary

Below is a list of common Bosnian restaurant vocabulary:

Bosnian	Pronunciation	English
restoran	rɛstɔran	restaurant
konobar	kɔnɔbar	waiter
meni	mɛni	menu
jelo	jɛlɔ	dish
piće	pɪʦɛ	drink
čaša	ʧaʃa	glass
boca	bɔʦa	bottle
hljeb	ɦʎɛb	bread
voda	vɔda	water
sok	sɔk	juice
pivo	pivo	beer
vino	vino	wine
račun	ratʃun	bill
propustite	prɔpuʃtitɛ	excuse me (when calling the waiter)

Phrases and Expressions

Below are some phrases and expressions you can use when ordering at a restaurant:

• Dobrodošli! - Welcome!
• Imate li slobodnih mjesta? - Do you have any free tables?
• Molim vas, meni. - Can I have the menu, please?
• Šta biste preporučili? - What would you recommend?
• Mogu li dobiti hljeb? - Can I have some bread?
• Koja jela su vegetarijanska? - Which dishes are vegetarian?
• Mogu li dobiti još jednu čašu vode? - Can I have another glass of water?
• Molim vas, taj račun. - Can I have the bill, please?
• Hvala lijepa! - Thank you very much!

Grammar

In order to use the phrases you've learned effectively, it's important to understand some basic Bosnian grammar rules for ordering at a restaurant. To keep things simple, we'll focus on a few essential word formations which can be used with different vocabulary to create a variety of order requests, questions, and responses.

Nouns and Adjectives

To form a basic sentence, you need to be able to identify and use nouns and adjectives. In Bosnian, adjectives agree with the gender of the noun they describe. For example, if the noun is masculine, the adjective will have a masculine ending, and so on.

Below are some examples using adjectives to describe different dishes:

• Piletina je ukusna. - The chicken is tasty.
• Riba je svježa. - The fish is fresh.
• Juha je vruća. - The soup is hot.

Verbs

Verbs are also an essential part of forming sentences in Bosnian. To order food or drinks, you should be familiar with some basic verbs such as "hoću" (I want) and "mogu" (I can).

Here are some examples:

• Hoću jelo sa piletinom. - I want a dish with chicken.
• Mogu li dobiti čašu vina? - Can I have a glass of wine?
• Želim juhu za predjelo. - I want soup for appetizer.

Remember that in Bosnian, the word order follows Subject-Verb-Object (SVO) structure. Keep this in mind when forming sentences.

Dialogue

Below is a sample dialogue between a customer and waiter at a Bosnian restaurant:

Dialogue 1

• Waiter: Dobrodošli! Imate li slobodnih mjesta?
• Customer: Da, ima nas dvije. Molim vas, meni.
• Waiter: Naravno. Šta biste preporučili?
• Customer: Mogu li dobiti riblju čorbu za predjelo i dagnje za glavno jelo?
• Waiter: Naravno. Hoćete li piti nešto?
• Customer: Možete mi donijeti čašu vina, molim vas?
• Waiter: Da, odmah. Račun želite sada ili kasnije?
• Customer: Molim vas, taj račun. Hvala lijepa!

Practice

Now it's time to practice what you've learned! Below are some exercises that will help you gain confidence in ordering food and drink in Bosnian.

Exercise 1

Order food and drink using the phrases you've learned. If you're not sure what to say, feel free to look back at the vocabulary section or the dialogue above.

• I / want / soup / for appetizer.
• Can / I have / glass / of / beer?
• What / would you / recommend?
• Do / you have / any / vegetarian dishes?
• I / want / dish / with / chicken / and / glass / of / red wine.

Exercise 2

Fill in the blanks with the correct Bosnian word.

1. Molim vas, ___ (menu). 2. Mogu li dobiti još jednu ___ (glass) vode? 3. ___ (What) jela su najbolja? 4. Račun, molim vas, ___ (that). 5. Mogu li dobiti ___ (some) hljeba?

Conclusion

Congratulations! You've taken the first steps in mastering Bosnian restaurant vocabulary. Keep practicing with friends, listening to Bosnian music, and watching movies. The more you practice, the more fluent you'll become. Bon appétit!

Table of Contents - Bosnian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Introduction to Bosnian Alphabet

• Bosnian Alphabet and Pronunciation
• Special Characters and Sounds

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Basic Bosnian Sentence Structure

• Subject-Verb-Object
• Questions and Negations

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Greetings and Introductions

• Common Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Nouns and Pronouns

• Noun Gender and Plurals
• Personal Pronouns

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Verbs and Tenses

• Present Tense
• Past Tense

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-100
• Telling Time

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Food and Drink

• Common Foods
• Ordering at a Restaurant

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Asking for Directions

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Bosnian Customs and Traditions

• Holidays and Celebrations
• Traditional Music and Dance

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Adjective Agreement
• Comparatives and Superlatives

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Family and Relationships

• Family Members
• Describing Relationships

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Hobbies and Leisure Activities

• Common Hobbies
• Sports and Fitness

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Bosnian Literature and Cinema

• Famous Writers and Works
• Bosnian Cinema

Related Lessons

• Common Foods
• City
• Sports and Games
• Family Members
• Numbers 1 100
• Common Hobbies
• Transportation and Travel
• Count to 10
• Months of the year
• Telling Time