Language/Serbian/Vocabulary/Education
Hi Serbian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will focus on learning Serbian vocabulary related to education. We will cover the most important terms that will help you when talking about your studies, teachers, and academic subjects. Don't forget to practice with native speakers on Polyglot Club. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
Education System[edit | edit source]
In Serbia, children start primary school at the age of seven and attend it for eight years. After completing primary school, they have the option to continue their education at a secondary school or vocational school, depending on their interests and abilities.
Here are some useful terms to know.
| Serbian | Pronunciation (Latin script) | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Osnovna škola | /ɔsnɔʋna ʃkɔla/ | Primary school |
| Srednja škola | /sredɲa ʃkɔla/ | Secondary school |
| Gimnazija | /ɡimnaziʔa/ | Gymnasium (a type of secondary school) |
| Stručna škola | /strutʃna ʃkɔla/ | Vocational school |
| Fakultet | /fakulʈɛt/ | Faculty (of a university) |
| Univerzitet | /univɛrziʋɛt/ | University |
Subjects[edit | edit source]
Let's learn some of the most common subjects taught in schools and universities.
| Serbian | Pronunciation (Latin script) | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Srpski jezik | /sr̩̂pski jɛzik/ | Serbian language |
| Matematika | /matɛmatika/ | Mathematics |
| Fizika | /fiʒuka/ | Physics |
| Hemija | /xɛmija/ | Chemistry |
| Biologija | /biɔlɔɡija/ | Biology |
| Istorija | /istɔrija/ | History |
| Geografija | /ɡɛɔɡrafija/ | Geography |
School Supplies[edit | edit source]
To participate in classes, students need certain school supplies. Here are some words you should know.
| Serbian | Pronunciation (Latin script) | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Olovka | /ɔlɔʋka/ | Pencil |
| Gumica | /ɡumitsa/ | Eraser |
| Bojice | /bɔjitʃɛ/ | Crayons |
| Markeri | /markɛri/ | Markers |
| Sveska | /sʋɛska/ | Notebook |
| Knjiga | /kɲiɡa/ | Book |
| Ranac | /ranats/ | Backpack |
People in Education[edit | edit source]
These are some terms related to people you might encounter in the world of education.
| Serbian | Pronunciation (Latin script) | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Učenik | /utʃɛnik/ | Student (in primary or secondary school) |
| Đak | /dʑak/ | Student (informal) |
| Student | /studɛnt/ | University student |
| Profesor | /profɛsɔr/ | Professor |
| Nastavnik | /nastaʋnik/ | Teacher (in primary or secondary school) |
| Predavač | /prɛdavaʧ/ | Lecturer |
| Dekan | /dɛkan/ | Dean |
Dialogue[edit | edit source]
Here's a dialogue to help you practice using some of the vocabulary we covered.
- Person 1: Koji predmet najviše voliš? (/kɔji prɛdmɛt najʋiʃɛ ʋɔliʃ/ = What subject do you like the most?)
- Person 2: Najviše volim matematiku. (/najʋiʃɛ ʋɔlim matɛmatiku/ = I like math the most.)
- Person 1: A koji predmet ne voliš uopšte? (/a kɔji prɛdmɛt nɛ ʋɔliʃ uɔpʃtɛ/ = And what subject do you not like at all?)
- Person 2: Ne volim hemiju. (/nɛ ʋɔlim xɛmiju/ = I don't like chemistry.)
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