Bosniak

Pronunciation: /ˈbɒzniæk/

Definitions of Bosniak

noun a member of a Slavic people originally from Bosnia and Herzegovina, now also living in other parts of the former Yugoslavia and elsewhere

Example Sentences

A1 A Bosniak is a person from Bosnia.

A2 I met a Bosniak at the market.

B1 The Bosniak community is an important part of Bosnian culture.

B2 Bosniaks have a rich history and heritage in the region.

C1 Many Bosniaks practice Islam as their religion.

C2 The Bosniak political party plays a significant role in the country's government.

Examples of Bosniak in a Sentence

formal The Bosniak community in the region has a rich cultural heritage.

informal My friend is Bosniak and she makes the best traditional Bosnian dishes.

slang I heard that new Bosniak restaurant is lit, we should check it out!

figurative The Bosniak spirit of resilience and unity is truly inspiring.

Grammatical Forms of Bosniak

• past tense: Bosniaks
• plural: Bosniaks
• comparative: more Bosniak
• superlative: most Bosniak
• present tense: Bosniak
• future tense: will be Bosniak
• perfect tense: have been Bosniak
• continuous tense: being Bosniak
• singular: Bosniak
• positive degree: Bosniak
• infinitive: to be Bosniak
• gerund: being Bosniak
• participle: Bosniaking

Origin and Evolution of Bosniak

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Turkish and Serbian

Story behind the word: The word 'Bosniak' originated from the Turkish word 'Boşnak' which was derived from the Serbian word 'Bosanac' meaning someone from Bosnia.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'Bosniak' has evolved to specifically refer to the Bosnian Muslim population, distinguishing them from other ethnic groups in Bosnia and Herzegovina.