Language/Bosnian/Vocabulary/Describing-Relationships
Describing Relationships in Bosnian
Relationships and emotions are a big part of our lives, and being able to talk about them is an essential skill in any language. In this lesson, you will learn how to describe relationships and emotions in Bosnian. You will also learn vocabulary related to love, friendship, and family dynamics, which will help you in conversations about these topics.
Describing Relationships
Here are some useful Bosnian words and phrases for describing relationships:
| Bosnian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Brak | [brak] | Marriage |
| Partner | [partner] | Partner |
| Partnerstvo | [partnerstvo] | Partnership |
| Ljubav | [ljubav] | Love |
| Ljubavnik/Ljubavnica | [ljubaːvnik]/[ljubaːvnitsa] | Lover |
| Zaljubiti se | [zaljubiti se] | To fall in love |
| Raskid | [raskid] | Breakup |
| Razvod | [razvod] | Divorce |
| SUP | [esuːpeː] | Domestic partnership |
Now, let's look at some phrases that can be used to describe different types of relationships:
- Kolega/Kolegica - colleague
- Prijatelj/Prijateljica - friend
- Najbolji prijatelj/Najbolja prijateljica - best friend
- Prijatelj s povlasticama - friend with benefits
- Dečko/curka - boyfriend/girlfriend
- Zaručnik/Zaručnica - fiancé/fiancée
- Muž/Žena - husband/wife
- Partner/Partnerica - partner
Here are some examples of sentences that use these words:
- On/Ona mi je najbolji prijatelj/prijateljica. - He/She is my best friend.
- Upoznao/la sam svog dečka/curu pre godinu dana. - I met my boyfriend/girlfriend a year ago.
- Ja sam u braku već deset godina. - I've been married for ten years.
- Oni su u partnerskoj vezi već pet godina. - They've been in a domestic partnership for five years.
Emotions
Emotions are an important part of relationships, and here are some Bosnian words and phrases for describing them:
| Bosnian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Sreća | [sret͡ʃa] | Happiness |
| Tuga | [tuːɡa] | Sadness |
| Ljutnja | [ʎutɲa] | Anger |
| Strah | [straːx] | Fear |
| Iznenađenje | [iznenaːdjɛnje] | Surprise |
Here are some examples of sentences that use these words:
- Osećam se srećno/srećna. - I feel happy.
- Zbog toga sam jako tužan/tužna. - That's why I'm very sad.
- Ljut sam/ljuta sam na tebe. - I'm angry at you.
- Bojim se visine. - I'm afraid of heights.
- Veliko iznenađenje me je dočekalo. - A big surprise was waiting for me.
Vocabulary for Family Dynamics
Finally, here are some Bosnian words and phrases related to family dynamics:
| Bosnian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Porodica | [poroditsa] | Family |
| Otac | [otats] | Father |
| Majka | [maika] | Mother |
| Brat | [brat] | Brother |
| Sestra | [sestra] | Sister |
| Sin | [sin] | Son |
| Kćerka | [kʧerka] | Daughter |
| Deda | [deda] | Grandfather |
| Baka | [baka] | Grandmother |
Here are some examples of sentences that use these words:
- Ona ima tri sestre i jednog brata. - She has three sisters and one brother.
- Moj otac je lekar. - My father is a doctor.
- Ja sam najmlađi/najmlađa u porodici. - I'm the youngest in the family.
- Moja kćerka se zove Ana. - My daughter's name is Ana.
- Deda mi je bio ratni veteran. - My grandfather was a war veteran.
Conclusion
In this lesson, you have learned some useful Bosnian words and phrases for describing relationships and emotions, as well as vocabulary related to family dynamics. Remember to practice using these words and phrases in conversations, and don't be afraid to ask for feedback on your pronunciation and grammar. With practice, you will become more confident in your ability to describe relationships and emotions in Bosnian.