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<div class="pg_page_title">Serbian Grammar - Plurals</div>
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Learning the plural forms of Serbian nouns can be a daunting task, but with the right approach and some practice, you'll be able to master them in no time. In this lesson, we'll look at the rules for forming plurals in Serbian, as well as some examples to help you understand how they work.
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/serbian Serbian] learners! 😊<br>
In this lesson, we will cover the plural forms of nouns in the Serbian language. Understanding plurals is crucial for communicating effectively in Serbian, so let's get started!


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== Overview ==
In Serbian, there are two main ways to form plurals: by adding an ending to the singular form of the word, or by changing the stem of the word. The endings used depend on the gender of the noun, and the stem changes depend on the type of noun.


<span link>Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Comaratives-and-Superlatives|Comaratives and Superlatives]], [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Gender|Serbian language has 3 genders]], [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]] & [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/0-to-A1-Course|0 to A1 Course]].</span>
== What are plurals? ==
Plurals are noun forms that represent more than one person, animal, object, or concept. In Serbian, words can be pluralized based on their gender and number.
 
== Gender ==
== Gender ==
The Serbian language has three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. The gender of a noun determines which form of an adjective, pronoun, or verb is used to modify or agree with it. In Serbian, the gender of a noun is usually recognizable from the word ending, but there are some exceptions.


In Serbian, nouns are divided into three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. The gender of a noun affects the way it is declined in the plural.
Let's take a look at some examples:
 
=== Masculine ===
 
Masculine nouns form their plurals by adding the ending -i to the singular form. For example, the singular form of the word ''čovek'' (man) is ''čovek'', and the plural form is ''čoveci'' (men).


=== Feminine ===
=== Masculine nouns ===
Masculine nouns in Serbian usually end in -a, -ar, -anin, etc. The plural ending for most of them is -i.


Feminine nouns form their plurals by adding the ending -e to the singular form. For example, the singular form of the word ''žena'' (woman) is ''žena'', and the plural form is ''žene'' (women).
{| class="wikitable"
! Serbian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| pas || /pâs/ || dog
|-
| pas<i>ovi</i> || /pâsɔʋi/ || dogs
|-
| direktor || /dirèktor/ || director
|-
| direktor<i>i</i> || /dirèktɔri/ || directors
|-
| student || /stûdent/ || student
|-
| student<i>i</i> || /stûdenti/ || students
|}


=== Neuter ===
=== Feminine nouns ===
Feminine nouns in Serbian usually end in -a or -ija. The plural ending for most of them is -e.


Neuter nouns form their plurals by adding the ending -a to the singular form. For example, the singular form of the word ''dete'' (child) is ''dete'', and the plural form is ''deca'' (children).
{| class="wikitable"
! Serbian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| sestra || /sèstra/ || sister
|-
| sestr<i>e</i> || /sèstre/ || sisters
|-
| soba || /sɔ̀ba/ || room
|-
| sob<i>e</i> || /sɔ̀be/ || rooms
|-
| knjiga || /kɲîga/ || book
|-
| knjig<i>e</i> || /kɲîge/ || books
|}


== Stem Changes ==
=== Neuter nouns ===
Neuter nouns in Serbian usually end in -o or -e. The plural ending for most of them is -a.


In addition to the endings used to form plurals, some nouns also undergo stem changes in the plural. These stem changes depend on the type of noun.
{| class="wikitable"
! Serbian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| dete || /dète/ || child
|-
| dec<i>a</i> || /dètsa/ || children
|-
| drvo || /drvò/ || tree
|-
| drv<i>a</i> || /drvɔ/ || trees
|-
| žvakaća || /ʒvakâtʃa/ || chewing gum
|-
| žvakać<i>e</i> || /ʒvakâtʃe/ || chewing gums
|}


=== Nouns Ending in -a ===
== Number ==
In Serbian, there are two types of numbers: singular (one person, animal, object, or concept) and plural (more than one person, animal, object, or concept). The plural form is used for two or more items.


Nouns ending in -a form their plurals by changing the stem of the word. For example, the singular form of the word ''mesto'' (place) is ''mesto'', and the plural form is ''mesta'' (places).
Let's take a look at some examples:


=== Nouns Ending in -o ===
=== Singular ===
* Dobar dan. (Good day.)
* Jeste li čital<i>o</i> knjigu? (Have you read the book?)


Nouns ending in -o form their plurals by changing the stem of the word. For example, the singular form of the word ''jezero'' (lake) is ''jezero'', and the plural form is ''jezera'' (lakes).
=== Plural ===
* Dobre knjig<i>e</i>. (Good books.)
* Jeste li čital<i>i</i> knjig<i>e</i>? (Have you read the books?)


=== Nouns Ending in -e ===
== Exceptions ==
Like in any other language, there are some exceptions to the rules. Some nouns have irregular plural forms that should be learned through practice and experience. For example:


Nouns ending in -e form their plurals by changing the stem of the word. For example, the singular form of the word ''drvo'' (tree) is ''drvo'', and the plural form is ''drveta'' (trees).
{| class="wikitable"
! Serbian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| čovek || /tʃɔ̀vɛk/ || man
|-
| ljud<i>i</i> || /ʎûdi/ || people
|-
| ruka || /rùka/ || hand
|-
| ruk<i>e</i> || /ruːke/ || hands
|-
| oko || /òkɔ/ || eye
|-
| oč<i>i</i> || /òtʃi/ || eyes
|}


== Examples ==
== Practice Dialogue ==
Here is a dialogue using plural forms of nouns:
* Person 1: Kolik<i>e</i> sestri imate? (How many sisters do you have?)
* Person 2: Imam dve sestr<i>e</i>. (I have two sisters.)
* Person 1: Gde idete?<br>(Where are you going?)
* Person 2: Idemo u prodavnic<i>e</i>. (We're going to the stores.)


Here are some examples of nouns in the plural form:
== Conclusion ==
In conclusion, understanding plural forms is crucial for communicating effectively in Serbian. Remember, masculine nouns end in -i, feminine nouns end in -e, and neuter nouns end in -a. There are some exceptions, so practice is essential. Keep practicing and using Serbian plural forms in context to improve your language skills.


* ''čoveci'' (men)
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* ''žene'' (women)
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* ''deca'' (children)
* ''mesta'' (places)
* ''jezera'' (lakes)
* ''drveta'' (trees)


With practice and a bit of patience, you'll soon be able to form plurals in Serbian with ease. To learn more about the language, why not join the [https://PolyglotClub.com Polyglot Club] community? You'll find plenty of resources and people who are eager to help you on your language learning journey.
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==Sources==
* [http://mylanguages.org/serbian_plural.php Serbian Plural]


<br><hr>If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎
==Other Lessons==
* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Imperative-Tense|Imperative Tense]]
* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Indefinite-Articles-in-Serbian|Indefinite Articles in Serbian]]
* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Definite-Articles-in-Serbian|Definite Articles in Serbian]]
* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Prepositions|Prepositions]]
* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Past-Participle-in-Serbian|Past Participle in Serbian]]
* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]]
* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Be-Polite|Be Polite]]
* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Comaratives-and-Superlatives|Comaratives and Superlatives]]
* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Conditional-Tense|Conditional Tense]]


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Serbian Grammar - Plurals

Hi Serbian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will cover the plural forms of nouns in the Serbian language. Understanding plurals is crucial for communicating effectively in Serbian, so let's get started!


Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Comaratives and Superlatives, Serbian language has 3 genders, Give your Opinion & 0 to A1 Course.

What are plurals?[edit | edit source]

Plurals are noun forms that represent more than one person, animal, object, or concept. In Serbian, words can be pluralized based on their gender and number.

Gender[edit | edit source]

The Serbian language has three genders: masculine, feminine, and neuter. The gender of a noun determines which form of an adjective, pronoun, or verb is used to modify or agree with it. In Serbian, the gender of a noun is usually recognizable from the word ending, but there are some exceptions.

Let's take a look at some examples:

Masculine nouns[edit | edit source]

Masculine nouns in Serbian usually end in -a, -ar, -anin, etc. The plural ending for most of them is -i.

Serbian Pronunciation English
pas /pâs/ dog
pasovi /pâsɔʋi/ dogs
direktor /dirèktor/ director
direktori /dirèktɔri/ directors
student /stûdent/ student
studenti /stûdenti/ students

Feminine nouns[edit | edit source]

Feminine nouns in Serbian usually end in -a or -ija. The plural ending for most of them is -e.

Serbian Pronunciation English
sestra /sèstra/ sister
sestre /sèstre/ sisters
soba /sɔ̀ba/ room
sobe /sɔ̀be/ rooms
knjiga /kɲîga/ book
knjige /kɲîge/ books

Neuter nouns[edit | edit source]

Neuter nouns in Serbian usually end in -o or -e. The plural ending for most of them is -a.

Serbian Pronunciation English
dete /dète/ child
deca /dètsa/ children
drvo /drvò/ tree
drva /drvɔ/ trees
žvakaća /ʒvakâtʃa/ chewing gum
žvakaće /ʒvakâtʃe/ chewing gums

Number[edit | edit source]

In Serbian, there are two types of numbers: singular (one person, animal, object, or concept) and plural (more than one person, animal, object, or concept). The plural form is used for two or more items.

Let's take a look at some examples:

Singular[edit | edit source]

  • Dobar dan. (Good day.)
  • Jeste li čitalo knjigu? (Have you read the book?)

Plural[edit | edit source]

  • Dobre knjige. (Good books.)
  • Jeste li čitali knjige? (Have you read the books?)

Exceptions[edit | edit source]

Like in any other language, there are some exceptions to the rules. Some nouns have irregular plural forms that should be learned through practice and experience. For example:

Serbian Pronunciation English
čovek /tʃɔ̀vɛk/ man
ljudi /ʎûdi/ people
ruka /rùka/ hand
ruke /ruːke/ hands
oko /òkɔ/ eye
oči /òtʃi/ eyes

Practice Dialogue[edit | edit source]

Here is a dialogue using plural forms of nouns:

  • Person 1: Kolike sestri imate? (How many sisters do you have?)
  • Person 2: Imam dve sestre. (I have two sisters.)
  • Person 1: Gde idete?
    (Where are you going?)
  • Person 2: Idemo u prodavnice. (We're going to the stores.)

Conclusion[edit | edit source]

In conclusion, understanding plural forms is crucial for communicating effectively in Serbian. Remember, masculine nouns end in -i, feminine nouns end in -e, and neuter nouns end in -a. There are some exceptions, so practice is essential. Keep practicing and using Serbian plural forms in context to improve your language skills.

If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]


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