{"id":541,"date":"2023-12-30T07:38:29","date_gmt":"2023-12-30T07:38:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/azcentar.rs\/?p=541"},"modified":"2023-12-30T07:47:47","modified_gmt":"2023-12-30T07:47:47","slug":"how-to-wish-happy-holidays-in-serbian-and-other-european-languages","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/azcentar.rs\/en\/how-to-wish-happy-holidays-in-serbian-and-other-european-languages\/","title":{"rendered":"How to wish happy holidays in Serbian and other European languages"},"content":{"rendered":"

The arrival of the holidays at the \u0410cademic Center of Knowledge signifies not only the approach of New<\/strong> Year’s<\/strong> and Christmas<\/strong> but also a specific atmosphere in our city, and consequently in our classrooms. Many from the diaspora, along with their guests from abroad, come to Serbia, bringing their joy and sometimes, uncertainty in their knowledge of the Serbian language. In our desire to help them warmly congratulate the New Year and Christmas, we have organized a series of promotional courses in conversational Serbian language for foreigners<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

New Year<\/strong><\/h2>\n

The New Year holds special significance in many cultures around the world. It often roots itself in the symbolism of a new beginning, an opportunity for change and renewal of life<\/strong>. Many people see this time as a chance to set new goals, make decisions about life changes, and leave bad habits behind. The date from which one starts a diet or quits smoking is, traditionally in most countries, the 1st of January.<\/p>\n

However, in many cultures, the start of something new holds a magical significance. It can inspire a sense of hope, optimism, and belief in positive changes. Different communities have their customs for celebrating the New Year. In China, they give red envelopes, in Iceland, they eat chocolate and gift books, while major cities around the world are lit up with more beautiful and wondrous fireworks at midnight.<\/p>\n

In Serbia, New Year is a time for gathering with family and friends<\/strong>. “Within the family circle” is a common response to how New Year is celebrated. However, as we are a nation that loves gatherings, it’s hard to find a free spot in a pub or restaurant during this period.<\/p>\n

At midnight, rounds of greetings and best wishes begin, and if you wish to avoid sending generic stickers, here’s how you can properly wish someone a Happy New Year.<\/p>\n

If you wish to congratulate the holiday, write it like this: “Sre\u0107na Nova godina<\/strong>!” (Happy New Year!)<\/p>\n

However, if you’re talking about the upcoming year as new, then write in lowercase: “\u017delim ti sve najbolje u novoj godini!<\/strong>” (I wish you all the best in the new year!)<\/p>\n

Christmas Greetings<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Apart from the rhymed greetings circulating on the internet, the common greeting in Serbia for Christmas is:<\/p>\n

“Sre\u0107an Bo\u017ei\u0107! Hristos se rodi!<\/strong>” (Merry Christmas! Christ is born!), followed by a response.<\/p>\n

“Vaistinu se rodi! Sre\u0107an Bo\u017ei\u0107!<\/strong>” (Indeed He is born! Merry Christmas!)<\/p>\n

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We believe this is how our people who travel across Europe for the holidays and visit their relatives and friends express their wishes. With this article, we aim to assist people from Serbia on how to wish Merry Christmas in various European languages during their travels.<\/p>\n

Let’s not forget that within the diversity of European languages, unity for celebration and connection among people throughout Europe can still be found. After all, we all smile in the same language – the universal language of love.<\/p>\n

Ahead of us is a Christmas greeting in many European languages:<\/p>\n

Albanian: G\u00ebzuar Krishtlindjet<\/strong><\/p>\n

Basque: Eguberri<\/strong> on<\/p>\n

Belarusian: \u0417 \u041a\u0430\u043b\u044f\u0434\u0430\u043c\u0456<\/strong> or \u0437 \u0411\u043e\u0436\u044b\u043c \u041d\u0430\u0440\u0430\u0434\u0436\u044d\u043d\u043d\u0435\u043c<\/strong><\/p>\n

Breton: Nedeleg laouen<\/strong><\/p>\n

Bulgarian: \u0412\u0435\u0441\u0435\u043b\u0430 \u041a\u043e\u043b\u0435\u0434\u0430<\/strong> or \u0427\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0438\u0442\u043e \u0420\u043e\u0436\u0434\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e \u0425\u0440\u0438\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0432\u043e<\/strong><\/p>\n

Catalan: Bon Nadal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Croatian: Sretan Bo\u017ei\u0107<\/strong><\/p>\n

Czech: Vesel\u00e9 V\u00e1noce<\/strong><\/p>\n

Danish: God jul<\/strong> or Gl\u00e6delig jul<\/strong><\/p>\n

Dutch: Vrolijk Kerstfeest<\/strong><\/p>\n

English: Merry Christmas<\/strong> or Happy Christmas<\/strong><\/p>\n

French: Joyeux No\u00ebl<\/strong><\/p>\n

Estonian: H\u00e4id j\u00f5ule<\/strong><\/p>\n

Finnish: Hyv\u00e4\u00e4 joulua<\/strong><\/p>\n

Galician: Bo Nadal<\/strong><\/p>\n

German: Fr\u00f6hliche Weihnachten<\/strong> or Frohe Weihnachten<\/strong><\/p>\n

Greek: \u039a\u03b1\u03bb\u03ac \u03a7\u03c1\u03b9\u03c3\u03c4\u03bf\u03cd\u03b3\u03b5\u03bd\u03bd\u03b1<\/strong><\/p>\n

Hungarian: Boldog kar\u00e1csonyt<\/strong><\/p>\n

Icelandic: Gle\u00f0ileg j\u00f3l<\/strong><\/p>\n

Irish: Nollaig Shona Dhuit<\/strong> (singular) or Daoibh<\/strong> (plural)<\/p>\n

Italian: Buon Natale<\/strong><\/p>\n

Latvian: Priec\u012bgus Ziemassv\u0113tkus<\/strong><\/p>\n

Lithuanian: Linksm\u0173 Kal\u0117d\u0173<\/strong><\/p>\n

Luxembourgish: Sch\u00e9ine Chr\u00ebschtdag<\/strong><\/p>\n

Macedonian: \u0421\u0440\u0435\u045c\u0435\u043d \u0411\u043e\u0436\u0438\u045c<\/strong> or \u0425\u0440\u0438\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0441 \u0441\u0435 \u0440\u043e\u0434\u0438<\/strong><\/p>\n

Maltese: il-Milied it-Tajjeb<\/strong><\/p>\n

Norwegian: God jul<\/strong><\/p>\n

Northern Sami: Buorre juovla<\/strong><\/p>\n

Romanian: Cr\u0103ciun fericit<\/strong><\/p>\n

Occitan: Bon Nadal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Polish: Weso\u0142ych \u015awi\u0105t<\/strong> (Bo\u017cego Narodzenia<\/strong>)<\/p>\n

Portuguese: Feliz Natal<\/strong><\/p>\n

Russian: \u0421 \u0420\u043e\u0436\u0434\u0435\u0441\u0442\u0432\u043e\u043c<\/strong> (\u0425\u0440\u0438\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0432\u044b\u043c<\/strong>)<\/p>\n

Scottish Gaelic: Nollaig Chridheil<\/strong><\/p>\n

Serbian: \u0421\u0440\u0435\u045b\u0430\u043d \u0411\u043e\u0436\u0438\u045b<\/strong> or \u0425\u0440\u0438\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0441 \u0441\u0435 \u0440\u043e\u0434\u0438<\/strong><\/p>\n

Sardinian: Bona Pasca de Nadale<\/strong><\/p>\n

Slovak: Vesel\u00e9 Vianoce<\/strong><\/p>\n

Slovenian: Vesel bo\u017ei\u010d<\/strong><\/p>\n

Spanish: Feliz Navidad<\/strong><\/p>\n

Swedish: God jul<\/strong><\/p>\n

Turkish: Mutlu Noeller<\/strong><\/p>\n

Ukrainian: \u0417 \u0420\u0456\u0437\u0434\u0432\u043e\u043c<\/strong> (\u0425\u0440\u0438\u0441\u0442\u043e\u0432\u0438\u043c<\/strong>)<\/p>\n

Welsh: Nadolig Llawen<\/strong><\/p>\n