Signification
A day with very nice weather.
Contexte culturel
A 'lep dan' is almost synonymous with 'sitting in a cafe.' If the sun is out, even on a workday, you will see cafes packed with people enjoying the 'lep dan.' Wishing someone a 'lep dan' is a sign of good upbringing (vaspitanje). It shows you are not just performing a transaction but acknowledging the other person's well-being. In Belgrade, a 'lep dan' means heading to the rivers (Sava and Danube). The 'kej' (quay) becomes the center of social life. Unlike some cultures where 'How are you?' is the standard opener, in Serbia, commenting on a 'lep dan' is often more genuine and less 'scripted.'
The 'Baš' boost
Add 'baš' before 'lep dan' to sound 100% more like a native. 'Baš je lep dan!'
Gender Trap
Never say 'Lepa dan'. 'Dan' is your masculine friend!
Signification
A day with very nice weather.
The 'Baš' boost
Add 'baš' before 'lep dan' to sound 100% more like a native. 'Baš je lep dan!'
Gender Trap
Never say 'Lepa dan'. 'Dan' is your masculine friend!
The Sarcasm Alert
If it's pouring rain and someone says 'Lep dan', they are definitely joking.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form to wish someone a beautiful day.
Želim ti ____.
'Dan' is masculine, and in this context, we use the indefinite form.
Complete the sentence with the word for 'day'.
Danas je baš lep ___.
The phrase is 'lep dan'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are leaving a grocery store and want to be polite.
'Lep dan!' is a perfect parting wish for daytime.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
A: Vidi kako sija sunce! B: Da, ____!
The mention of sun (sunce) triggers a comment about a beautiful day.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to say 'Lep dan'
Weather
- • Sunny sky
- • Warm air
- • No rain
Social
- • Leaving a shop
- • Ending a call
- • Meeting a neighbor
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesŽelim ti ____.
'Dan' is masculine, and in this context, we use the indefinite form.
Danas je baš lep ___.
The phrase is 'lep dan'.
You are leaving a grocery store and want to be polite.
'Lep dan!' is a perfect parting wish for daytime.
A: Vidi kako sija sunce! B: Da, ____!
The mention of sun (sunce) triggers a comment about a beautiful day.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, for night time use 'Lepo veče' (Beautiful evening) or 'Laku noć' (Good night).
It's neutral. You can say it to your boss or your best friend.
The plural is 'Lepi dani' (Beautiful days).
You can say 'Jeste, prelep je!' (Yes, it's gorgeous!) or 'Hvala, takođe!' (Thanks, likewise!) if it was a wish.
Yes, 'lep muškarac' is a handsome man, and 'lepa žena' is a beautiful woman.
Yes, it is universally understood and used across the Balkans.
It's better to say 'Želim ti lep dan' or just 'Lep dan!'.
You can say 'Prijatan dan' (A pleasant day) instead.
In casual speech, no. Just 'Lep dan!' works as a complete thought.
Use 'Lep dan' for general statements. 'Lepi dan' is for specific days you've already mentioned.
Expressions liées
Sunčan dan
similarA sunny day
Divan dan
synonymA wonderful day
Prijatan dan
similarA pleasant day
Ružan dan
contrastAn ugly/bad day
Vedar dan
specialized formA clear/bright day
