Want to tell someone special how you feel in their own language? Learning a few Bosnian love words and phrases, like srce (heart) and draga (darling), is a sweet place to start.
Bosnian speakers are warm and cheerful, and they appreciate it when you try to speak their language. It takes time to fall in love, ljubav, but only a few minutes to learn the words below.
This guide covers popular love words, everyday love phrases, compliments, terms of endearment and a few basic phrases for your visit to Bosnia.
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What Are The Most Popular Bosnian Love Words And Phrases?
The most popular Bosnian love words and phrases are short and easy to remember, like volim te (I love you) and nedostaješ mi (I miss you). Love words capture one’s heart, but the sincerity behind the effort is the main thing. So, if you want to tell your loved one, “You are very special,” say it in Bosnian: Ti si veoma poseban!
If you speak English but want to impress your beloved Bosnian partner, speak a few words in the Bosnian language. Read the following table to learn other love words and phrases.
| English words | Bosnian words |
| My life! | Moj život! |
| Beautiful | Predivno |
| My angel! | Moj anđeo! |
| Love of my life! | Ljubav mog života! |
| Beloved | Voljeni |
| Cute | Slatko |
| You are very special! | Ti si veoma poseban! |
| I love you! | Volim te! |
| I like you! | Sviđaš mi se! |
| I miss you! | Nedostaješ mi! |
| My heart is yours! | Moje srce je tvoje! |
Which Bosnian Love Phrases Can You Use Every Day?
If you want to make your words extra sweet, say “I love you more than anything.” In Bosnian, that is Volim te više od svega. You will notice how this phrase makes their heart race.
Saying this sentence will reveal your true feelings to that person. Everyone will agree that this is one of the best things we wish to hear.
| English phrases | Bosnian phrases |
| I love you more. | Volim te više. |
| You are my angel. | Ti si moj anđeo. |
| Will you marry me? | Hoćeš li se udati za mene? |
| I will love you forever. | Voljet ću te zauvijek. |
| You have beautiful eyes. | Imaš prelijepe oči. |
| You mean the world to me. | Značiš mi cijeli svijet. |
| I need you. | Trebam te. |
| You make me happy. | Činiš me sretnim. |
| I want to meet you. | Želim te upoznati. |
| Oh my God, you are so cute. | O moj Bože, tako si sladak. |
| I cannot live without you. | Ne mogu živjeti bez tebe. |
How Do You Compliment Someone With Bosnian Love Words And Phrases?
Sweet compliments keep a relationship happy, and they will make your other half smile. So, compliment your loved one by saying, “You are the person of my dreams.” In Bosnian, the phrase is Ti si osoba mojih snova.
On your date, if you want to say “You look beautiful,” say Izgledaš lijepo. Here are some other Bosnian phrases to compliment your significant other.
| English phrases | Bosnian phrases |
| Your makeup looks nice. | Tvoja šminka izgleda lijepo. |
| You are handsome. | Ti si zgodan. |
| You are pretty. | Ti si lijepa. |
| You are the person of my dreams. | Ti si osoba mojih snova. |
| You are charming. | Vi ste šarmantni. |
| I am touched. | Dirnut sam. |
| You are incredible and sweet. | Vi ste nevjerovatni i slatki. |
What Are Some Bosnian Terms Of Endearment?
Bosnians do not just address their loved ones by their first names (see our guide to Bosnian names). They use terms of endearment for the one person they adore. Here are some you might use for your boyfriend, girlfriend or partner.
| English words | Bosnian words |
| Lover | Ljubavnik |
| Soulmate | Srodna duša |
| My other half! | Moja druga polovina! |
| Sweetest | Najslađe |
| Darling | Draga |
| Dear | Dragi |
| Sweetheart | Dušo |
What Other Basic Bosnian Phrases Should You Know?
While in Bosnia, you might also need some basic Bosnian greetings and other everyday sentences.
| English phrases | Bosnian phrases |
| Good morning! | Dobro jutro! |
| Good evening! | Dobro veče! |
| Good night! | Laku noć! |
| Goodbye! | Doviđenja! |
| Hello! | Dobar dan! |
| How are you? | Kako ste? |
| You are welcome! | Nema na čemu! |
| I’m… | Ja sam… |
| What is your name? | Kako se zovete? |
| My name is… | Zovem se… |
| Thanks! | Hvala! |
| Please! | Molim vas! |
| I’m sorry! | Žao mi je! |
| Where is the washroom? | Gdje je wc? |
| I do not understand. | Ne razumijem. |
Frequently Asked Questions About Bosnian Love Words And Phrases
How Do You Say I Love You In Bosnian?
Say volim te, which means I love you. To make it extra sweet, say volim te više od svega, I love you more than anything, or voljet ću te zauvijek, I will love you forever.
What Can You Call Your Partner In Bosnian?
Popular terms of endearment in Bosnian are dušo (sweetheart), draga (darling), dragi (dear) and moj anđeo (my angel). For someone you plan to spend your life with, try ljubav mog života, love of my life.
How Do You Say You Look Beautiful In Bosnian?
Say izgledaš lijepo, you look beautiful. You can also say ti si lijepa (you are pretty) to a woman or ti si zgodan (you are handsome) to a man.
Bosnian Love Words Recap: What Should You Remember?
Say volim te to tell someone you love them, nedostaješ mi when you miss them and izgledaš lijepo to pay a compliment. Call your partner dušo or draga, and keep a few greetings like dobar dan and hvala ready for your trip. For more, read our basic Bosnian phrases for beginners.
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