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How to Say "Long time no see" in Serbian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Dugo se nismo videli
"Long time no see" in Serbian 路 say it like doo-goh seh nees-moh vee-deh-lee

The most natural way to say "Long time no see" in Serbian is Dugo se nismo videli. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Nismo se dugo videli
A slightly different word order, still casual
Dugo se nismo sreli
More formal, can be used in written communication

When to use it

Use this phrase when you meet someone you haven't seen in a while. It conveys a sense of familiarity and warmth. It's appropriate in both casual and semi-formal settings.

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Examples in Serbian

SerbianEnglish
Dugo se nismo videli, kako si?It's been a long time since we last saw each other, how are you?
Nismo se dugo videli, 拧ta ima novo?We haven't seen each other in a long time, what's new?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct verb form, saying 'vidimo' instead of 'videli'.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is this phrase used in formal situations?

It's generally more casual, but can be used in semi-formal contexts as well.

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