Bosnisch
/ˈbɔsnɪʃ/neuter
The English phrase "bosnian" can be translated into German as Bosnisch.
Bosnisch is the standard term used in German to describe the Bosnian language, which is a standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian.
Meaning: the standardized variety of Serbo-Croatian (name)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
When using the related adjective bosnisch to mean "bosnian" (for example, in the context of "bosnian culture"), the word is not capitalized unless it is at the beginning of a sentence.
Did you know?
- In German administrative contexts, Bosnisch is often listed alongside Kroatisch and Serbisch as distinct languages, reflecting the political borders of the Balkans rather than just linguistic differences.
- While the language is Bosnisch, a person from Bosnia is not called a Bosnisch. Instead, German uses the noun Bosnier for a man and Bosnierin for a woman.
- In German academic circles, Bosnisch is often grouped under the umbrella term Serbokroatisch, treating it as a variant of a single linguistic system rather than a separate language.
Examples in context
- Ich will Bosnisch lernen.I want to learn Bosnian.This sentence is useful for expressing a desire to learn the language using Bosnisch.Tatoeba #13432827 by Vortarulo, translation #9548568 by LinaTamazight
- Ich spreche kein Bosnisch.I don't speak Bosnian.This sentence is useful for stating that one does not speak the language using Bosnisch.Tatoeba #11182543 by Boshnjanin, translation #2734107 by CN
- Sprechen die Kroatisch, Bosnisch oder Serbisch?Are they speaking in Croatian, Bosnian, or Serbian?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is speaking a specific language using Bosnisch.Tatoeba #12436352 by Waldelfe, translation #5867316 by ellasevia
- Ich lerne gerade Bosnisch.I am currently learning Bosnian.
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Julia and Lukas are discussing a language course they want to take.
- JuliaLukas, ist Bosnisch sehr schwer zu lernen?Lukas, is Bosnian very difficult to learn?
- LukasIch glaube, Bosnisch ist eigentlich ganz logisch.I think Bosnian is actually quite logical.
- JuliaKennst du jemanden, der gut Bosnisch spricht?Do you know someone who speaks Bosnian well?
- LukasJa, meine Kollegin spricht fließend Bosnisch.Yes, my colleague speaks Bosnian fluently.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bosnian” translations and entries Bosnisch, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Pronunciation from the Wiktionary entry bosnisch.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
