Mastering Serbian reflexive verbs is a crucial step in gaining fluency in the language. Reflexive verbs, which typically indicate that the action of the verb is performed by the subject upon itself, play a significant role in everyday communication. Understanding how to correctly use these verbs will not only enhance your speaking and writing skills but also deepen your comprehension of Serbian grammar. These exercises are designed to provide you with practical examples and hands-on practice to help you grasp the nuances of reflexive verb usage in various contexts. In Serbian, reflexive verbs often come with a reflexive pronoun that changes according to the subject of the sentence. This can make their usage a bit tricky for non-native speakers. Through these exercises, you'll learn how to identify reflexive verbs, conjugate them correctly, and use them in sentences. We will cover common reflexive verbs, their conjugation patterns, and provide sentences for you to translate and analyze. By the end of these exercises, you should feel more confident in your ability to understand and use Serbian reflexive verbs accurately.
1. On se *umorio* posle trčanja (verb for feeling tired).
2. Deca su se *igrala* u parku (verb for playing).
3. Ona se *probudi* rano svakog jutra (verb for waking up).
4. Mi se *smejemo* na šalu (verb for laughing).
5. On se *kupao* u jezeru (verb for bathing).
6. Ti se *češljaš* svakog jutra (verb for combing hair).
7. Oni se *svađaju* oko sitnica (verb for arguing).
8. Ja se *odmaram* posle posla (verb for resting).
9. Ona se *presvlači* posle treninga (verb for changing clothes).
10. Mi se *pripremamo* za ispit (verb for preparing).
1. Marko se *smirio* nakon što je čuo dobre vesti (verb for calming down).
2. Ana se *probudila* rano jutros da bi stigla na posao (verb for waking up).
3. Devojčica se *osmehnula* kada je videla svog psa (verb for smiling).
4. Oni su se *zaljubili* na prvi pogled (verb for falling in love).
5. Deca su se *igrala* u parku ceo dan (verb for playing).
6. On se *obrijao* pre nego što je krenuo na sastanak (verb for shaving).
7. Mi smo se *kupali* u jezeru tokom leta (verb for swimming/bathing).
8. Ivana se *preselila* u novi stan prošle nedelje (verb for moving to a new place).
9. Pas se *otresao* vodu nakon kupanja (verb for shaking off).
10. Oni su se *raspustili* nakon napornog dana (verb for relaxing/unwinding).
1. Juče sam se *kupao* u reci. (verb for bathing)
2. Ona se uvek *smeje* na njegove šale. (verb for laughing)
3. Mi se *odmaramo* posle dugog dana. (verb for resting)
4. Deca se *igraju* u parku svako popodne. (verb for playing)
5. On se *oblači* vrlo brzo svakog jutra. (verb for dressing)
6. Ja se *umivam* svakog jutra pre doručka. (verb for washing face)
7. Njih dvoje se *vole* već dugo vremena. (verb for loving)
8. Ti se *češljaš* svaki dan pre škole. (verb for brushing hair)
9. Mi se *smeštamo* u hotel čim stignemo. (verb for settling in)
10. Ona se *šminka* pre nego što izađe. (verb for applying makeup)