Culture · Politeness
Compliments and how to accept them
Serbs like giving compliments — on appearance, food or success. Accept them with thanks: "Hvala!" or "Drago mi je". A modest "Ma, nije ništa" (oh, it's nothing) also works.
Examples
Baš lepo govoriš srpski!
You speak Serbian really well!
Hvala, trudim se.
Thanks, I'm trying.
Tips
- If someone praises your Serbian, take it as real encouragement and accept it with a smile.