Say “Vidim bicikl naslonjen na ogradu.” before looking at its translation. Then test the same language choice against “Na slici vidiš žutu kuću.” and notice what the new context changes.

What do you see in Serbian?  


The best way to start practicing Serbian cases, the Accusative for example, is to start simple and easy, with food. After the verb to see, you'll simply change the final A of the noun into U
  • VIDIM BANANU - BANANA
  • VIDIM JABUKU - JABUKA
  • VIDIM JAGODU - JAGODA
  • VIDIM LIMUNADU - LIMUNADA
  • VIDIM LUBENICU - LUBENICA
  • VIDIM PAPRIKU - PAPRIKA
  • VIDIM PICU - PICA
  • VIDIM POMORANDŽU - POMORANDŽA
  • VIDIM RIBU - RIBA
  • VIDIM SUPU - SUPA
  • VIDIM VODU - VODA



What do you see in Serbian - Exercises 




What do you see in Serbian - Games






Five Things Hidden in the Picture

Begin aloud with “Vidim bicikl naslonjen na ogradu.”. The key is using videti with direct objects and descriptive vocabulary; “Na slici vidiš žutu kuću.” gives you a second context in which meaning and form must stay connected.

Without looking, dictate “Deca vide mačku ispod klupe.” to yourself in Latin script and “Ne vidim čoveka iza autobusa.” in Cyrillic. Check the forms, then use both ideas in a compact spoken summary.

Look at the Scene through Serbian 101

Copy “Kroz prozor vidimo visoko drvo.” in the other Serbian alphabet from memory. After correcting the spelling, extend the thought with a reason or contrast.

Šta Vidiš Demands a Complete Object

Latin scriptCyrillic scriptEnglish
Vidim bicikl naslonjen na ogradu.Видим бицикл наслоњен на ограду.I see a bicycle leaning against the fence.
Na slici vidiš žutu kuću.На слици видиш жуту кућу.In the picture you see a yellow house.
Kroz prozor vidimo visoko drvo.Кроз прозор видимо високо дрво.Through the window we see a tall tree.
Deca vide mačku ispod klupe.Деца виде мачку испод клупе.The children see a cat under the bench.
Ne vidim čoveka iza autobusa.Не видим човека иза аутобуса.I cannot see the man behind the bus.

Describe What You See before Naming Colours

Produce five Latin-script answers and transliterate them yourself. Use “Na slici vidiš žutu kuću.” to verify the target pattern, then justify one choice in your own words.

  1. I see a bicycle leaning against the fence.
  2. In the picture you see a yellow house.
  3. Through the window we see a tall tree.
  4. The children see a cat under the bench.
  5. I cannot see the man behind the bus.

Solutions prepared for Serbian 101 - What do you see?

  1. Vidim bicikl naslonjen na ogradu.
    Видим бицикл наслоњен на ограду.
  2. Na slici vidiš žutu kuću.
    На слици видиш жуту кућу.
  3. Kroz prozor vidimo visoko drvo.
    Кроз прозор видимо високо дрво.
  4. Deca vide mačku ispod klupe.
    Деца виде мачку испод клупе.
  5. Ne vidim čoveka iza autobusa.
    Не видим човека иза аутобуса.