Montenegrin dictionary
Nobody expects you to speak Montenegrin fluently when you come to Montenegro. Nevertheless, learning a few basic phrases can help you.

Montenegrin dictionary
How to say hello?
Although Montenegrins speak foreign languages well and you can easily communicate with many locals in English, it is still good to remember and note some basic Montenegrin expressions. With minimal effort, you can have fun learning phrases that will let you communicate with locals.
Simple greetings are always nice, right? You will often hear a kind, informal "Ćao" (Hello/Hi) wherever you go.
Good afternoon. |
Dobar dan. |
Good evening. |
Dobro veče. |
Good morning. |
Dobro jutro. |
How are you? |
Kako si? |
How are you doing? |
Kako ste? |
Bye! |
Ćao! |
Goodbye! |
Doviđenja! |
In stores and restaurants
Montenegro has many shops and stores where you can go shopping, as well as excellent restaurants serving traditional culinary specialties. Before heading out to eat, learn how to ask how much something costs, and to thank servers.
Thank you. |
Hvala. |
You're welcome… |
Molim… |
Excuse me. |
Izvinite. |
Check |
Račun |
How much does this cost? |
Koliko košta? |
Do you have…? |
Da li imate…? |
Other basic terms
Now that you have mastered the basic phrases, learn how to make a toast with any glass of the many signature Montenegrin drinks you can try. Raise your glass and say "Živjeli!" As you navigate through your destination, pick up a few more phrases that can help you communicate with the locals.
Open/Closed |
Otvoreno/Zatvoreno |
Cheers! |
Živjeli! |
Entrance/exit |
Ulaz/Izlaz |
Good luck! |
Srećno! |
Help! |
Pomoć! |
Letters that appear in the Montenegrin language: Č, Ć, Dž, Đ, Nj, Š, Ś, Ź, Ž.
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