Bosnian, a South Slavic language, is spoken primarily in Bosnia and Herzegovina and parts of Serbia and Croatia. It shares many similarities with Serbian and Croatian due to the mutual intelligibility between these languages. Here is a detailed guide on common conversational phrases and questions in Bosnian to help you navigate various social interactions.

Greetings

• Hello – “Zdravo” / “Pozdrav”
• Good morning – “Dobro jutro”
• Good afternoon – “Dobar dan”
• Good evening – “Dobra večer”
• Good night – “Laku noć”
• How are you? (informal/formal) – “Kako si?” / “Kako ste?”

Introducing Yourself or Others

• My name is [name]. – “Zovem se [ime].”
• This is [name]. – “Ovo je [ime].”
• I am from [country]. – “Ja sam iz [zemlje].”
• I live in [city/place]. – “Živim u [gradu/mjestu].”

Asking for Directions or People

• Where is the [place]? – “Gdje je [mjesto]?”
• How do I get to [place]? – “Kako mogu doći do [mjesta]?”
• Is this the way to [place]? – “Je li ovo put do [mjesta]?”
• Can you show me on the map? – “Možete li mi pokazati na karti?”

Solving a Misunderstanding

• Sorry, I don’t understand. – “Žao mi je, ne razumijem.”
• Can you please repeat that? – “Možete li to ponoviti, molim vas?”
• I mean… – “Mislio/Mislila sam…”
• What does [word] mean? – “Šta znači [riječ]?”

Farewell Expressions

• Goodbye – “Doviđenja”
• See you later – “Vidimo se kasnije”
• Take care – “Pazi se”
• Have a good day – “Ugodan dan”

Travel and Dining

• I would like to book a room. – “Želio/Željela bih rezervisati sobu.”
• Can I see the menu, please? – “Mogu li vidjeti meni, molim vas?”
• I am vegetarian. – “Ja sam vegetarijanac/vegetarijanka.”
• The bill, please. – “Račun, molim vas.”

Shopping

• How much does this cost? – “Koliko ovo košta?”
• Do you have this in another size? – “Imate li ovo u drugoj veličini?”
• I’m just looking, thanks. – “Samo gledam, hvala.”
• Can I pay by card? – “Mogu li platiti karticom?”

Dating and Love

• You look beautiful. (to a female) / You look handsome. (to a male) – “Prelijepa si.” / “Prelijep si.”
• I miss you. – “Nedostaješ mi.”
• I love you. – “Volim te.”
• Would you like to go out with me? – “Želiš li izaći sa mnom?”

Emergencies

• Help! – “Upomoć!”
• Call the police! – “Pozovite policiju!”
• I need a doctor. – “Treba mi doktor.”
• Where is the nearest hospital? – “Gdje je najbliža bolnica?”

These phrases are a good starting point for learning Bosnian and navigating basic conversations. Remember, practice makes perfect. Try to use these phrases in daily conversations, listen to Bosnian music, watch movies, and engage with native speakers whenever possible. This will help you improve your understanding and fluency in the Bosnian language.