المعنى
Daily dental hygiene routine.
خلفية ثقافية
Children often grow up watching 'Branko Kockica', a famous TV host who taught them the importance of 'pranje zuba' through catchy songs. There is a humorous cultural trope that 'rakija' (brandy) can cure a toothache, though everyone still 'pere zube' for hygiene. Belgrade has a very high density of dental clinics, and 'hollywood smile' aesthetics are becoming very popular among young people. In the past, people used salt or soda bicarbonate to 'wash' their teeth before modern toothpaste was widely available.
Verb Aspect
Use 'perem' for the habit and 'oprao sam' for when you actually finished the job tonight.
Avoid 'Četkati'
Even if you see 'četkica' (toothbrush), don't use the verb 'četkati' for the action. It sounds like you're scrubbing a floor!
المعنى
Daily dental hygiene routine.
Verb Aspect
Use 'perem' for the habit and 'oprao sam' for when you actually finished the job tonight.
Avoid 'Četkati'
Even if you see 'četkica' (toothbrush), don't use the verb 'četkati' for the action. It sounds like you're scrubbing a floor!
The 'E' Change
Memorize the 'perem' stem early. It's the same for 'prati veš' (wash laundry) and 'prati sudove' (wash dishes).
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'prati' in the present tense.
Ja svako jutro ______ zube.
The first person singular present tense of 'prati' is 'perem'.
Which sentence is the most natural in Serbian?
How do you say 'I am brushing my teeth'?
'Perem zube' is the standard collocation in Serbian.
Complete the dialogue with the correct perfective form.
Mama: 'Marko, jesi li ______ zube?' / Marko: 'Jesam, mama!'
The past participle (masculine) of the perfective verb 'oprati' is 'oprao'.
Match the Serbian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the core vocabulary items related to dental hygiene.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
Things you 'PRATI' (Wash)
Hygiene
- • zube (teeth)
- • ruke (hands)
- • kosu (hair)
Chores
- • sudove (dishes)
- • veš (laundry)
- • prozore (windows)
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينJa svako jutro ______ zube.
The first person singular present tense of 'prati' is 'perem'.
How do you say 'I am brushing my teeth'?
'Perem zube' is the standard collocation in Serbian.
Mama: 'Marko, jesi li ______ zube?' / Marko: 'Jesam, mama!'
The past participle (masculine) of the perfective verb 'oprati' is 'oprao'.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
These are the core vocabulary items related to dental hygiene.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt is understood but usually refers to flossing or a professional cleaning at the dentist. For daily brushing, use 'prati'.
Yes! 'Prati auto', 'prati sudove', and 'prati zube' all use the same verb.
Because 'zube' is the Accusative case (direct object). 'Zubi' is only for the subject (e.g., 'Moji zubi su beli').
No. Unlike Spanish 'lavarse', in Serbian you just say 'perem zube'.
It is 'četkica za zube' (literally: little brush for teeth).
It is 'pasta za zube'.
It is neutral. It's used in all levels of society.
No, 'operem' usually implies a future intent or a habitual completed action in a subordinate clause.
Then you would say 'perem zub', but that's unlikely!
Some people say 'glancati bisere' (polishing pearls), but it's very rare and mostly a joke.
عبارات ذات صلة
prati ruke
similarto wash hands
umivati se
similarto wash one's face
čistiti koncem
builds onto floss
ispirati usta
builds onto rinse the mouth
oštriti zube
contrastto sharpen teeth
