drvo
/dr̩̂ʋo/Latin, neuter
The English word 'tree' is translated into Bosnian as drvo. Wiktionary also lists stablo.
Meaning: large woody plant (noun)
Ways to say it
| Bosnian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| drvo | /dr̩̂ʋo/ | Latin, neuter |
| stablo | /stǎːblo/ | Latin, neuter |
The word drvo is used both to mean the living tree and the material 'wood'.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of stablo is stabla.
How do you pronounce it?
/dr̩̂ʋo/
Did you know?
- The Bosnian word drvo shares a deep ancient root with the English word 'tree', both tracing back to the Proto-Indo-European root for 'tree'.
- In some traditional Bosnian folk beliefs, certain trees like the breza (birch) are associated with purity and are often planted near homes for protection.
- Bosnian has a specific word, šuma, for a collection of trees, but the phrase drveće is used as a collective noun to refer to trees in general as a group.
Examples in context
- pijan kao drvoDrunk like a treeThis sentence demonstrates a common simile using drvo.
- Lijepo drvoBeautiful tree
- Visoko stabloTall tree
- Čvrst kao hrastAs strong as an oak
- Ovo drvo je veoma visoko.This tree is very tall.
- Srušili su staro drvo u dvorištu.They cut down the old tree in the yard.
Example conversation
Lejla and Tarik are walking in a park.
- LejlaVidi li Tarik to drvo?Do you see that tree, Tarik?
- TarikDa, prelijepo je drvo.Yes, the tree is beautiful.
- LejlaŽelim da posadim drvo u svom vrtu.I want to plant a tree in my garden.
- TarikTo je odlična ideja, Lejla.That is a great idea, Lejla.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “tree” translations and entries drvo, stablo, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries drvo, stablo, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Wiktionary CC BY-SA 4.0.
