vruće
In Bosnian, the English word "hot" is translated as vruće.
vruće is used to describe something having a high temperature. When you want to say "It is hot" in a general sense, such as describing the weather, you use Vruće je.
Meaning: having a high temperature (adj)
Which one should you use?
While vruće is the standard way to express that it is hot generally, other words can carry specific nuances: Žestok implies intensity, strength or potency. Užaren describes something that is red-hot or glowing with heat. And Peći se is a verb meaning to roast or to blister.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes based on the gender of the noun it describes. Use the masculine form vruć for masculine nouns, such as čaj (tea). Use the feminine form vruća for feminine nouns, such as kafa (coffee). The form vruće is the neuter form, used for neuter nouns or as an adverb to describe the general state of the weather.
Did you know?
- If you want to say someone is 'hot' in an attractive or sexy way, you would not use vruć, but rather the word privlačan or seksi.
- The phrase vruća krv is used to describe a passionate or impulsive personality, translating literally as 'hot blood'.
- While vruće describes temperature, the word žestok is often used to describe 'hot' spices, such as a 'hot' pepper, which focuses on the intensity of the sting rather than heat.
Examples in context
- Danas je vrlo vruće.Today is very hot.
- Na suncu se pržim!I'm roasting in the sun!
- Metal je bio užaren.The metal was red-hot.
- Napolju je danas jako vruće.It is very hot outside today.
Example conversation
Amar and Lejla are sitting in a cafe on a summer day.
- AmarJeste li vidjeli koliko je napolju vruće?Have you seen how hot it is outside?
- LejlaDa, veoma je vruće danas.Yes, it is very hot today.
- AmarŽelim hladnu limunadu jer mi je vruće.I want a cold lemonade because I am hot.
- LejlaI meni je vruće, naručiću i sebi.I am hot too, I will order one for myself.
