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== | [[File:Questions in Serbian.png|alt=Questions in Serbian|thumb|'''Questions in Serbian''']] | ||
Hello Everyone, 😊 | |||
In today's lesson, we will be exploring the fascinating topic of '''"QUESTIONS"''' in Serbian. As you dive into this lesson, you may also find it helpful to consult other related pages, such as our guide on [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|Serbian Grammar - How to Use "Be"]], an overview of the [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Cases:-Nominative-and-Accusative|Cases: Nominative and Accusative]], and a detailed explanation of [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Comaratives-and-Superlatives|Comaratives and Superlatives]] in Serbian. | |||
Please feel free to edit this page if you think it can be improved, and enjoy your journey into the world of Serbian grammar! 😃 | |||
== '''Questions in Serbian''' == | |||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
!Serbian | !'''<big>Serbian</big>''' | ||
!English | !'''<big>English</big>''' | ||
!Example Serbian | !'''<big>Example Serbian</big>''' | ||
!Example English | !'''<big>Example English</big>''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Зашто | |Зашто | ||
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|Како си? | |Како си? | ||
|How are you? | |How are you? | ||
|- | |||
|какaв/каквa/какво | |||
|How (for objects only) | |||
|какво је време? | |||
|How is the weather? | |||
|- | |- | ||
|Где | |Где | ||
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|} | |} | ||
== Regular question == | == '''Regular question''' == | ||
Question is very similar like regular sentence. Key word that marks sentence is "ли", what is always positioned as second word in sentence. | Question is very similar like regular sentence. Key word that marks sentence is "ли", what is always positioned as second word in sentence. | ||
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===== Examples: ===== | ===== Examples: ===== | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
!Non question | !'''<big>Non question</big>''' | ||
!English translation | !'''<big>English translation</big>''' | ||
! | ! | ||
!да ли form | !'''<big>да ли form</big>''' | ||
!verb + ли form | !'''<big>verb + ли form</big>''' | ||
!confirmative be + ли form | !'''<big>confirmative be + ли form</big>''' | ||
!English translation | !'''<big>English translation</big>''' | ||
|- | |- | ||
|Ти имаш цигару. | |Ти имаш цигару. | ||
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[2] In this case, question can't be formed with verb + form. But it is possible to make question with "finished" form of verb make (направити): Она је направила колач - Направи ли она колач? | [2] In this case, question can't be formed with verb + form. But it is possible to make question with "finished" form of verb make (направити): Она је направила колач - Направи ли она колач? | ||
== Question with negation == | == '''Question with negation''' == | ||
This form of questions is rarely used. It can be formed with "зар" + negative form of verb be (нисам, ниси, није). Another form is negative "be" + ли. | This form of questions is rarely used. It can be formed with "зар" + negative form of verb be (нисам, ниси, није). Another form is negative "be" + ли. | ||
Зар ниси у школи? - Ниси ли у школи? - Haven't you in school? | Зар ниси у школи? - Ниси ли у школи? - Haven't you in school? | ||
==Other Lessons== | |||
* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]] | |||
* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]] | |||
* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Gender|Gender]] | |||
* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Possessive-Case-in-Serbian|Possessive Case in Serbian]] | |||
* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Conditional-Tense|Conditional Tense]] | |||
* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]] | |||
* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Be-Polite|Be Polite]] | |||
* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Past-Participle-in-Serbian|Past Participle in Serbian]] | |||
* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Pronouns|Pronouns]] | |||
* [[Language/Serbian/Grammar/Negation|Negation]] | |||
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Latest revision as of 11:29, 16 July 2023
Hello Everyone, 😊
In today's lesson, we will be exploring the fascinating topic of "QUESTIONS" in Serbian. As you dive into this lesson, you may also find it helpful to consult other related pages, such as our guide on Serbian Grammar - How to Use "Be", an overview of the Cases: Nominative and Accusative, and a detailed explanation of Comaratives and Superlatives in Serbian.
Please feel free to edit this page if you think it can be improved, and enjoy your journey into the world of Serbian grammar! 😃
Questions in Serbian[edit | edit source]
| Serbian | English | Example Serbian | Example English |
|---|---|---|---|
| Зашто | Why | Зашто ходаш бос? | Why you walk barefoot? |
| Шта | What | Шта си донео? | What did you bring? |
| Ко | Who | Ко је појео јабуку? | Who ate apple? |
| Кога | Who (genitive) | Кога си видео? | Who did you see? |
| Коме | Who (dative) - whom | Коме пишеш писмо? | Who you're writing the letter? |
| Који/која/које | which | Која су твоја кола? | What car is yours? |
| с киме | with who | С киме идеш на плес? | With who you're going to dance? |
| Како | How | Како си? | How are you? |
| какaв/каквa/какво | How (for objects only) | какво је време? | How is the weather? |
| Где | Where | Где је продавница? | Where is shop? |
| Одакле | From where (in your direction) | Одакле си? | Where are you coming from? |
| Куда | Where (in what direction, from your direction) | Куда путујеш? | Where are you traveling? |
| (Са) чиме | (With) what | Са чиме је тај сендвич? | What ingredients are in this sandwich? |
| Чега | what (genitive, for objects only) | Поред чега је врећа? | Near what is a bag? |
Regular question[edit | edit source]
Question is very similar like regular sentence. Key word that marks sentence is "ли", what is always positioned as second word in sentence.
The most grammar correct question start with "да ли ...", but there are also form where verb goes at first place (имаш ли...? - have you ...?).
Another form of question what is used in colloquial speech is confirmative form of verb be (јесам, јеси): јеси ли....?
Examples:[edit | edit source]
| Non question | English translation | да ли form | verb + ли form | confirmative be + ли form | English translation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ти имаш цигару. | You have cigarete. | Да ли (ти) имаш цигару? | Имаш ли (ти) цигару? | Је ли имаш (ти) цигару? | Do you have cigarete? | |
| Ти си гледао филм. | You watched the movie. | Да ли си (ти) гледао филм? | Гледао ли си (ти) филм? | Јеси ли (ти) гледао филм? | Did you watch the movie? | |
| Она је правила колач. | She made a cake. | Да ли је (она) правила колач? | - [2] | Је ли (она) правила колач? | Did she make a cake? | |
| Ми ћемо радити у шуми. | We will work in the forest. | Да ли ћемо (ми) радити у шуми? | Хоћемо[1] ли (ми) радити у шуми? | Је ли ћемо (ми) радити у шуми? | Will (shall) we work in forest? |
[1] Search for explanation for future tense and using "damaged" verb have
[2] In this case, question can't be formed with verb + form. But it is possible to make question with "finished" form of verb make (направити): Она је направила колач - Направи ли она колач?
Question with negation[edit | edit source]
This form of questions is rarely used. It can be formed with "зар" + negative form of verb be (нисам, ниси, није). Another form is negative "be" + ли.
Зар ниси у школи? - Ниси ли у школи? - Haven't you in school?
Other Lessons[edit | edit source]
- Adjectives
- Nouns
- Gender
- Possessive Case in Serbian
- Conditional Tense
- Future Tense
- Be Polite
- Past Participle in Serbian
- Pronouns
- Negation