jaja
neuter, plural
The English phrase "balls" can be translated into Serbian as either jaja or muda.
Meaning: slang for testicles (noun)
Ways to say it
| Serbian | Note |
|---|---|
| jaja | neuter, plural |
| muda | neuter, plural |
Both terms are slang for testicles. jaja is used colloquially in a lighthearted or jovial manner, while muda is a more direct and common term.
What does it mean word for word?
The term jaja literally translates to "eggs".
Which one should you use?
jaja functions as a slightly more euphemistic slang term, similar to how 'balls' is used in English. In contrast, muda is the more direct and vulgar slang term.
How does it change in a sentence?
jaja is a neuter plural noun. Its singular form is jaje (egg). muda is a neuter plural noun. Its singular form is mudo, though this is rarely used in this context as the term is almost exclusively plural.
Did you know?
- The word muda can sometimes be confused with the word mudro, which means 'wise'. While they are not related, the phonetic similarity is a common trap for very beginning learners.
- While 'balls' is often used in English to describe sports equipment, you would never use jaja or muda to refer to a football or any other physical object in Serbian.
- In Serbian, calling someone jaje can be a playful or insulting way to describe someone who is perceived as weak or lacking masculinity.
Examples in context
- On ima jaja.He has balls.
- Treba mu malo više jaja.He needs a bit more balls.
Example conversation
Luka and Milica are talking about a brave friend's decision.
- LukaDa li je on to stvarno uradio?Did he really do that?
- MilicaDa, to je zahtevalo jaja.Yes, that required balls.
- LukaStvarno ima jaja, moram priznati.He really has balls, I must admit.
- MilicaNiko drugi ne bi smeo.No one else would dare.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “balls” translations and entries jaja, muda, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
