Languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina
Bosnia and Herzegovina is a country where language is much more than a means of communication. Through everyday speech, local expressions, greetings, jokes, and hospitality, visitors can better understand the culture, people, and way of life in this country. Whether you want to learn basic travel phrases, improve your Bosnian, Croatian, or Serbian, or find a language school for more serious study, GoBosnia helps you take the first step.
The official languages in Bosnia and Herzegovina are Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian, which are very similar to one another, so people generally understand each other in everyday communication without major difficulties.
Bosnian language
It is most often associated with everyday speech in much of Bosnia and Herzegovina and is rich in Turkish loanwords, local expressions, and warm phrases.
Serbian language
It is used in Republika Srpska and other parts of BiH, with both Cyrillic and Latin scripts. Serbian in Bosnia and Herzegovina is most often used in the Ijekavian pronunciation.
Croatian language
It is used in parts of Bosnia and Herzegovina, especially in areas with a Croatian population, and is very close to standard Croatian.
