муж
Cyrillic, masculine
The English word 'husband' is translated into Serbian as муж. Wiktionary also lists супруг and muž.
Meaning: male partner in marriage (noun)
Ways to say it
| Serbian | Note |
|---|---|
| муж | Cyrillic, masculine |
| супруг | Cyrillic, masculine |
| muž | Latin, masculine |
| suprug | Latin, masculine |
The term refers to a male partner in a marriage.
Which one should you use?
муж (or muž in Latin script) is the standard, neutral and most commonly used term for 'husband' in everyday social contexts. In contrast, супруг (or suprug) functions more as 'spouse' and is used in more formal or official settings.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
муж is the standard word used in most daily situations. супруг is a formal and polite way to refer to a husband, often used in official capacities.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes depending on its role in a sentence. When 'husband' is the direct object of a verb, the form муж becomes muža. When it is the indirect object, such as when giving something to him, the form changes to mužu.
Did you know?
- The formal word супруг is derived from a root meaning 'yoked together', referring to two animals pulling a cart in tandem.
- In some older or highly formal Slavic contexts, the word муж can actually mean a 'man' or 'warrior' in a general sense, rather than specifically a 'married man'.
- The word suprug is built from the prefix 'su-' meaning 'with' and a root meaning 'to follow' or 'to join', literally suggesting someone who is 'joined with' another.
Examples in context
- Ја сам Сарин муж.I'm Sarah's husband.This sentence is useful for showing possession with the form муж.Tatoeba #13650956 by cafoc64474, translation #5832652 by OsoHombre
- Razvela se od muža.She divorced her husband.This sentence shows the use of the form muž.Tatoeba #5945057 by dzoja, translation #316753 by CK
- Да ли Мери има мужа?Does Mary have a husband?This sentence demonstrates a question using the form муж.Tatoeba #8823312 by Lebad, translation #8809760 by CK
- Dragi, upoznajte mog muža Marka.Dear, meet my husband Marko.
- Gde si, mužiću?Where are you, my darling?
- 21 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Milica is introducing Marko to a friend.
- MilicaОво је мој муж, Марко.This is my husband, Marko.
- MarkoДраго ми је што смо се упознали.Nice to meet you.
- MilicaМарко је одличан кувар.Marko is a great cook.
- MarkoСрећна си што имаш таквог мужа.You are lucky to have such a husband.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “husband” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries muž, муж, супруг, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
