Exercises on Common Serbian Prepositions and Their Usage

Mastering prepositions in Serbian can be a challenging yet crucial aspect of becoming proficient in the language. Prepositions are words that connect nouns, pronouns, and phrases to other words within a sentence, and they often indicate relationships of time, place, direction, or cause. In Serbian, prepositions can significantly alter the meaning of a sentence, making it essential to understand their correct usage. Our exercises focus on the most commonly used Serbian prepositions, providing you with practical examples and contextual usage to help you grasp their nuances. These exercises are designed to cater to learners at different levels, from beginners to advanced speakers. By engaging with a variety of sentence structures and contexts, you will develop a deeper understanding of how prepositions function in everyday Serbian. Whether you are looking to enhance your conversational skills or improve your written communication, these exercises will provide you with the tools needed to use Serbian prepositions accurately and effectively. Dive in and start practicing to build a solid foundation in one of the most vital components of the Serbian language.

Exercise 1

1. On ide *u* školu (preposition for direction).

2. Knjiga je *na* stolu (preposition for location).

3. Idem *sa* prijateljima u bioskop (preposition indicating companionship).

4. Pas spava *pored* kreveta (preposition indicating position next to something).

5. Učimo *o* istoriji Srbije (preposition used for topics of study).

6. Ona je *iz* Beograda (preposition indicating origin).

7. Sastanak je *u* 10 sati (preposition for time).

8. On je *kod* lekara (preposition indicating someone's place or location).

9. Čaj je *za* tebe (preposition indicating purpose or recipient).

10. On radi *u* bolnici (preposition for workplace).

Exercise 2

1. Moj brat ide *u* školu svaki dan (preposition for "to" a place).

2. Knjiga je *na* stolu (preposition for "on" a surface).

3. Živim *u* Beogradu (preposition for "in" a city).

4. Idemo *na* plažu sledeće nedelje (preposition for "to" a specific place).

5. Ključ je *u* fioci (preposition for "in" a container).

6. Pas spava *pored* kreveta (preposition for "next to" an object).

7. Letimo *preko* okeana (preposition for "over" a large area).

8. Čekam te *ispred* bioskopa (preposition for "in front of" a place).

9. Bicikl je *iza* kuće (preposition for "behind" an object).

10. Moj prijatelj dolazi *iz* Amerike (preposition for "from" a country).

Exercise 3

1. On ide *u* školu svaki dan (preposition for "to").

2. Knjiga je *na* stolu (preposition for "on").

3. Dolazim *iz* Srbije (preposition for "from").

4. Čekam te *kod* kuće (preposition for "at").

5. Idemo *preko* mosta (preposition for "over").

6. Sedi *pored* mene (preposition for "next to").

7. Pas je *ispod* stola (preposition for "under").

8. Idemo *kroz* park (preposition for "through").

9. Došao sam *posle* posla (preposition for "after").

10. Voz ide *prema* gradu (preposition for "towards").