Sightseeing

1. Gdje se nalaze Kravice?

   Where are the Kravice waterfalls?

   Usage

   Asking where the Kravice waterfalls are (Herzegovina)

   Grammar Note

   Kravice is a waterfall site in Herzegovina. "Nalaziti se" means "to be located"; plural subject, hence nalaze.

2. Da li je ulaz besplatan?

   Is entry free?

   Usage

   Asking whether entry is free

   Grammar Note

   Besplatan is masculine to agree with the masculine noun ulaz.

3. Možete li nas slikati?

   Could you take a photo of us?

   Usage

   Asking a passer-by to take a photo of your group

   Grammar Note

   Slikati means "to paint" and "to take a photo". Nas is the accusative of "we".

4. Koje je radno vrijeme?

   What are the opening hours?

   Usage

   Asking for the opening hours

   Grammar Note

   Vrijeme is neuter, hence koje. Vrijeme is the ijekavian form.

5. Ima li audio vodiča?

   Is there an audio guide?

   Usage

   Asking whether an audio guide is available

   Grammar Note

   The noun after "ima li" is in the genitive.

6. Koliko traje obilazak?

   How long does the tour take?

   Usage

   Asking how long the tour takes

   Grammar Note

   Obilazak ("a round, a visit") is masculine.

7. Ovdje je zabranjeno fotografisati

   Photography is prohibited here

   Usage

   Photography is not allowed here (sign or warning)

   Grammar Note

   "Zabranjeno + infinitive" expresses a prohibition.

8. Ima li obilazaka s vodičem?

   Are there guided tours?

   Usage

   Asking whether guided tours are offered

   Grammar Note

   Composed from common words following regular grammar. "S + instrumental" means "with".

9. Mogu li ovdje kupiti razglednice?

   Can I buy postcards here?

   Usage

   Asking whether postcards can be bought here

   Grammar Note

   Kupiti is the perfective verb.

10. Kakva je historija ovog mjesta?

    What is the history of this place?

    Usage

    Asking about the history of a place

    Grammar Note

    Bosnian uses historija (Croatian povijest). Mjesto is the ijekavian form.

11. Nacionalni park Una ima prekrasne vodopade

    Una National Park has beautiful waterfalls

    Usage

    Praising the scenery of Una National Park

    Grammar Note

    Vodopad ("waterfall") is masculine; vodopade is the accusative plural.

12. Kravice su nevjerovatne

    The Kravice waterfalls are incredible

    Usage

    Expressing awe at a place

    Grammar Note

    Bosnian nevjerovatan (Croatian nevjerojatan). Kravice is plural, hence su.

13. Mostar je poznat po Starom mostu

    Mostar is famous for the Old Bridge

    Usage

    Saying what a town is famous for

    Grammar Note

    "Poznat po + locative" means "famous for". Stari most is a proper name, here in the locative.

14. Sarajevo je glavni grad Bosne i Hercegovine

    Sarajevo is the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina

    Usage

    Stating basic facts about the country you are visiting

    Grammar Note

    The country name stands in the genitive: "capital of …".

15. Vrelo Bosne je prava ljepota

    Vrelo Bosne is true beauty

    Usage

    Praising a beautiful natural spot

    Grammar Note

    Vrelo Bosne is a park near Sarajevo at the source of the Bosna river. Ljepota is feminine.

16. Stari most u Mostaru je remek-djelo

    The Old Bridge in Mostar is a masterpiece

    Usage

    Praising a landmark as a masterpiece

    Grammar Note

    Remek-djelo is neuter. "U + locative" means "in".

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