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Serbian Vocabulary → Introduction to Serbian Vocabulary → Family and Relationships

Family ties and relationships are very important in Serbian culture. In this lesson, you will learn useful Serbian vocabulary related to family and relationships.

Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Numbers and Counting & Restaurant.

Family Structure

The Serbian language has specific words to describe each family member. Below is a table with the most common words to describe family relationships.

Serbian	Pronunciation	English
otac	[ɔtats]	father
majka	[maɪka]	mother
baba	[baba]	grandmother
deda	[dɛda]	grandfather
sestra	[sɛstra]	sister
brat	[brat]	brother
sin	[sin]	son
ćerka	[tʃɛrka]	daughter

Očuh ([ɔtʃux]) is the word for stepfather, and Maćeha ([matʃɛha]) is the word for stepmother.
Serbian has a separate word for uncle depending on whether he is the brother of the mother (ujak) or the father (stric).
Similarly, the Serbian language distinguishes between aunt on the mother's side (teta) and the father's side (strina).

Family Activities and Celebrations

Family gatherings and celebrations are frequent in Serbian culture. Here are some words related to these occasions:

porodica ([pɔrɔditsa]) - family
rođendan ([rɔ̌d͡ʑɛndaːn]) - birthday
slava ([slava]) - patron saint day
venčanje ([vɛ̌ntʃaɲɛ]) - wedding

During the slava celebration, each Serbian family honors their patron saint with traditional food, drinks, and music.

Romantic Relationships

Serbian has many words to describe romantic relationships. Below are some of the most commonly used words:

momak ([mɔ̌maːk]) - boyfriend
devojka ([dɛʋɔ̌jka]) - girlfriend
ljubav ([ʎubav]) - love
brak ([brak]) - marriage
poljubac ([pɔʎubaːts]) - kiss
zagrljaj ([zaɡrljaːj]) - hug

Conclusion

In this lesson, you have learned useful Serbian vocabulary related to family and relationships. Remember, speaking Serbian will be much easier if you have this vocabulary in your arsenal. Don't forget to practice with a native speaker to improve your skills!

Sources

Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: At the Beach & Seasons.

Table of Contents - Serbian Course - 0 to A1

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Introduction to Serbian Grammar

Introduction to Serbian Vocabulary

Introduction to Serbian Culture

Pronouns: Possessive Pronouns

Shopping

Sports and Recreation

Adjectives: Declension

Jobs and Professions

Literature and Poetry

Verbs: Conditional

Entertainment and Media

Art and Artists

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