How to say “Hello” in Serbian

The most common way to say “hello” in Serbian. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.

Здраво

In a sentence

English

Hello, how are you?

Serbian

Здраво, Како си?

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Frequently asked

How do you say "Hello" in Serbian?

"Hello" in Serbian is "Здраво". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.

How is "Здраво" written in Serbian?

Serbian uses the Cyrillic alphabet, an alphabet. "Здраво" is the standard left-to-right written form.

How do you pronounce "Здраво" in Serbian?

Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Здраво" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.

What does "Здраво" mean in English?

"Здраво" is the Serbian way of saying "Hello" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.

Are there formal or informal ways to say "Hello" in Serbian?

Many languages — including Serbian — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Здраво" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.

Where is Serbian spoken?

Serbian is spoken by an estimated 12 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.

Is there a free Serbian dictionary?

Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Serbian dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Здраво" or any other Serbian text.

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