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serajevo: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

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UK/ˌsærəˈjeɪvəʊ/US/ˌserəˈjeɪvoʊ/

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What does “serajevo” mean?

The capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

The capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

A city historically significant for events such as the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand in 1914 and the Siege of Sarajevo during the Bosnian War in the 1990s.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

Pronunciation varies slightly; spelling is identical. In American English, it may be more frequently referenced in World War I contexts.

Connotations

In both varieties, it connotes historical significance and geopolitical importance, with British English possibly emphasizing European media coverage.

Frequency

Comparatively low in everyday speech but moderate in news and academic discourse; slightly higher frequency in British English due to proximity.

Grammar

How to Use “serajevo” in a Sentence

be in Sarajevogo to Sarajevocome from Sarajevorefer to Sarajevo

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
Siege of Sarajevocapital SarajevoSarajevo assassination
medium
city of Sarajevovisit SarajevoSarajevo airport
weak
in Sarajevoto Sarajevofrom Sarajevo

Examples

Examples of “serajevo” in a Sentence

verb

British English

  • Not applicable as a verb; used in phrases like 'to visit Sarajevo'.

American English

  • Not applicable as a verb; e.g., 'to travel to Sarajevo'.

adverb

British English

  • Not applicable as an adverb; used in adverbial phrases like 'in Sarajevo'.

American English

  • Not applicable as an adverb; e.g., 'from Sarajevo'.

adjective

British English

  • Sarajevo-born residents often share stories of the war.
  • The Sarajevo siege was a key event in modern history.

American English

  • Sarajevo-style architecture blends Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian influences.
  • The Sarajevo assassination is a frequent topic in history classes.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

Mentioned in tourism, trade, and investment discussions related to Bosnia.

Academic

Common in history, political science, and geography for studying Balkan conflicts and urban development.

Everyday

Used in travel planning, news reports, or casual conversations about European cities.

Technical

In geographical terms, it's the administrative and cultural center of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “serajevo”

Strong

the citySarajevo proper

Neutral

Bosnian capitalcapital of Bosnia and Herzegovina

Weak

the placethat location

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “serajevo”

rural areacountrysideother capitals

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “serajevo”

  • Misspelling as 'Serajevo' or 'Sarejevo'
  • Mispronunciation as /səˈrɑːdʒəvoʊ/ or /sɑːrˈjeɪvəʊ/
  • Using it as a common noun instead of a proper noun.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Sarajevo is a city, specifically the capital of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

In British English, it's /ˌsærəˈjeɪvəʊ/; in American English, /ˌserəˈjeɪvoʊ/.

It's known for the 1914 assassination that triggered World War I and the 1990s siege during the Bosnian War.

Yes, attributively, as in 'Sarajevo-born' or 'Sarajevo siege', but it is primarily a proper noun.

The capital city of Bosnia and Herzegovina.

Serajevo is usually formal in register.

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Think 'Sara' like the name Sarah, plus 'jevo' rhyming with 'yeah vo' – Sara-yeah-vo for correct pronunciation.

Conceptual Metaphor

Often metaphorized as 'the heart of Bosnia' or 'a symbol of endurance and multiculturalism'.

Practice

Quiz

Fill in the gap
The of Sarajevo was a prolonged military blockade during the Bosnian War.
Multiple Choice

What is Sarajevo best known for in early 20th-century history?