вук
Cyrillic, masculine
The English word "wolf" is вук in Serbian. Wiktionary also lists vuk.
Meaning: animal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Serbian | Note |
|---|---|
| вук | Cyrillic, masculine |
| vuk | Latin, masculine |
The term refers to the animal (noun).
Which one should you use?
The phrase can be written using the Cyrillic alphabet as вук or the Latin alphabet as vuk. Both forms are masculine.
Related words
Did you know?
- In traditional Serbian rural culture, it was common to name a child Vuk if several previous children had died in infancy. This was intended to trick the 'evil spirits' or death into thinking the child was not precious.
- The Serbian word vuk shares the same ancient root as the English word 'wolf', meaning they are distant linguistic cousins.
- In certain Serbian dialects, the word for 'wolf' can be used metaphorically to describe a person who is cunning or predatory in business or social circles.
Examples in context
- Мислим да је вук.I think it's a wolf.This sentence is useful for identifying the animal using вук.Tatoeba #8829907 by Lebad, translation #8827289 by CK
- Vuk je simbol hrabrosti i snage u srpskoj tradiciji.The wolf is a symbol of courage and strength in Serbian tradition.
- Dragi moj vukčiću, kako si?My dear little wolf, how are you?
Example conversation
Two friends are talking about a nature documentary.
- LukaДа ли је то био вук?Was that a wolf?
- MarijaДа, то је био вук.Yes, it was a wolf.
- LukaИзгледа страшно.It looks scary.
- MarijaЛука, он је само гладан.Luka, he is just hungry.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “wolf” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries вук, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
