puno
/pûno/
The English phrase "a lot" can be translated into Bosnian using puno.
puno is used to mean "a lot" or "very much". It can also function as an adjective meaning "full" when describing a container, or as a quantifier meaning "much" or "many" when used with a noun.
Meaning: very much (adv)
Which one should you use?
While puno can mean "a lot" as an adverb, it also translates to "much" or "a lot of" when it is used with a noun, such as in the phrase puno vode. Additionally, it can mean "full" in certain contexts.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word puno can function as both an adverb meaning "a lot" and as an adjective meaning "full" or "many/much" depending on the context. Furthermore, puno can be applied to both singular and plural nouns without any changes. A common synonym is mnogo, which is an adverb that can work for both singular and plural nouns and remains the same regardless of gender or number agreement.
How do you pronounce it?
/pûno/
Did you know?
- The word puno is used in the phrase puno vam hvala, which literally means 'full thanks to you' but is the standard way to say 'thank you very much'.
- When used to mean 'full', puno can be combined with the verb biti to create the phrase biti pun, which is also used metaphorically to describe someone who is 'full' of themselves or arrogant.
- While puno and mnogo both mean 'a lot', mnogo is often perceived as more common in Serbian and Croatian contexts, whereas puno is universally natural across all Bosnian speaking areas.
Examples in context
- Hoću puno stvari kupiti.I want to buy a lot of things.This sentence shows how to use puno to express the desire to buy many items.
- Imate mnogo prijatelja.You have a lot of friends.
- Ovdje ima mnogo turista.There are a lot of tourists here.
- Imaš puno posla danas.You have a lot of work today.
- Jučer je bilo puno ljudi na koncertu.There were a lot of people at the concert yesterday.
- Imaš dosta sira u frižideru.You have a lot of cheese in the fridge.
- Volim te puno.I love you a lot.
- Hvala puno na pomoći.Thank you very much for the help.
Example conversation
Lejla and Amar are talking about a movie they just watched.
- LejlaDa li ti se svidio film?Did you like the movie?
- AmarDa, svidio mi se puno.Yes, I liked it a lot.
- LejlaI meni je bio odličan.I thought it was great too.
- AmarBaš mi je drago.I am really glad.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry puno, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
