што

This is the 10th most frequent Serbian word.


што

"Што" in Serbian means "what," "why," or "that," depending on the context.


The word 'што' here introduces a relative clause, similar to 'which' or 'that' in English.

Шта је то што држиш у руци?

What is that which you are holding in your hand?


The word 'што' is used here colloquially as 'why' to ask a question about the reason.

Што не идеш са нама у биоскоп?

Why don't you come with us to the cinema?


In this sentence, 'што' connects an explanation or commentary to the main clause, translated as 'which' in English.

Он није дошaо, што је било неочекивано.

He didn't come, which was unexpected.