When you're just starting out in Serbian, one of the first verbs you'll want to learn is how to talk about swimming. Plivati is the verb you need!
It's a regular verb, which means its conjugations follow a predictable pattern, making it easier to remember.
You'll often use it to talk about what people do in water, like at a beach or a pool.
Knowing this verb helps you describe basic activities and understand simple sentences about leisure.
When you want to say "to swim" in Serbian, you use the verb plivati. This is a common and useful verb for everyday conversations, especially when talking about summer activities or sports. It's an imperfective verb, meaning it describes an ongoing or repeated action. For example, if you want to say "I swim," you would say "Ja plivam."
You use the verb "plivati" when you want to say "to swim" in Serbian. This is an imperfective verb, which means it describes an ongoing or repeated action. For example, if you want to say "I swim every day," you would use "plivati."
It's a regular verb, so its conjugations follow a predictable pattern. You'll often see it with prepositions like "u" (in) when talking about swimming in a specific body of water, like "plivati u moru" (to swim in the sea). Remember, "plivati" focuses on the act of swimming itself.
When you're talking about swimming, there are a few useful phrases. If you want to say someone knows how to swim, you'd say, 'Ume da pliva'. The verb 'znati' means 'to know,' but for skills like swimming, 'umeti' is more natural. If you're going to the pool, you might say, 'Idem na bazen da plivam'. And if someone is swimming well, you could comment, 'Dobro pliva!'
When discussing the verb “plivati” (to swim) at a C1 level, we can explore its more nuanced uses beyond its literal meaning. While it primarily means to propel oneself through water, it can also be used figuratively.
For example, someone might say “plivam u obavezama” (I’m swimming in obligations), meaning they are overwhelmed with tasks. Similarly, “plivati protiv struje” (to swim against the current) implies going against popular opinion or facing significant challenges.
Understanding these idiomatic expressions enriches your comprehension and allows for more sophisticated communication in Serbian.
Also, consider its perfective counterpart, “isplivati”, which means to swim out or emerge from water, often metaphorically used as “to overcome a difficulty.”
When discussing the verb “plivati,” meaning “to swim,” it’s useful to delve into its broader contextual uses beyond the literal act of swimming. For instance, one might encounter expressions where “plivati” is used metaphorically. Consider situations where someone is deeply immersed or struggling with a large amount of work or information; they might describe themselves as “plivati u obavezama” (literally, “to swim in obligations”) or “plivati u podacima” (“to swim in data”), indicating an overwhelming quantity rather than a physical act. This metaphorical extension is a key aspect of advanced Serbian usage.
plivati في 30 ثانية
- Common verb for swimming.
- Used for people and animals.
- Essential for discussing water activities.
§ What 'plivati' means
- Definition
- The Serbian verb 'plivati' directly translates to 'to swim' in English. It's used when talking about moving through water using your body.
You'll use 'plivati' when you want to say that someone is swimming, that you like to swim, or that something is floating on water. It's a very common verb, especially if you're talking about summer, holidays, or any activity involving water.
Serbian is a Slavic language, and like many verbs, 'plivati' changes its ending depending on who is doing the swimming (the subject) and when the action is happening (the tense). Don't worry too much about all the changes right now, but it's good to know that it's not a fixed word. For A1 level, focus on understanding the basic meaning and a few simple uses.
Think of it this way: if you're in a pool, a lake, or the sea, and you're moving yourself through the water, you are 'plivati'. If a duck is on the surface of a pond, it is also 'plivati'.
§ When to use 'plivati'
You'll hear and use 'plivati' in many everyday situations. Here are some common ones:
- Talking about hobbies and activities: Many people enjoy swimming as a sport or a way to relax.
- Describing what people are doing at the beach or pool: "He is swimming," "They are swimming."
- Discussing travel or holidays: "We went to the sea to swim."
- Referring to animals in water: "The fish swim in the river."
- Figurative expressions: While less common at A1, sometimes 'plivati' can be used to mean 'to float' or 'to drift' in a more general sense, but stick to the literal meaning for now.
It's a regular verb, which means it follows predictable patterns. This is good news because once you learn a few common patterns, you can apply them to many other verbs. For 'plivati', at the A1 level, focus on understanding it in simple sentences.
Ja volim da plivam.
This means: "I like to swim." (Hint: 'Ja' means 'I', 'volim' means 'like', 'da' is a connector.)
On pliva u bazenu.
This means: "He swims in the pool." (Hint: 'On' means 'He', 'u bazenu' means 'in the pool'.)
Mi ćemo plivati sutra.
This means: "We will swim tomorrow." (Hint: 'Mi' means 'We', 'ćemo' indicates future tense, 'sutra' means 'tomorrow'.)
Understanding 'plivati' is a great first step into verbs related to activities and movement in Serbian. Keep an ear out for it, and try to use it in simple sentences yourself.
§ Understanding 'plivati'
The Serbian verb 'plivati' (CEFR A1) means 'to swim'. It's a common verb you'll want to know, especially if you plan to visit any of Serbia's beautiful rivers or lakes, or simply talk about swimming as an activity.
- Definition
- To swim
§ Basic Conjugation of 'plivati'
'Plivati' is an imperfective verb, meaning it describes an ongoing or repeated action. Here's how it conjugates in the present tense:
- Ja plivam (I swim)
- Ti plivaš (You swim - singular, informal)
- On/Ona/Ono pliva (He/She/It swims)
- Mi plivamo (We swim)
- Vi plivate (You swim - plural or singular, formal)
- Oni/One/Ona plivaju (They swim)
§ Using 'plivati' in Sentences
Let's look at some examples to see how 'plivati' is used in context. You'll notice that the preposition 'u' (in) is often used when talking about swimming in a specific body of water.
Ja volim da plivam u reci.
Translation hint: I like to swim in the river.
Deca plivaju u bazenu svaki dan.
Translation hint: The children swim in the pool every day.
On pliva brzo.
Translation hint: He swims fast.
§ Prepositions with 'plivati'
As mentioned, 'u' (in) is commonly used. It's followed by the locative case. Don't worry too much about cases at A1, just observe the pattern.
- Common Preposition
- u (in) + Locative Case
Example: u moru (in the sea), u jezeru (in the lake), u bazenu (in the pool).
Mi volimo da plivamo u moru leti.
Translation hint: We like to swim in the sea in summer.
Oni ne žele da plivaju u hladnoj vodi.
Translation hint: They don't want to swim in cold water.
§ Related vocabulary
To enhance your understanding, here are a few related words you might encounter:
- plivač (male swimmer)
- plivačica (female swimmer)
- plivanje (swimming - the noun)
- bazen (swimming pool)
- reka (river)
- jezero (lake)
- more (sea)
On je dobar plivač.
Translation hint: He is a good swimmer.
Volim plivanje.
Translation hint: I like swimming.
Keep practicing these sentences and the conjugation, and you'll be using 'plivati' like a pro in no time!
§ Don't Confuse 'plivati' with 'kupanje' or 'roniti'
When you're learning Serbian, it's easy to get words that seem similar mixed up. 'Plivati' means 'to swim.' Simple enough, right? But some learners confuse it with 'kupanje' or 'roniti'. Let's clear that up.
- DEFINITION
- 'Kupanje' means 'bathing' or 'taking a bath/shower.' You might be in water, but you're not necessarily swimming. Think about taking a relaxing soak in a tub or showering to get clean. You wouldn't use 'plivati' for that.
Volim toplo kupanje posle dugog dana. (I like a warm bath after a long day.)
Idem pod tuš na brzo kupanje. (I'm going to take a quick shower.)
- DEFINITION
- 'Roniti' means 'to dive' or 'to scuba dive.' While diving often involves water, it's a specific action different from general swimming. You can dive without swimming, and you can swim without diving.
On voli da roni u dubokom moru. (He loves to dive in the deep sea.)
§ Incorrect Verb Conjugation
Serbian verbs can be tricky with their conjugations. 'Plivati' is an imperfective verb. This means it describes an ongoing or repeated action. You need to make sure you're using the correct endings for the person and tense you're talking about.
Here's a quick reminder of the present tense conjugations for 'plivati':
- Ja plivam (I swim)
- Ti plivaš (You swim - singular, informal)
- On/Ona/Ono pliva (He/She/It swims)
- Mi plivamo (We swim)
- Vi plivate (You swim - plural or formal singular)
- Oni/One/Ona plivaju (They swim)
A common mistake is using the wrong ending or even mixing up the stem of the verb. Pay attention to those last few letters!
GREŠKA: Ja plivajem u jezeru. (Incorrect: I swim in the lake.)
ISPRAVNO: Ja plivam u jezeru. (Correct: I swim in the lake.)
§ Using 'plivati' without Context
While 'plivati' simply means 'to swim,' sometimes learners forget that in Serbian, just like in English, you need to provide some context if you want to be fully understood. Simply saying 'Ja plivam' is fine, but if you want to say *where* or *when* you swim, you need to add those details.
Volim da plivam u moru. (I like to swim in the sea.)
Svakog leta plivamo u bazenu. (Every summer we swim in the pool.)
It's not a 'mistake' in the sense of being grammatically wrong, but it can make your sentences sound less natural or complete. Always think about what additional information would make your sentence clearer.
How Formal Is It?
"Danas moram plivati u bazenu."
"Volim plivati leti."
"Idemo plivati sutra!"
"Deca vole da se brčkaju u plićaku."
"Hajde da se bućkamo malo!"
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Volim da plivam u moru.
I like to swim in the sea.
Da li voliš da plivaš?
Do you like to swim?
On ne zna da pliva.
He doesn't know how to swim.
Deca plivaju u bazenu.
The children are swimming in the pool.
Ona će plivati sutra.
She will swim tomorrow.
Mi plivamo svaki dan.
We swim every day.
Oni vole da plivaju zajedno.
They like to swim together.
Možeš li da plivaš brzo?
Can you swim fast?
Volim da plivam u moru tokom leta.
I like to swim in the sea during summer.
Moja deca uče da plivaju u bazenu.
My children are learning to swim in the pool.
On može da pliva veoma brzo.
He can swim very fast.
Da li voliš da plivaš u hladnoj vodi?
Do you like to swim in cold water?
Nisam plivao godinama, moram ponovo da vežbam.
I haven't swum in years, I need to practice again.
Kada sam bio mali, plivao sam svaki dan.
When I was little, I used to swim every day.
Planiramo da plivamo u jezeru sutra ako bude lepo vreme.
We plan to swim in the lake tomorrow if the weather is nice.
Ona je toliko umorna da jedva može da pliva.
She is so tired she can barely swim.
Volim da plivam u moru tokom leta.
I love to swim in the sea during summer.
Deca uče da plivaju u bazenu svake subote.
Children learn to swim in the pool every Saturday.
On može da pliva veoma brzo, kao profesionalac.
He can swim very fast, like a professional.
Da li ste ikada plivali u hladnoj reci?
Have you ever swum in a cold river?
Želim da plivam do onog ostrva, ali je predaleko.
I want to swim to that island, but it's too far.
Nije sigurno plivati ovde zbog jakih struja.
It's not safe to swim here because of the strong currents.
Kada sam bio mlad, plivao sam svaki dan.
When I was young, I swam every day.
Oni će plivati u jezeru ako vreme bude lepo.
They will swim in the lake if the weather is nice.
Iako sam umoran, nastaviću da plivam dok ne preplivam celo jezero.
Although I am tired, I will continue to swim until I swim across the entire lake.
Future tense of 'nastaviti' (to continue) and 'preplivati' (to swim across).
On toliko voli more da bi plivao satima, čak i po najvećem talasima.
He loves the sea so much that he would swim for hours, even in the biggest waves.
Conditional tense of 'plivati' (would swim).
Nije mi jasno kako možeš plivati u tako hladnoj vodi, ja bih se smrznuo.
I don't understand how you can swim in such cold water, I would freeze.
Conditional tense of 'smrznuti se' (to freeze).
Ako želiš da plivaš sa delfinima, moraš otići na otvoreno more.
If you want to swim with dolphins, you have to go to the open sea.
Present tense of 'želeti' (to want) and 'morati' (to have to).
Kada sam bio dete, mislio sam da mogu plivati kao riba, ali sada sam sporiji.
When I was a child, I thought I could swim like a fish, but now I am slower.
Past tense of 'misliti' (to think) and present tense of 'biti' (to be).
Pokušao je da pliva protiv struje, ali ga je reka jednostavno odnela nizvodno.
He tried to swim against the current, but the river simply carried him downstream.
Past tense of 'pokušati' (to try) and 'odneti' (to carry away).
Ona sanja da jednog dana prepliva kanal Lamanš, to joj je životni cilj.
She dreams of one day swimming across the English Channel, that's her life goal.
Present tense of 'sanjati' (to dream) and future tense of 'preplivati' (to swim across).
Uprkos tome što je plivala godinama, nikada nije učestvovala na takmičenjima.
Despite having swum for years, she never participated in competitions.
Past participle of 'plivati' (swum) and past tense of 'učestvovati' (to participate).
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Ja plivam.
Ja plivam. (I swim.)
Ti plivaš.
Ti plivaš. (You swim. - singular informal)
On/Ona/Ono pliva.
On pliva. (He swims.)
Mi plivamo.
Mi plivamo. (We swim.)
Vi plivate.
Vi plivate. (You swim. - plural/singular formal)
Oni/One/Ona plivaju.
Oni plivaju. (They swim. - masculine/mixed plural)
Ja volim da plivam.
Ja volim da plivam. (I like to swim.)
Želim da plivam.
Želim da plivam. (I want to swim.)
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Usage Notes for 'plivati' (to swim)
'Plivati' is an imperfective verb, meaning it describes an ongoing or repeated action. If you want to talk about swimming as a general activity or hobby, this is the verb you'll use.
- Present Tense: ja plivam, ti plivaš, on/ona/ono pliva, mi plivamo, vi plivate, oni/one/ona plivaju.
- Past Tense: ja sam plivao/plivala (I swam), ti si plivao/plivala, etc.
- Future Tense: ja ću plivati (I will swim), ti ćeš plivati, etc.
Example 1: Volim da plivam leti. (I like to swim in the summer.)
Example 2: Ona pliva svaki dan. (She swims every day.)
Example 3: Da li znaš da plivaš? (Do you know how to swim?)
Common Mistakes with 'plivati'
- Confusing with 'zaplivati': While 'plivati' means 'to swim' generally or repeatedly, 'zaplivati' (perfective) means 'to take a swim' or 'to start swimming' – a single, completed action.
- Incorrect conjugations: Pay close attention to the endings for each person in the present tense, as they can differ from other verb groups. For example, don't use '-aš' for 'ja' (I) or '-amo' for 'ti' (you singular).
- Missing auxiliary verbs in past/future: Remember that Serbian past and future tenses often require an auxiliary verb (e.g., 'sam', 'će'). Don't just say 'Ja plivao' for 'I swam'; it should be 'Ja sam plivao'.
اختبر نفسك 84 أسئلة
Ja volim da ___ u moru. (I like to ___ in the sea.)
The verb 'plivati' conjugates to 'plivam' for 'Ja' (I).
On želi da ___ u bazenu. (He wants to ___ in the pool.)
The verb 'plivati' conjugates to 'pliva' for 'On' (He).
Mi ćemo ___ sutra. (We will ___ tomorrow.)
When used with 'ćemo' (will), the infinitive form 'plivati' is used.
Ona ne može da ___ dobro. (She cannot ___ well.)
The verb 'plivati' conjugates to 'pliva' for 'Ona' (She).
Da li volite da ___? (Do you like to ___?)
The verb 'plivati' conjugates to 'plivate' for 'Vi' (You, plural/formal).
Deca vole da ___ u reci. (Children like to ___ in the river.)
The verb 'plivati' conjugates to 'plivaju' for 'Oni/One/Ona' (They).
Choose the correct translation for 'to swim'.
'Plivati' means 'to swim' in Serbian.
Which word means 'I swim'?
'Ja plivam' is the first person singular form for 'to swim'.
Choose the correct sentence: 'She swims.'
'Ona pliva' is the correct conjugation for 'she swims'.
'Plivati' means 'to run'.
'Plivati' means 'to swim'. 'Trčati' means 'to run'.
The word for 'we swim' is 'Mi plivamo'.
'Mi plivamo' is the correct conjugation for 'we swim'.
If you want to say 'You (singular) swim', you say 'Ti pliva'.
For 'You (singular) swim', you say 'Ti plivaš'.
Choose the correct translation for 'I swim' (present tense):
'Ja plivam' is the correct first-person singular present tense conjugation of 'plivati'.
Which sentence means 'She likes to swim'?
'Ona voli da pliva' uses the correct structure for expressing likes with a verb.
Complete the sentence: 'Oni žele ____ u moru.' (They want to swim in the sea.)
The infinitive form 'plivati' is used after 'žele' (they want).
The sentence 'Mi plivamo u reci.' means 'We swim in the river.'
'Mi plivamo' is the correct first-person plural present tense of 'plivati', and 'u reci' means 'in the river'.
The word 'plivala' is the feminine past tense form of 'plivati'.
'Plivala' is indeed the third-person singular feminine past tense form of 'plivati'. For example, 'Ona je plivala' (She swam).
You use 'plivaš' when talking about what 'we' (mi) do.
'Plivaš' is the second-person singular form (you - informal). For 'we', you would use 'plivamo'.
What do I like to do in the summer?
Where and how often do they swim?
What is being asked about swimming?
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Ja plivam brzo.
Focus: plivam, brzo
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Mi ne plivamo zimi.
Focus: ne, plivamo, zimi
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Da li možeš da plivaš?
Focus: Da li možeš, plivaš
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Write a sentence describing what someone likes to do at the beach, using the verb 'plivati'.
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Volim plivati u moru kada sam na plaži. (I like to swim in the sea when I am at the beach.)
Imagine you are inviting a friend to go swimming. Write a short message in Serbian. Use 'plivati'.
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Ćao! Hoćeš li da idemo plivati u bazenu sutra? (Hi! Do you want to go swimming in the pool tomorrow?)
Describe a memory of learning to swim. Use 'plivati' in your description.
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Sećam se kada sam naučio plivati, bilo je teško, ali sada je zabavno. (I remember when I learned to swim, it was hard, but now it's fun.)
Šta Marko voli da radi na jezeru?
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Marko voli leto. Svakog dana ide na jezero i pliva. Njegova sestra, Ana, ne voli plivati, ali voli da se sunča. Marko uvek pokušava da je nagovori da pliva.
Šta Marko voli da radi na jezeru?
Marko voli da pliva svakog dana na jezeru.
Marko voli da pliva svakog dana na jezeru.
Gde ljudi mogu plivati u Srbiji?
Read this passage:
U Srbiji ima mnogo reka gde ljudi mogu plivati leti. Neke reke su čiste i popularne, dok druge nisu bezbedne. Važno je plivati samo na označenim mestima.
Gde ljudi mogu plivati u Srbiji?
Tekst kaže da u Srbiji ima mnogo reka gde ljudi mogu plivati leti.
Tekst kaže da u Srbiji ima mnogo reka gde ljudi mogu plivati leti.
Šta je dečak radio svakog jutra na odmoru?
Read this passage:
Dečak je bio na odmoru sa porodicom. Svako jutro je išao na bazen da pliva. Njegova mama mu je rekla da bude oprezan u dubokoj vodi. On je uživao u plivanju.
Šta je dečak radio svakog jutra na odmoru?
Dečak je svako jutro išao na bazen da pliva.
Dečak je svako jutro išao na bazen da pliva.
Prošlog leta sam naučio/la da ___ u moru.
The verb 'plivati' (to swim) needs to be conjugated in the first person singular present tense, which is 'plivam'. The sentence means: 'Last summer I learned to swim in the sea.'
Deca vole da se ___ u bazenu tokom leta.
The verb 'plivati' (to swim) needs to be conjugated in the third person plural present tense, which is 'plivaju'. The sentence means: 'Children love to swim in the pool during summer.'
Ako želiš da budeš zdrav/a, treba da ___ redovno.
The verb 'plivati' (to swim) needs to be conjugated in the second person singular present tense, which is 'plivaš'. The sentence means: 'If you want to be healthy, you should swim regularly.'
Mi ćemo ___ u jezeru ako bude toplo vreme.
The auxiliary verb 'ćemo' (we will) requires the infinitive form of the main verb, which is 'plivati'. The sentence means: 'We will swim in the lake if the weather is warm.'
On je veoma dobar u ___ .
The preposition 'u' (in) requires the noun form of the verb, which is 'plivanju' (swimming, in dative case). The sentence means: 'He is very good at swimming.'
Želim da ___ kao riba.
The verb 'želim' (I want) requires the conjugated form of the following verb in the first person singular present tense, which is 'plivam'. The sentence means: 'I want to swim like a fish.'
The speaker likes to swim in the sea during summer.
The speaker is asking if they will swim tomorrow if it's sunny.
The speaker hasn't swum in years but would like to again.
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Volim da plivam.
Focus: plivam (plee-vahm)
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On pliva brzo.
Focus: pliva (plee-vah)
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Mi smo plivali juče.
Focus: plivali (plee-vah-lee)
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Write a short paragraph about your favorite summer activity, using the word 'plivati' at least once. (Napišite kratak paragraf o vašoj omiljenoj letnjoj aktivnosti, koristeći reč 'plivati' barem jednom.)
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Sample answer
Moja omiljena letnja aktivnost je plivati u moru. Volim da idem na plažu sa prijateljima i da se opuštam pored vode. Kada je sunčano, plivanje je savršeno osveženje.
Imagine you are inviting a friend to go swimming. Write a short message or email. (Zamislite da pozivate prijatelja da idete da plivate. Napišite kratku poruku ili email.)
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Zdravo Marko, Da li si slobodan sutra popodne? Razmišljao sam da idemo na bazen da plivamo. Bilo bi super da se družimo. Javi mi ako možeš!
Describe a time you learned to swim or taught someone to swim. (Opišite vreme kada ste naučili da plivate ili ste nekoga učili da pliva.)
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Sećam se kada sam kao dete učio da plivam. Bilo je pomalo strašno u početku, ali moj otac mi je pomogao. Sada volim da plivam i uživam u svakom trenutku u vodi.
Šta je popularna rekreacija u Srbiji tokom leta?
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U Srbiji, plivanje je popularna rekreacija tokom letnjih meseci. Mnogi ljudi posete reke, jezera i bazene kako bi se osvežili. Deca često idu u školu plivanja kako bi naučila pravilnu tehniku. Sportsko plivanje je takođe razvijeno, sa mnogim talentovanim plivačima.
Šta je popularna rekreacija u Srbiji tokom leta?
Tekst kaže da je 'plivanje popularna rekreacija tokom letnjih meseci'.
Tekst kaže da je 'plivanje popularna rekreacija tokom letnjih meseci'.
Koliko godina je imao Petar kada je naučio da pliva?
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Mali Petar obožava da pliva. Svakog vikenda, kada je lepo vreme, njegov otac ga vodi na bazen. Petar je naučio da pliva kada je imao pet godina i sada je veoma vešt. Njegov san je da jednog dana pliva na olimpijskim igrama.
Koliko godina je imao Petar kada je naučio da pliva?
Tekst navodi da je 'Petar naučio da pliva kada je imao pet godina'.
Tekst navodi da je 'Petar naučio da pliva kada je imao pet godina'.
Gde je osoba plivala prošle nedelje?
Read this passage:
Prošle nedelje sam išla na more sa porodicom. Vreme je bilo prelepo i provela sam sate plivajući u toploj vodi. Bilo je mnogo riba oko mene. Osećala sam se tako opušteno. Jedva čekam da ponovo idem.
Gde je osoba plivala prošle nedelje?
Rečenica kaže 'Prošle nedelje sam išla na more sa porodicom. Vreme je bilo prelepo i provela sam sate plivajući u toploj vodi.'
Rečenica kaže 'Prošle nedelje sam išla na more sa porodicom. Vreme je bilo prelepo i provela sam sate plivajući u toploj vodi.'
This sentence means 'I like to swim in the sea.' The structure is Subject + verb 'volim' (like) + 'da' + infinitive verb 'plivam' (to swim) + prepositional phrase 'u moru' (in the sea).
This sentence means 'They will swim in the pool tomorrow.' The structure is Subject + future auxiliary 'će' + infinitive verb 'plivati' (to swim) + prepositional phrase 'u bazenu' (in the pool) + adverb of time 'sutra' (tomorrow).
This is a question asking 'Do you know how to swim well?' 'Da li' introduces a yes/no question. 'Znaš' is 'you know', 'dobro' is 'well', and 'da plivaš' is 'to swim'.
Ona ___ svakog jutra u jezeru.
The verb 'plivati' needs to be conjugated in the third person singular present tense to agree with 'Ona' (She).
Deca vole da ___ u moru tokom leta.
The verb 'plivati' needs to be conjugated in the third person plural present tense to agree with 'Deca' (Children).
Uvek sam želeo da naučim da ___ profesionalno.
After 'da naučim' (to learn), the infinitive form of the verb 'plivati' is used.
Prošle godine on je ___ u hladnoj reci.
The past tense masculine singular form of 'plivati' is 'plivao' to agree with 'on' (he) and the past time reference 'prošle godine' (last year).
Ako bude toplo, mi ćemo ___ ceo dan.
The future tense first person plural form of 'plivati' is 'plivaćemo' to agree with 'mi' (we) and the future time reference 'ako bude toplo' (if it's warm).
Jesi li ikada ___ u okeanu?
This is a question using the perfect tense. Since the question is addressed to a masculine 'ti' (you), the masculine past participle 'plivao' is used. If it were a feminine 'ti', 'plivala' would be correct.
He decided to swim to the shore.
The children loved to swim in the lake during summer.
If you want to stay in shape, I recommend you swim regularly.
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Da li ste ikada probali da plivate u otvorenom moru?
Focus: plivate, otvorenom
قلت:
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Nadam se da ću jednog dana naučiti da plivam kao profesionalac.
Focus: nadam se, naučiti, profesionalac
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Koliko često plivate kada ste na odmoru?
Focus: koliko, često, odmoru
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Nakon višegodišnjeg treninga, sportista je bio u stanju da ___ duž reke bez napora.
Here, 'pliva' is the correct present tense form for the third person singular, indicating a continuous or habitual action. The infinitive 'plivati' would require a modal verb.
Uprkos oluji, odlučili su da nastave sa ___ u jezeru, prkoseći opasnostima.
The instrumental case 'plivanjem' is required here because 'sa' (with) precedes it, indicating the means or manner of continuing the action.
Njegova sposobnost da ___ pod vodom duže od tri minuta iznenadila je sve prisutne.
The infinitive 'plivati' is needed after 'sposobnost da' (ability to) to express the action being performed.
Iako je voda bila ledena, hrabri spasioci su bez oklevanja počeli da ___ ka unesrećenima.
The third person plural present tense 'plivaju' is correct for 'spasioci' (rescuers) as they are the ones performing the action.
Nakon što je završio težak posao, sanjao je o tome da jednostavno ode na plažu i ___ u moru.
Here, 'pliva' (present tense) works well to express a desired future action, implying a relaxed and immediate wish. While 'plivati' is also grammatically possible, 'pliva' feels more natural in this context of immediate desire.
Uprkos svim predviđanjima, uspela je da ___ protiv struje i dođe do obale.
The verb 'uspela je da' (she managed to) is followed by the present tense form 'pliva' to indicate the successful action.
Write a short paragraph (3-4 sentences) about a time you went swimming or wished you could. Describe the experience or your feelings.
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Sample answer
Prošlog leta sam plivala u Jadranskom moru. Voda je bila predivno topla i čista, osećala sam se tako slobodno. Volela bih da mogu da plivam svaki dan, to je tako opuštajuće iskustvo.
Imagine you are describing to a friend the best place to swim in Serbia. Write a few sentences detailing its qualities and why it's ideal.
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Sample answer
Ako želiš da plivaš, preporučujem ti jezero Palić. Voda je tamo čista i okruženo je prelepom prirodom. Mislim da je idealno za opuštanje i uživanje u plivanju tokom celog dana.
Write a paragraph (3-4 sentences) discussing the health benefits of swimming and why it's a good form of exercise.
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Sample answer
Plivanje je izuzetan oblik vežbanja za celo telo. Pomaže u jačanju mišića, poboljšava kardiovaskularno zdravlje i odlično je za zglobove. Mnogi ljudi plivaju da bi ostali u formi i osećali se dobro.
Šta je preporučljivo kada se pliva u otvorenim vodama?
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Iako je plivanje divna aktivnost, važno je biti svestan potencijalnih opasnosti, posebno kada plivate u otvorenim vodama. Struje mogu biti jake, a dubina nepredvidiva. Uvek je preporučljivo plivati u nadziranim oblastima ili sa iskusnim plivačima.
Šta je preporučljivo kada se pliva u otvorenim vodama?
Tekst navodi da je 'uvek preporučljivo plivati u nadziranim oblastima ili sa iskusnim plivačima'.
Tekst navodi da je 'uvek preporučljivo plivati u nadziranim oblastima ili sa iskusnim plivačima'.
Koja je glavna razlika između plivanja u bazenu i u prirodnim vodama prema tekstu?
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Neki ljudi preferiraju plivanje u bazenu zbog kontrolisanog okruženja i dostupnosti spasilaca. Drugi više vole prirodna jezera i reke zbog osećaja slobode i kontakta sa prirodom. Oba imaju svoje prednosti i zavise od ličnih preferencija.
Koja je glavna razlika između plivanja u bazenu i u prirodnim vodama prema tekstu?
Tekst naglašava 'kontrolisano okruženje i dostupnost spasilaca' za bazene i 'osećaja slobode i kontakta sa prirodom' za prirodne vode.
Tekst naglašava 'kontrolisano okruženje i dostupnost spasilaca' za bazene i 'osećaja slobode i kontakta sa prirodom' za prirodne vode.
Šta se dešava sa ljudima koji pohađaju kurseve plivanja?
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Plivanje je veština koja se može naučiti u bilo kom uzrastu. Mnogi kursevi plivanja su dostupni za decu i odrasle, pomažući im da razviju samopouzdanje u vodi. Redovnim vežbanjem, svako može postati dobar plivač i uživati u svim blagodetima ove aktivnosti.
Šta se dešava sa ljudima koji pohađaju kurseve plivanja?
Tekst kaže da kursevi plivanja 'pomažu im da razviju samopouzdanje u vodi'.
Tekst kaže da kursevi plivanja 'pomažu im da razviju samopouzdanje u vodi'.
This sentence describes swimming across an ocean without any vessel, emphasizing an extreme act of swimming.
This sentence explains the rigorous training regimen of professional swimmers to improve their endurance.
This metaphorical sentence highlights someone's exceptional swimming ability, comparing it to a fish.
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Summary
Plivati is the basic verb for 'to swim' in Serbian, crucial for talking about water sports and activities.
- Common verb for swimming.
- Used for people and animals.
- Essential for discussing water activities.
