riža
Latin, feminine
The English word 'rice' is translated into Bosnian as riža or pirinač.
Meaning: seeds used as food (noun)
Ways to say it
| Bosnian | Note |
|---|---|
| riža | Latin, feminine |
| pirinač | Latin, masculine |
Both words refer to the seeds used as food.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word pirinač is a masculine noun and must agree with masculine adjectives and verbs in gender.
Did you know?
- Despite their different paths through Hungarian and Turkish, both riža and pirinač are actually 'cousins' because they share an ancient Iranian ancestor.
- In traditional Bosnian cuisine, rice is often used as a filling for sarma or punjena paprika rather than being served as a standalone side dish.
- While both words mean 'rice', pirinač is more commonly used in traditional recipes and rural areas, whereas riža is frequently seen on modern packaging.
Examples in context
- Molim vas, mogu li dobiti rižu?Excuse me, can I have some rice?
- Da li imate pirinač?Do you have rice?
- Kako da skuham rižu?How do I cook rice?
- Koliko vode treba dodati uz rižu?How much water should I add to the rice?
- Volim pilav. Najbolji je s mesom!I love pilaf. It's best with meat!
- Sarma s rižom je moj omiljeni domaći specijalitet.Cabbage rolls with rice are my favorite homemade specialty.
- Riža je veoma zdrava.Rice is very healthy.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rice” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries pirinač, riža, CC BY-SA 4.0.
