Time and days in Bosnian
Now, later, tomorrow, what time it opens and one moment please. Play the ten Bosnian words against the clock, with a note on how locals really use each one after every answer. All ten are written out below.
All 10 Bosnian phrases in this lesson
- SadaSA-da
- Now
- KasnijeKAS-ni-ye
- Later
- DanasDA-nas
- Today
- SutraSOO-tra
- Tomorrow
- Večerasve-CHE-ras
- Tonight
- Kada?KA-da
- When?
- Kada se otvara?KA-da se OT-va-ra
- What time does it open?
- Samo trenutakSA-mo tre-NOO-tak
- One moment, please
- MinutaMI-noo-ta
- Minutes
- SatiSA-ti
- Hours
Also shortened to "sad" in fast speech. "Sada" is direct and unambiguous, which is useful when you need something promptly. "Odmah" (right now, immediately) is the more urgent version.
Time in Bosnia can be flexible. "Kasnije" might mean in ten minutes or in two hours. If timing matters, follow up with a specific time or "koliko?" (how long?).
One of the most common time words you will hear. "Danas" appears in shop hours, transport schedules, and casual plans. Stress is always on the first syllable.
"Sutra" can also mean "tomorrow morning" when context is clear. Planning anything a day ahead in Bosnia often involves an easy "sutra" with a nod.
Literally "just a moment".
"Pet minuta", five minutes.
After five and up: "pet sati". After two to four it is "sata": "dva sata".