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Help and emergencies in Serbian

The words you hope to never need. Play the ten Serbian words against the clock, with a note on how locals really use each one after every answer. All ten are written out below.

The Temple of Saint Sava in Belgrade
Help and emergencies
10 words · 20 seconds each · 8 of 10 to pass
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All 10 Serbian phrases in this lesson

Pomoć!PO-moch
Help!

Shout clearly and loudly. Serbs are generally quick to assist someone in distress.

Pozovite lekarapo-ZO-vee-te LE-ka-ra
Call a doctor

The emergency number in Serbia is 194 for medical help.

Policijapo-LEE-tsee-ya
Police

The police emergency number in Serbia is 192. Officers in tourist areas often speak some English.

Apotekaa-po-TE-ka
Pharmacy

Pharmacies are common throughout Belgrade. A green cross sign marks their location.

BolnicaBOL-nee-tsa
Hospital

The main emergency hospital in Belgrade is the Clinical Center of Serbia on Pasterova Street.

Izgubio sam seeez-GOO-bee-o sam se
I'm lost

Women say "izgubila sam se." Show your phone map alongside this phrase for faster help.

Nije mi dobroNEE-ye mee DOB-ro
I don't feel well

Literally "it is not good for me." Use to signal that you need to sit down or get medical attention.

Ukrali su mioo-KRA-lee soo mee
It was stolen

Follow with the item that was taken. Report theft to the nearest police station.

Hitan slučajHEE-tan SLOO-chay
It's an emergency

The general emergency number is 112.

Ostavite me na miruos-TA-vee-te me na MEE-roo
Leave me alone

Literally "leave me in peace".

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