натикача
Cyrillic, feminine
The English phrase slipper is translated into Serbian as натикача. If unsure, use натикача. Wiktionary also lists патофна and natikača.
Meaning: low shoe usually worn indoors (noun)
Ways to say it
| Serbian | Note |
|---|---|
| натикача | Cyrillic, feminine |
| патофна | Cyrillic, feminine |
| natikača | Latin, feminine |
| patofna | Latin, feminine |
A slipper refers to a low shoe that is usually worn indoors.
How does it change in a sentence?
The nominative plural form of натикача is натикаче.
Did you know?
- The word патофна is a loanword derived from the French 'pantoufle'. This reflects the heavy influence of French fashion and culture on the Serbian upper class during the 19th century.
- In many Serbian households, guests are expected to immediately swap their outdoor shoes for indoor footwear like натикаче upon entering.
- The term натикача is used for any slide-on shoe, including outdoor rubber slides, not just soft indoor slippers.
Examples in context
- Izvinite, gospodine/gospođo, da li biste mogli doneti moje papuče?Excuse me, Sir/Madam, could you please bring me my slippers?
- Ove papuče su veoma udobne.These slippers are very comfortable.
Example conversation
Stefan and Ana are in the hallway of their home.
- StefanАна, јел си видела моју натикача?Ana, have you seen my slipper?
- AnaЈесте, стоји поред твојих ципала.Yes, it is standing next to your shoes.
- StefanХвала, не могу да је нађем.Thanks, I couldn't find it.
- AnaНема на чему, Стефане.You're welcome, Stefan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “slipper” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
