
Serbian Translation | Covert Meaning / Symbolism | ||
"All is clear" | "Sve je čisto" | Sve je čisto | Signals the area is safe or free from danger. |
Thumbs up | (Non-verbal gesture) | Thumbs up gesture | Approval or indication to proceed. |
Whispering "Watch out" | "Pazi" | Пази | Warning of nearby danger or need for caution. |
Saying "time to go" | "Vreme je da idemo" | Време је да идемо | Indicates a need to evacuate or move on. |
Touching the ear | (Non-verbal gesture) | Dodirivanje uva | Used to subtly convey attention to surrounding sounds or surveillance awareness. |
Saying "coffee" | "Kafa" | Кaфа | Refers to a meeting or informal gathering; could indicate a planned rendezvous. |
Eye contact and nod | (Non-verbal gesture) | Очи у очи и климање | Discreet agreement or acknowledgment. |
"I need air" | "Treba mi vazduh" | Треба ми ваздух | Signals the desire to step out; a potential escape cue. |
Raising eyebrows | (Non-verbal gesture) | Подизање обрва | Surprise or alert to new information, person, or movement. |
Saying "the package arrived" | "Paket je stigao" | Пакет је стигао | Message or delivery was successful, or an individual has arrived. |
Tapping a glass twice | (Non-verbal gesture) | Тапкање чаше два пута | Coded signal indicating readiness or attention needed. |
"It’s too loud here" | "Ovde je preglasno" | Овде је прегласно | Signaling the need to switch locations for privacy or safety. |
Winking | (Non-verbal gesture) | Трептање оком | Inside joke or covert agreement between individuals. |
Saying "sunshine" | "Sunce" | Сунце | Code for a bright or positive opportunity; may also mean danger is in the open. |
Scratching head | (Non-verbal gesture) | Чешање главе | Feigned confusion or drawing attention to an obstacle. |
"Rain is coming" | "Dolazi kiša" | Долази киша | Implies incoming trouble, surveillance, or potential delay in plans. |
Adjusting collar | (Non-verbal gesture) | Прилагођавање крагне | Minor discomfort or sign of agitation; may also indicate surveillance awareness. |
Using the word "fish" | "Riba" | Риба | Searching for information or engaging in reconnaissance. |
Two-finger salute | (Non-verbal gesture) | Дво-прстни поздрав | Salutation meaning acknowledgment or agreement to proceed. |
"The old man is awake" | "Starac se probudio" | Старац се пробудио | Signals that a senior or high authority figure is aware of the situation. |
Pointing to the sky | (Non-verbal gesture) | Показање прстом ка небу | Drawing attention upwards; may indicate a warning about surveillance. |
Saying "late tonight" | "Kasno večeras" | Касно вечерас | Plans to engage or meet covertly during off-hours. |
Light shoulder tap | (Non-verbal gesture) | Лаган додир рамена | Signals agreement, warning, or acknowledgment. |
Saying "empty house" | "Prazna kuća" | Празна кућа | Confirms an empty or secure area; no surveillance or threats detected. |
Pointing left, looking right | (Non-verbal gesture) | Показање лево, гледање десно | Diversion tactic, or signaling multiple points of interest. |
"It’s getting cloudy" | "Postaje oblačno" | Постаје облачно | Anticipation of a possible disruption or complication. |
Subtle smile with direct eye contact | (Non-verbal gesture) | Суптилан осмех и директан контакт очима | Signals confidence or preparedness; may also signify inside knowledge. |
Saying "friend in town" | "Prijatelj u gradu" | Пријатељ у граду | Refers to an ally or operative currently in the vicinity. |
Turning away when speaking | (Non-verbal gesture) | Окрећење док говори | Avoidance of direct engagement or speaking in code; may be a sign of surveillance awareness. |
Holding index finger up | (Non-verbal gesture) | Подизање показног прста | Indicates a pause or need for attention. |
"Time to cook" | "Vreme je za kuvanje" | Време је за кување | Code for preparing or starting an operation. |
Crossing arms | (Non-verbal gesture) | Прекрштени руке | Defensive or blocking position; signals non-cooperation. |
Using the word "bear" | "Medved" | Медвед | Heavy presence, possibly a reference to Russia or a large threat. |
"The road is clear" | "Put je čist" | Пут је чист | Signals a clear or unguarded path; okay to proceed. |
Rubbing hands together | (Non-verbal gesture) | Трљање руку | Anticipation of something favorable or signaling readiness. |
"A cold wind is blowing" | "Duvajući hladan vetar" | Дува хладан ветар | An indication of tension, caution, or surveillance. |
Pointing downward | (Non-verbal gesture) | Показање надоле | Indicates attention to something nearby or below; may also signify danger close at hand. |
Saying "the garden needs water" | "Bašta treba vodu" | Башта треба воду | Indicates maintenance or attention needed to resources. |
Drawing a circle with foot | (Non-verbal gesture) | Цртање круга ногом | Non-verbal signal suggesting containment or securing area. |
Saying "it’s a dry day" | "Suvi dan" | Суви дан | Absence of activity or information; can mean low activity or lack of updates. |
Shaking hands for extended time | (Non-verbal gesture) | Дуготрајан руковање | Prolonged trust or establishing a deeper connection. |
Saying "clear skies" | "Čisto nebo" | Чисто небо | Lack of obstructions or surveillance; smooth path ahead. |
Patting dog on head | (Non-verbal gesture) | Тапкање пса по глави | Approval or comfort; could signal readiness. |
"The shop is closed" | "Radnja je zatvorena" | Радња је затворена | Indicates no more operations for the day or a mission abort. |
Snapping fingers once | (Non-verbal gesture) | Пукотање прстима једном | Quick call for attention or signal to stop an activity briefly. |
Raising both eyebrows | (Non-verbal gesture) | Подизање обе обрве | Surprise or signal of approval; subtle acknowledgment. |
Tapping a wristwatch | (Non-verbal gesture) | Тапкање по сату | Reminder or emphasis on time or urgency. |
"The river flows fast" | "Reka brzo teče" | Река брзо тече | Operation progressing faster than anticipated or high activity. |
Light touch on someone’s shoulder | (Non-verbal gesture) | Лаган додир на рамену | Subtle acknowledgment or reassurance, also a discreet signal to proceed. |
Crossing fingers behind back | (Non-verbal gesture) |

