Meaning
Used to describe something very good.
Cultural Background
In Belgrade, 'ekstra' is often paired with 'brate' (brother) to create the ultimate casual sentence: 'Ekstra, brate!' Montenegrins use 'ekstra' frequently, but you might also hear 'vrh' even more often in Podgorica. In Sarajevo, 'ekstra' is common, but it competes with 'mašala' (for something impressive) or 'top'. While 'ekstra' is understood and used, 'mrak' or 'fora' are also very popular slang terms for 'cool' in Zagreb.
The 'Ekstra' Reaction
If you don't know what to say to good news, just say 'Ekstra!' with a big smile. It works 100% of the time.
Don't Overdo It
Using 'ekstra' in every sentence can make you sound like a teenager. Mix it up with 'super' or 'dobro'.
Meaning
Used to describe something very good.
The 'Ekstra' Reaction
If you don't know what to say to good news, just say 'Ekstra!' with a big smile. It works 100% of the time.
Don't Overdo It
Using 'ekstra' in every sentence can make you sound like a teenager. Mix it up with 'super' or 'dobro'.
Regional Use
In Croatia, you might hear 'mrak' (dark) used the same way. In Serbia, 'ekstra' is king.
Test Yourself
Choose the most natural response to: 'Kupio sam karte za koncert!'
Kupio sam karte za koncert!
'Ekstra!' is the perfect high-energy reaction to good news.
Complete the sentence with the slang word for 'great'.
Ova pica je ____.
Remember, 'ekstra' never changes its ending!
Match the situation to the best use of 'Ekstra'.
Situation: Your friend has a new haircut.
'Frizura' means haircut, so this is the logical compliment.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Idemo na Adu sutra? B: ____! U koliko sati?
The speaker is asking for the time, implying they agreed enthusiastically.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
When to say Ekstra!
Food
- • Pizza
- • Burek
- • Coffee
Events
- • Parties
- • Concerts
- • Holidays
People
- • Friends
- • Cool people
- • Family
Practice Bank
4 exercisesKupio sam karte za koncert!
'Ekstra!' is the perfect high-energy reaction to good news.
Ova pica je ____.
Remember, 'ekstra' never changes its ending!
Situation: Your friend has a new haircut.
'Frizura' means haircut, so this is the logical compliment.
A: Idemo na Adu sutra? B: ____! U koliko sati?
The speaker is asking for the time, implying they agreed enthusiastically.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsNo, it's not rude, but it is very informal. It's like saying 'cool' in English.
Yes! 'On je ekstra' means 'He is a great guy'.
No, it stays 'ekstra' even for plural nouns like 'patike' (sneakers).
Yes, it is widely understood and used throughout the Balkans.
The slang opposite is 'bezveze' (lame/boring) or 'užas' (terrible).
Only if it's a very casual email to a close friend. Never in business.
'Baš' adds emphasis, like saying 'Really great'.
Among young people, yes. 'Super' is more 'all-ages'.
Yes, with the right tone: 'Pao sam ispit. - Ekstra.' (sarcastic).
It's been popular for about 25-30 years.
Related Phrases
Vrh
synonymPeak / Top
Super
similarSuper
Do jaja
synonymTo the eggs (Awesome)
Sjajno
similarBrilliant
Bezveze
contrastLame / Pointless
