anđeo
/âːnd͡ʑeo/Latin, masculine
The Bosnian word for angel is anđeo.
anđeo refers to a messenger from a deity.
Meaning: messenger from a deity (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of anđeo is anđeli. If the angel is the direct object of a sentence, use the accusative case form anđela.
How do you pronounce it?
/âːndʑeo/
When do people say it?
The informal term Anđelak is used as a term of endearment for children, meaning "little angel".
Did you know?
- While anđeo is the standard term, Bosnian folklore sometimes blends these figures with vila, a Slavic nymph or fairy with magical powers.
- In some Bosnian regions, calling someone an anđeo during a conflict can be used sarcastically to describe someone who is pretending to be innocent.
- The diminutive anđelak is not just for children but is often used by partners as a romantic term of endearment.
Examples in context
- Hvala ti, anđelčiću, što si mi pomogao danas.Thank you, little angel, for helping me today.
- On je bio pravi anđeo.He was a real angel.
- Vjerujem da je anđeo čuvao dijete.I believe an angel guarded the child.
- U crtanom filmu postoji jedan anđeo.There is an angel in the cartoon.
Example conversation
Emir and Amra are discussing a religious painting in a gallery.
- EmirPogledaj kako ovaj anđeo izgleda.Look at how this angel looks.
- AmraZaista je prelijepa slika.It really is a beautiful picture.
- EmirIzgleda vrlo mirno i sveto.It looks very peaceful and holy.
- AmraSlažem se s tobom, Emir.I agree with you, Emir.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “angel” translations and entries anđeo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
