Србија
Cyrillic, feminine
Serbia is Србија in Serbian. Wiktionary also lists Srbija.
Meaning: a country in Southeastern Europe (name)
Ways to say it
| Serbian | Note |
|---|---|
| Србија | Cyrillic, feminine |
| Srbija | Latin, feminine |
The phrase refers to the country located in Southeastern Europe.
Which one should you use?
The two forms provided are simply different writing systems for the same word: Србија uses the Cyrillic alphabet, while Srbija uses the Latin alphabet.
How does it change in a sentence?
The name is a feminine noun.
Did you know?
- The word Srbija is linguistically tied to the root srb, which in some archaic interpretations of the language is linked to words meaning 'to gather' or 'to collect', suggesting the land was a gathering place for people.
- In the Serbian language, the word Srbija is often paired with the adjective ponosna meaning 'proud', a common patriotic collocation that appears frequently in poetry and folk songs.
- In the Serbian language, the word Srbija can be used as a shorthand for the Serbian state, but the term Srpska zemlja is often used in poetic or historical contexts to evoke a deeper, ancestral connection to the land.
Examples in context
- Gde si putovao poslednji put?Where did you travel last time?
- Bio sam u Srbiji.I was in Serbia.
- Srpska vlada je nedavno potpisala trgovinski sporazum sa Japanom.The Serbian government recently signed a trade agreement with Japan.
- Србија је у Европи.Serbia is in Europe.
- Србија има лепе планине.Serbia has beautiful mountains.
Example conversation
Luka and Marija are talking about their next vacation.
- LukaГде желиш да идеш на одмор?Where do you want to go on vacation?
- MarijaСрбија ми изгледа занимљиво.Serbia looks interesting to me.
- LukaТо је одлична идеја, Марија.That is a great idea, Marija.
- MarijaХавала, Лука, хајде да планирамо.Thanks, Luka, let's plan it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “serbia” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
