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Welcome to today's lesson on participles in Serbian! This is an exciting topic because it helps connect various aspects of the language, particularly verbs and adjectives. Participles serve as a bridge, allowing you to describe actions and states in a more nuanced way. Understanding how to use them will not only enhance your vocabulary but also give you a deeper insight into the structure of the Serbian language.

In this lesson, we'll explore:

What participles are and their importance in Serbian.

The different types of participles: active and passive.

How to form participles from verbs.

Examples to illustrate their use.

Exercises to practice what you've learned.

Let's dive into the world of Serbian participles!

What are Participles?[edit | edit source]

Participles are verbal adjectives that describe the action of a verb while also functioning like an adjective. This means they can modify nouns and pronouns. In Serbian, we primarily deal with two types of participles: active participles and passive participles.

Active Participles describe an action that is currently being carried out by the subject.

Passive Participles describe an action that has been completed or received by the subject.

Understanding participles is crucial because they are often used in compound tenses and can add depth to your sentences.

Formation of Participles[edit | edit source]

Let's break down how to form participles in Serbian.

Active Participles[edit | edit source]

Active participles in Serbian are typically formed from the present tense of the verb.

Formation:

For most verbs, take the verb stem and add specific suffixes.

Examples:

Serbian	Pronunciation	English
пишући	pišući	writing
говорећи	govoreći	speaking
играјући	igrajući	playing
читајући	čitajući	reading
учећи	učeći	learning
ходајући	hodajući	walking
маштајући	maštajući	dreaming
слушајући	slušajući	listening
гледајући	gledajući	watching
радећи	radeći	working

Passive Participles[edit | edit source]

Passive participles are formed from the past tense of the verb, and they indicate an action that has been done to the subject.

Formation:

For most verbs, take the past tense form and adjust it to create the participle.

Examples:

Serbian	Pronunciation	English
написан	napisan	written
речен	rečen	said
играна	igrana	played
прочитан	pročitana	read
учен	učen	learned
обављен	obavljen	completed
слушан	slušana	listened
запамћен	zapamćen	remembered
виден	viđen	seen
урађен	urađen	done

Usage of Participles[edit | edit source]

Participles can be used in various contexts. Let’s look at how they function within a sentence.

1. Describing Current Actions:

Active participles are often used to describe what someone is doing at the moment.

Example: Дете пишући у свесци, изгледа веома срећно. (The child, writing in the notebook, looks very happy.)

2. Describing Completed Actions:

Passive participles can describe actions that have already taken place.

Example: Књига је прочитана. (The book has been read.)

3. Forming Compound Tenses:

Participles are also essential in constructing compound tenses.

Example: Он је читао књигу, пишући белешке. (He was reading the book, writing notes.)

4. As Adjuncts:

Participles can add additional information about the subject.

Example: Млада жена, играјући на гитари, привукла је пажњу свих. (The young woman, playing the guitar, attracted everyone's attention.)

5. Forming Complex Sentences:

Using participles allows you to create more complex and informative sentences.

Example: Обављајући своје обавезе, он је заборавио на састанак. (While completing his tasks, he forgot about the meeting.)

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Now that we've covered the basics, it's time for some practice! Below are some exercises to help reinforce your understanding of participles.

Exercise 1: Identify the Participles[edit | edit source]

Read the sentences below and identify the participles used.

1. Мачка спавајући на сунцу изгледа срећно.

2. Књига написана од аутора је веома интересантна.

3. Деца играјући у парку су се весело смејала.

Solutions:

1. спавајући (active participle)

2. написана (passive participle)

3. играјући (active participle)

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Complete the following sentences with the correct participles.

1. Он _____ (читати) књигу у парку.

2. Песма _____ (снимити) пре неколико дана је веома популарна.

Solutions:

1. читајући

2. снимљена

Exercise 3: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Serbian, making sure to use the correct participles.

1. The child is drawing.

2. The book has been written.

Solutions:

1. Дете црта.

2. Књига је написана.

Exercise 4: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Using the provided participles, create sentences.

1. играјући

2. написан

Solutions:

1. Деца играјући у парку су се забављала. (The children, playing in the park, had fun.)

2. Књига написана од аутора је веома узбудљива. (The book written by the author is very exciting.)

Exercise 5: Match the Participles with their Verbs[edit | edit source]

Match the participles with their corresponding verbs.

1. говорећи

2. написан

3. читајући

4. обављен

| Participles | Verbs |

|-------------------|----------------|

| говорећи | говорити |

| написан | написати |

| читајући | читати |

| обављен | обавити |

Solutions:

1 - говорити

2 - написати

3 - читати

4 - обавити

Exercise 6: Create Passive Participles[edit | edit source]

Convert the following verbs into passive participles.

1. писати

2. радити

3. урадити

Solutions:

1. написан

2. урађен

3. урађен

Exercise 7: Identify the Type of Participles[edit | edit source]

Classify the following participles as active or passive.

1. пишући

2. обављен

3. играјући

4. написан

Solutions:

1. активни

2. пасивни

3. активни

4. пасивни

Exercise 8: Rewrite the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Rewrite the following sentences using participles.

1. Он је читао књигу. Он је писао белешке.

2. Она је певала песму. Она је свирала гитару.

Solutions:

1. Он читајући књигу, писао је белешке. (While reading the book, he was writing notes.)

2. Она, певајући песму, свирала је гитару. (She, singing the song, was playing the guitar.)

Exercise 9: Fill in the Gaps in Context[edit | edit source]

Fill in the gaps using the appropriate participles.

1. _____ (учити) језик је веома важно.

2. Сваки пут када _____ (говорити) на српском, осећам се боље.

Solutions:

1. Учење

2. Говорим

Exercise 10: Group Activity[edit | edit source]

In pairs, create a short dialogue using at least three participles.

Example:

A: Шта радиш?

B: Играјући фудбал, забављам се. А ти?

A: Читајући књигу, учим нове речи.

This concludes our lesson on participles in Serbian! I hope you found it engaging and informative. Participles are a powerful tool in the language, allowing you to communicate more effectively. Keep practicing, and you will surely master this essential aspect of Serbian grammar.

Table of Contents - Serbian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]

Course Presentation

Introduction to Serbian Grammar

Introduction to Serbian Vocabulary

Introduction to Serbian Culture

Pronouns: Possessive Pronouns

Shopping

Sports and Recreation

Adjectives: Declension

Jobs and Professions

Literature and Poetry

Verbs: Conditional

Entertainment and Media

Art and Artists

Sources[edit | edit source]

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

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+Welcome to today's lesson on participles in Serbian! This is an exciting topic because it helps connect various aspects of the language, particularly verbs and adjectives. Participles serve as a bridge, allowing you to describe actions and states in a more nuanced way. Understanding how to use them will not only enhance your vocabulary but also give you a deeper insight into the structure of the Serbian language.
+In this lesson, we'll explore:
+* What participles are and their importance in Serbian.
+* The different types of participles: active and passive.
+* How to form participles from verbs.
+* Examples to illustrate their use.
+* Exercises to practice what you've learned.
-<div class="pg_page_title">Serbian Grammar → Verbs: Conditional → Verbs: Participles</div>
+Let's dive into the world of Serbian participles!
 __TOC__
-As a Serbian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to the concept of participles in Serbian. Participles are verb forms that can function as adjectives or nouns. They are formed by adding a suffix to the stem of the verb, and their endings change according to the gender, number, and case of the noun they modify. In this lesson, we will explore the different types of participles, their formation, and their usage in Serbian.
+=== What are Participles? ===
+Participles are verbal adjectives that describe the action of a verb while also functioning like an adjective. This means they can modify nouns and pronouns. In Serbian, we primarily deal with two types of participles: '''active participles''' and '''passive participles'''.
+* '''Active Participles''' describe an action that is currently being carried out by the subject.
+* '''Passive Participles''' describe an action that has been completed or received by the subject.
+Understanding participles is crucial because they are often used in compound tenses and can add depth to your sentences.
+=== Formation of Participles ===
+Let's break down how to form participles in Serbian.
+==== Active Participles ====
+Active participles in Serbian are typically formed from the present tense of the verb.
+'''Formation:'''
-<span link>Consider broadening your understanding by checking out these related lessons: [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Verbs:-Perfective-and-Imperfective|Verbs: Perfective and Imperfective]] & [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Be-Polite|Be Polite]].</span>
+* For most verbs, take the verb stem and add specific suffixes.
-== Present Active Participle ==
-The Present Active Participle is formed by adding "-ći/-či" to the stem of the verb. Its endings are as follows:
+'''Examples:'''
 {| class="wikitable"
-! Gender !! Singular !! Plural
+! Serbian !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| пишући || pišući || writing
+|-
+| говорећи || govoreći || speaking
+|-
+| играјући || igrajući || playing
+|-
+| читајући || čitajući || reading
+|-
+| учећи || učeći || learning
+|-
+| ходајући || hodajući || walking
+|-
+| маштајући || maštajući || dreaming
 |-
-! Masculine !! -ći/-či, -ći/-čeg, -ću/-ča !! -ći/-či, -ćih/-čih, -ćima/-čama
+| слушајући || slušajući || listening
 |-
-! Feminine !! -ća/-ča, -će/-čije, -ću/-či !! -će/-čije, -ćih/-čih, -ćima/-čama
+| гледајући || gledajući || watching
 |-
-! Neuter !! -će/-če, -ćeg/-čeg, -ću/-ču !! -ća/-ča, -ćih/-čih, -ćima/-čama
+| радећи || radeći || working
 |}
-The Present Active Participle has two basic functions in Serbian:
+==== Passive Participles ====
+Passive participles are formed from the past tense of the verb, and they indicate an action that has been done to the subject.
+'''Formation:'''
+* For most verbs, take the past tense form and adjust it to create the participle.
+'''Examples:'''
+{| class="wikitable"
+! Serbian !! Pronunciation !! English
+|-
+| написан || napisan || written
+|-
+| речен || rečen || said
+|-
+| играна || igrana || played
+|-
+| прочитан || pročitana || read
-- Adjectival function: It modifies a noun and describes its state or action. For example:
+|-
-* работник (worker) - радећи работник (working worker)
+| учен || učen || learned
-* компјутер (computer) - радећи компјутер (working computer)
-- Verbal function: It replaces a clause and expresses a continuous, ongoing action. For example:
+|-
-* working worker = who is working
+| обављен || obavljen || completed
-* working computer = which is working
-== Past Passive Participle ==
+|-
-The Past Passive Participle is formed by adding "-н/-на/-но/-ни" to the stem of the verb. Its endings change according to the gender, number, and case of the noun it modifies. Here are some examples:
+| слушан || slušana || listened
-{| class="wikitable"
-! Gender !! Singular !! Plural
 |-
-! Masculine !! -н/-ни, -на/-не, -ном/-ним !! -ни/-не, -них/-них, -нима/-нима
+| запамћен || zapamćen || remembered
 |-
-! Feminine !! -на/-на, -не/-не, -ном/-ним !! -не/-не, -них/-них, -нима/-нима
+| виден || viđen || seen
 |-
-! Neuter !! -но/-но, -ног/-ног, -ним/-ним !! -на/-на, -них/-них, -нима/-нима
+| урађен || urađen || done
 |}
-The Past Passive Participle has an adjectival function and typically describes a state or a result of an action. For example:
+=== Usage of Participles ===
+Participles can be used in various contexts. Let’s look at how they function within a sentence.
+. '''Describing Current Actions:'''
+* Active participles are often used to describe what someone is doing at the moment.
+* Example: ''Дете пишући у свесци, изгледа веома срећно.'' (The child, writing in the notebook, looks very happy.)
+. '''Describing Completed Actions:'''
+* Passive participles can describe actions that have already taken place.
+* Example: ''Књига је прочитана.'' (The book has been read.)
+. '''Forming Compound Tenses:'''
+* Participles are also essential in constructing compound tenses.
+* Example: ''Он је читао књигу, пишући белешке.'' (He was reading the book, writing notes.)
+. '''As Adjuncts:'''
+* Participles can add additional information about the subject.
+* Example: ''Млада жена, играјући на гитари, привукла је пажњу свих.'' (The young woman, playing the guitar, attracted everyone's attention.)
+. '''Forming Complex Sentences:'''
+* Using participles allows you to create more complex and informative sentences.
+* Example: ''Обављајући своје обавезе, он је заборавио на састанак.'' (While completing his tasks, he forgot about the meeting.)
+=== Exercises ===
+Now that we've covered the basics, it's time for some practice! Below are some exercises to help reinforce your understanding of participles.
-* срушена зграда (collapsed building)
+==== Exercise 1: Identify the Participles ====
-* испитан студент (tested student)
-== Past Active Participle ==
+Read the sentences below and identify the participles used.
-The Past Active Participle is formed by adding "-о/-ла/-ло/-ли" to the stem of the verb. Its endings are identical to those of the Past Passive Participle. The Past Active Participle has an adjectival function and typically describes a past action or state. For example:
+. Мачка спавајући на сунцу изгледа срећно.
-* учинили злочин (committed crime)
+. Књига написана од аутора је веома интересантна.
-* видео филм (seen movie)
-== Adverbial Participle ==
+. Деца играјући у парку су се весело смејала.
-The Adverbial Participle is formed by adding "-вши/-вшији" to the stem of the verb. Its endings are identical to those of the Present Active Participle. The Adverbial Participle has an adverbial function and typically describes a circumstance or a cause of an action. For example:
+'''Solutions:'''
-* вративши се кући (having returned home)
+. спавајући (active participle)
-* будећи да је крвници на слободи (considering that the killers are free)
-In conclusion, participles are an important part of Serbian grammar, adding rich meaning and descriptive power to the language. I hope this lesson has been helpful in increasing your knowledge and understanding of participles in Serbian.
+. написана (passive participle)
-<span class='maj'></span>
+. играјући (active participle)
-==Sources==
-* [https://fastlanguagemastery.com/learn-foreign-languages/serbian-language/ Learn Serbian language – Fast Language Mastery]
+==== Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks ====
-* [https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Serbian/Grammar/Past-Participle-in-Serbian Serbian Grammar - Past Participle in Serbian]
+Complete the following sentences with the correct participles.
+. Он _____ (читати) књигу у парку.
+. Песма _____ (снимити) пре неколико дана је веома популарна.
+'''Solutions:'''
+. читајући
+. снимљена
+==== Exercise 3: Translate the Sentences ====
+Translate the following sentences into Serbian, making sure to use the correct participles.
+. The child is drawing.
+. The book has been written.
+'''Solutions:'''
+. Дете црта.
+. Књига је написана.
+==== Exercise 4: Create Sentences ====
+Using the provided participles, create sentences.
+. играјући
+. написан
+'''Solutions:'''
+. Деца играјући у парку су се забављала. (The children, playing in the park, had fun.)
+. Књига написана од аутора је веома узбудљива. (The book written by the author is very exciting.)
+==== Exercise 5: Match the Participles with their Verbs ====
+Match the participles with their corresponding verbs.
+. говорећи
+. написан
+. читајући
+. обављен
+| Participles       | Verbs          |
+|-------------------|----------------|
+| говорећи          | говорити       |
+| написан           | написати       |
+| читајући          | читати        |
+| обављен           | обавити        |
+'''Solutions:'''
+- говорити
+- написати
+- читати
+- обавити
+==== Exercise 6: Create Passive Participles ====
+Convert the following verbs into passive participles.
+. писати
+. радити
+. урадити
+'''Solutions:'''
+. написан
+. урађен
+. урађен
+==== Exercise 7: Identify the Type of Participles ====
+Classify the following participles as active or passive.
+. пишући
+. обављен
+. играјући
+. написан
+'''Solutions:'''
+. активни
+. пасивни
+. активни
+. пасивни
+==== Exercise 8: Rewrite the Sentences ====
+Rewrite the following sentences using participles.
+. Он је читао књигу. Он је писао белешке.
+. Она је певала песму. Она је свирала гитару.
+'''Solutions:'''
+. Он читајући књигу, писао је белешке. (While reading the book, he was writing notes.)
+. Она, певајући песму, свирала је гитару. (She, singing the song, was playing the guitar.)
+==== Exercise 9: Fill in the Gaps in Context ====
+Fill in the gaps using the appropriate participles.
+. _____ (учити) језик је веома важно.
+. Сваки пут када _____ (говорити) на српском, осећам се боље.
+'''Solutions:'''
+. Учење
+. Говорим
+==== Exercise 10: Group Activity ====
+In pairs, create a short dialogue using at least three participles.
+'''Example:'''
+* A: Шта радиш?
+* B: Играјући фудбал, забављам се. А ти?
+* A: Читајући књигу, учим нове речи.
+This concludes our lesson on participles in Serbian! I hope you found it engaging and informative. Participles are a powerful tool in the language, allowing you to communicate more effectively. Keep practicing, and you will surely master this essential aspect of Serbian grammar.
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+==Sources==
+* [https://fastlanguagemastery.com/learn-foreign-languages/serbian-language/ Learn Serbian language – Fast Language Mastery]
+* [https://polyglotclub.com/wiki/Language/Serbian/Grammar/Past-Participle-in-Serbian Serbian Grammar - Past Participle in Serbian]
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What are Participles?[edit | edit source]

Formation of Participles[edit | edit source]

Active Participles[edit | edit source]

Passive Participles[edit | edit source]

Usage of Participles[edit | edit source]

Exercises[edit | edit source]

Exercise 1: Identify the Participles[edit | edit source]

Exercise 2: Fill in the Blanks[edit | edit source]

Exercise 3: Translate the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Exercise 4: Create Sentences[edit | edit source]

Exercise 5: Match the Participles with their Verbs[edit | edit source]

Exercise 6: Create Passive Participles[edit | edit source]

Exercise 7: Identify the Type of Participles[edit | edit source]

Exercise 8: Rewrite the Sentences[edit | edit source]

Exercise 9: Fill in the Gaps in Context[edit | edit source]

Exercise 10: Group Activity[edit | edit source]

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