Bosnian Animal Names and Sounds
Do you like animals? I sure do. Animals are such a fun part of life and they can also be a fun part of vocabulary if you find them interesting. Fortunately, there's a seemingly endless number of Bosnian animal names to learn, if that's what you're into, and this page is here to compile them all (there is still work to do!).
By scrolling down you'll find not only a long list of Bosnian animal names from A-Z (or from C-Z as this page would have it!), but you'll also find some general animal words and a list of animal sounds as well. Scroll down to learn it all!
Animal Names in Bosnian:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of animal words from English to Bosnian.
General Animal Words in Bosnian
First we will start with a few definitions for general animal words. Not actually animals, but still related.
Akvarijum ➔ Aquarium
Povodac ➔ Leash
Veterinar ➔ Veterinarian
Bosnian Animal Names A-Z
In this next section, we will take a look at the actual animal names, translated from Bosnian to English.
Ćurka ➔ Turkey
Hrčak ➔ Hamster
Kamila ➔ Camel
Konj ➔ Horse
Kornjača ➔ Turtle
Koza ➔ Goat
Krava ➔ Cow
Mačka ➔ Cat
Magarac ➔ Donkey
Majmun ➔ Monkey
Medvjed ➔ Bear
Miš ➔ Mouse
Ovca ➔ Sheep
Pas ➔ Dog
Pile ➔ Chicken
Ptica ➔ Bird
Slon ➔ Elephant
Sova ➔ Owl
Svinja ➔ Pig
Tigar ➔ Tiger
Zec ➔ Rabbit
Zmija ➔ Snake
Animal Sounds in Bosnian
In this final section, you will find some translated animal sounds for dogs, cats, ducks, etc.
Av-Av ➔ Woof Woof (Dog)
Huu-Huu ➔ Hoot Hoot (Owl)
Kva-Kva ➔ Quack Quack (Duck)
Mijau ➔ Meow (Cat)
Muu ➔ Moo (Cow)
This list of Bosnian animal names and sounds was last updated on March 9, 2025.
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