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Why learn Serbian?
Serbian is one of the 67 languages you can learn on Lingocard with frequency-ranked flashcards, spaced repetition, and live speaking partners. Build vocabulary and pronunciation at your own pace, on web and mobile.
Serbian is written in the Cyrillic script. In the US Foreign Service Institute ranking, Serbian is a Category III language - about 1100 class hours to professional working proficiency for English speakers. Serbian belongs to the Indo-European (Slavic) family - if you enjoy it, a natural next step is Croatian or Bulgarian.
The 50 most common Serbian words
Start with the words you will actually meet: learn these and you will recognize something in almost every Serbian sentence.
| # | Word | Pronunciation | Meaning |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | и | ee | and |
| 2 | у | oo | in |
| 3 | не | neh | no |
| 4 | на | nah | on |
| 5 | ја | yah | I |
| 6 | бити | BEE-tee | be |
| 7 | он | ohn | he |
| 8 | с | s | with |
| 9 | што | shtoh | what |
| 10 | а | ah | but |
| 11 | по | poh | by |
| 12 | то | toh | it |
| 13 | она | OH-nah | she |
| 14 | тај | tahy | that |
| 15 | до | doh | to |
| 16 | али | AH-lee | but |
| 17 | они | OH-nee | they |
| 18 | ми | mee | we |
| 19 | како | KAH-koh | how |
| 20 | из | eez | from |
| 21 | који | KOH-yee | which |
| 22 | за | zah | for |
| 23 | свој | svoy | own |
| 24 | сав | sahv | all |
| 25 | година | GOH-dee-nah | year |
| 26 | од | ohd | from |
| 27 | тако | TAH-koh | so |
| 28 | о | oh | about |
| 29 | ти | tee | you |
| 30 | већ | vech | already |
| 31 | моћи | MOH-chee | can |
| 32 | ви | vee | you |
| 33 | човек | CHOH-vek | man |
| 34 | такав | TAH-kahv | such |
| 35 | рећи | REH-chee | say |
| 36 | само | SAH-moh | only |
| 37 | или | EE-lee | or |
| 38 | још | yohsh | yet |
| 39 | себе | SEH-beh | self |
| 40 | један | YEH-dahn | one |
| 41 | време | VREH-meh | time |
| 42 | ако | AH-koh | if |
| 43 | наш | nahsh | our |
| 44 | врло | VUR-loh | very |
| 45 | када | KAH-dah | when |
| 46 | знати | ZNAH-tee | know |
| 47 | дан | dahn | day |
| 48 | имати | EE-mah-tee | have |
| 49 | добро | DOH-broh | good |
| 50 | велик | VEH-leek | big |
Useful phrases in Serbian
- Здраво · ZDRAH-voh · Hello / Good day
- Како си? · KAH-koh see · How are you?
- Хвала · HVAH-lah · Thank you
- Молим · MOH-leem · Please
- Зовем се... · ZOH-vem seh · My name is...
- Где је...? · gdeh yeh · Where is...?
- Довиђења · do-vee-JEN-yah · Goodbye
- Извините · eez-vee-NEE-teh · Excuse me
- Не разумем · neh rah-ZOO-mem · I don't understand
- Можете ли да ми помогнете? · MO-zhe-teh lee dah mee po-MOG-neh-teh · Can you help me?
- Колико кошта? · KO-lee-ko KOSH-tah · How much is it?
- Видимо се сутра! · VEE-dee-mo seh SOO-trah · See you tomorrow!
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Frequently asked questions about learning Serbian
How difficult is it to learn Serbian?
How difficult Serbian is depends on your background, but every language becomes manageable with consistent daily practice. Focusing on the most frequent words first means you can understand and say a lot early on. In the US Foreign Service Institute ranking, Serbian is a Category III language - about 1100 class hours to professional working proficiency for English speakers.
What should I learn first to reach a basic level in Serbian?
Start with the 100-500 most frequent words (free in our apps) and the thematic dictionaries most relevant to your daily life. Set clear goals and practise a few minutes every day - consistency is what produces results. Then connect with other learners to build confidence at your new basic level.
How long does it take to learn Serbian?
Most learners reach a comfortable conversational level in Serbian within 8-18 months of consistent daily study. Practising vocabulary with spaced repetition and speaking regularly speeds this up considerably. About 9 million people across 1 countries speak Serbian, so you will never run short of practice partners.
How do I improve my Serbian vocabulary?
Use the spaced-repetition and flashcard systems in the app. You can set daily, weekly, or yearly goals in our mobile apps and steadily reach the vocabulary size you’re aiming for.
Is Serbian pronunciation hard?
Every language has a few sounds that take practice, but Serbian pronunciation becomes consistent with regular listening and speaking. Hearing the language often matters more than memorising rules.
How do I get Free Serbian speaking practice?
Open the Practice or Friends page in the app, send practice requests, and start real conversations with other learners - don’t be shy! You can also mention that you want speaking practice when you create your account, and the platform will help match you with suitable partners.
Do I need to learn the Serbian alphabet first?
If Serbian uses a different script, learning it early unlocks reading - and it's usually faster than people expect. On Lingocard you'll find every alphabet, with example words, free.