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Revision as of 20:27, 29 March 2023
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Introduction
In this lesson, you will learn the names of common modes of transportation in Bosnian language. If you love traveling and exploring new places, knowing the proper vocabulary for different modes of transportation is essential. You will also learn how to use transportation-related vocabulary in conversations about travel and commuting.
With the completion of this lesson, consider investigating these related pages: Fruits & Greetings and Introductions.
Types of Transportation
Whether you're traveling domestically or abroad, these modes of transportation will come in handy when getting around.
Cars, Trucks, and Buses
| Bosnian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Auto | [ˈaʊ̯.to] | Car |
| Automobil | [ˈau̯.to.mo.bil] | Automobile |
| Kamion | [ka.ˈmjoːn] | Truck |
| Autobus | [ˈau̯.to.bus] | Bus |
When traveling by car or truck, you might also hear phrases like "prolazak kroz tunel" (driving through a tunnel), "skretanje desno/lijevo" (turning right/left), or "sjedište za dijete" (child seat).
Train and Railway
| Bosnian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Voz | [ˈʋoːz] | Train |
| Pruga | [ˈpruː.ɡa] | Railway |
| Peron | [ˈpɛ.ron] | Platform |
| Karta | [ˈkar.ta] | Ticket |
When planning a train trip, some Bosnian phrases you might need include "rezervacija sjedišta" (seat reservation), "polazak" (departure), "dolazak" (arrival), or "uglavnom sjedište" (window seat).
Plane and Airline
| Bosnian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Avion | [a.ˈʋi.on] | Plane |
| Vazduhoplovstvo | [ʋa.zdu.ho.plo.ʋstʋo] | Aviation |
| Aerodrom | [a.e.ro.drom] | Airport |
| Karta za avion | [ˈkar.ta za a.ˈʋi.on] | Airplane ticket |
When traveling by plane, common phrases include "prolazak kroz carinsku kontrolu" (going through customs), "broj sjedišta" (seat number), "let" (flight), or "bezbjednosni pojas" (seatbelt).
Bicycle and Motorcycle
| Bosnian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Bicikl | [bi.ˈt͡si.kl̩] | Bicycle |
| Biciklist | [bi.ˈt͡si.klist] | Cyclist |
| Motocikl | [mo.to.ˈt͡si.kl̩] | Motorcycle |
| Motor | [ˈmo.tor] | Engine |
When riding a bicycle or motorcycle, it's important to know phrases like "nositi kacigu" (wearing a helmet), "visoko sjedalo" (high seat), "biciklistička traka" (bike lane), or "motor sa 4-taktnim motorom" (4-stroke engine).
Boat and Watercraft
| Bosnian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| Čamac | [ˈt͡ʃa.mat͡s] | Boat |
| Brod | [ˈbroːd] | Ship |
| Jezero | [ˈjɛ̀.zɛ.ro] | Lake |
| Rijeka | [ri.ˈje.ka] | River |
When exploring bodies of water, you might want to use phrases like "vožnja brodom" (boat ride), "kanu" (canoe), "krstarica" (cruiser), or "zaploviti" (to set sail).
Conversations About Transportation
If you want to travel or commute in Bosnia, the following phrases might come in handy.
Asking for Transportation Information
- Koje autobuske linije imaš u ovom gradu? - What bus lines are there in this city?
- Koje stanice su najbliže ovom mjestu? - Which stations are closest to this place?
- Imaš li informacije o voznom redu? - Do you have any information about the schedule?
Inquiring About Costs and Fares
- Koliko košta karta za ovaj grad? - How much does a ticket to this city cost?
- Koliko platiš taksi do aerodroma? - How much do you pay for a taxi to the airport?
- Koja je cijena najma automobila po satu? - What is the price of car rental per hour?
Getting Directions
- Gdje se nalazi autobuska stanica? - Where is the bus station located?
- Kako doći do aerodroma? - How do I get to the airport?
- Koji je najbolji način da dođem do centra grada? - What is the best way to get to the city center?
Describing Travel and Commuting Habits
- Svaki dan putujem autobusom. - I travel by bus every day.
- Volim voziti bicikl kad god imam slobodnog vremena. - I love riding a bike whenever I have free time.
- Uvijek biram javni prijevoz jer je jeftiniji i ekološki prihvatljiviji. - I always choose public transportation because it's cheaper and more environmentally friendly.
Conclusion
Learning the proper vocabulary for different modes of transportation in Bosnian opens up endless possibilities for travel and exploration. Practice using these words and phrases in your everyday conversations about travel and commuting in Bosnia and you'll be able to navigate the country with
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- Telling Time
- Greetings and Introductions
- Numbers
- Geography
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Common Greetings
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- Numbers 1 100
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