adj
Uncommon
Bosnian
BOZ-nee-uhn
Bosnian (adj) means relating to Bosnia and Herzegovina, or to its people, culture, or language. Example: “She cooked a traditional Bosnian stew for the dinner party.”
adj
1
Relating to Bosnia and Herzegovina, or to its people, culture, or language.
"She cooked a traditional Bosnian stew for the dinner party."
noun
1
A person from Bosnia and Herzegovina, or someone of Bosnian descent.
"Many Bosnians settled abroad after the war in the 1990s."
2
The standardized form of the South Slavic language spoken mainly by Bosniaks.
"He grew up speaking Bosnian at home and English at school."
How to use Bosnian
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishRelating to Bosnia and Herzegovina — its people, culture, or language — or a person or the language from there.
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Word forms
- Plural
- Bosnians
- Comparative
- more Bosnian
- Superlative
- most Bosnian
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What does “Bosnian” mean?
The word “Bosnian” means relating to Bosnia and Herzegovina, or to its people, culture, or language. In plain terms, relating to Bosnia and Herzegovina — its people, culture, or language — or a person or the language from there.
How do you pronounce “Bosnian”?
“Bosnian” is pronounced BOZ-nee-uhn (/ˈbɑːzni.ən/ in IPA).
How do you use “Bosnian” in a sentence?
Here is “Bosnian” used in a sentence: “She cooked a traditional Bosnian stew for the dinner party.”
What part of speech is “Bosnian”?
Depending on how it is used, “Bosnian” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “Bosnian” a common word?
“Bosnian” is an uncommon word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Bosnian” have?
“Bosnian” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: relating to Bosnia and Herzegovina, or to its people, culture, or language.
