и
i/i/Cyrillic
The Serbian word for "and" is и, which is also written as i in the Latin alphabet.
Meaning: used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera (conj)
Ways to say it
| Serbian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| и | i | /i/ | Cyrillic |
| i | Latin |
The conjunction is used to connect two similar words, phrases, et cetera.
Which one should you use?
The word can be written in two scripts: и uses the Cyrillic alphabet, while i uses the Latin alphabet.
How does it change in a sentence?
The conjunction и is invariable, meaning it does not change its form based on gender, number or case.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /i/.
Did you know?
- While и usually means 'and', when placed before an adjective or adverb, it often translates to 'even' or 'also', such as in the phrase и ја meaning 'me too'.
- In many Serbian dialects, particularly in the south, the conjunction и is sometimes replaced by the particle па to connect parts of a sentence.
- Serbian speakers often use the word и at the beginning of sentences to add emphasis or to continue a thought in storytelling, a habit less common in formal English.
Examples in context
- I da, i ne.Yes and no.This sentence shows how to use i to express a simple contradiction.Tatoeba #5944927 by dzoja, translation #51133 by shanghainese
- Dođi i uzmi me.Come and get me.This sentence demonstrates the use of i to connect two imperative verbs.Tatoeba #4449665 by Lebad, translation #2869908 by CK
- Дођи и помози ми.Come and help me.This sentence demonstrates the use of и to connect two imperative verbs.Tatoeba #6968723 by dzoja, translation #1256917 by CK
- Volim čitanje i pisanjeI love reading and writing
- Pošaljite mi e-mail, takođe mi možete poslati porukuSend me an email, you can also send me a message
- Idem u prodavnicu i kupiću hranuI'm going to the store and I'll buy food
- Volim ples i muzikuI love dancing and music
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Example conversation
Jelena and Marko are at a grocery store.
- JelenaТребамо купити хлеб и млеко.We need to buy bread and milk.
- MarkoДа ли треба и јаја?Do we need eggs too?
- JelenaДа, и воће.Yes, and fruit.
- MarkoУ реду, идемо одмах.Alright, let's go right away.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “and” translations and entries и, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
