здраво лепотице
zdravo lepotice
The Serbian phrase for "hello beautiful" is здраво лепотице (zdravo lepotice).
This phrase is a friendly greeting used when speaking to a woman the speaker finds attractive. While здраво is a standard greeting, using лепотице makes the phrase informal and flirtatious rather than a neutral greeting.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is a combination of the greeting здраво and the word лепотице, which is the vocative form of лепотица. This literally means "hello beauty" or "hello beautiful one".
Is it said differently in some regions?
Locals might use лепа жено to mean "beautiful woman".
How does it change in a sentence?
The word лепотице uses the vocative case ending, which is required in Serbian when you are addressing someone directly.
How do you pronounce it?
zdravo lepotice
Did you know?
- While здраво means 'hello', it actually originates from the word 'zdravo', which means 'healthy'. When you say it, you are essentially wishing someone health.
- Depending on the region, a speaker might swap здраво for ћао, which is borrowed from Italian but used just as commonly in informal flirtation.
- If you use this phrase with an older woman, even if she is elegant, it might be perceived as patronizing or sarcastic because it is so heavily associated with youth and romantic attraction.
Examples in context
- Здраво лепотице, како си данас?Hello beautiful, how are you today?
- Здраво лепотице, лепо те је видети.Hello beautiful, it is nice to see you.
- Здраво лепотице, уживај у својој вечери.Hello beautiful, enjoy your evening.
Example conversation
A man greets his partner at the door.
- JelenaЗдраво лепотице, стигао сам кући!Hello beautiful, I'm home!
- NikolaЋао, драго ми је што си ту.Hi, I'm glad you're here.
- JelenaШта има ново код тебе?What's new with you?
- NikolaСве је у реду, хвала на питању.Everything is fine, thanks for asking.
