A1 Collocation Neutral

Šetati psa

šetati psa

To walk the dog

Bedeutung

Taking a pet for exercise.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

In cities like Belgrade, dog walking is a primary social activity. People often spend more time talking to other dog owners than actually walking. Many Serbian cafes and 'kafanas' are dog-friendly. It's common to see a dog resting under a table while the owner drinks 'domaća kafa'. In rural Serbia, dogs are often kept as guard dogs and aren't 'walked' in the urban sense, as they have large yards or fields to roam. There is a strong culture of feeding and 'walking' community dogs (strays) in certain neighborhoods, reflecting a collective care for animals.

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Use 'Prošetati' for favors

If you ask someone to walk your dog just once, use 'prošetati' instead of 'šetati'.

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Watch the ending

Never say 'šetati pas'. The 'a' at the end of 'psa' is mandatory.

Bedeutung

Taking a pet for exercise.

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Use 'Prošetati' for favors

If you ask someone to walk your dog just once, use 'prošetati' instead of 'šetati'.

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Watch the ending

Never say 'šetati pas'. The 'a' at the end of 'psa' is mandatory.

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Socialize!

In Serbia, saying 'Šetate psa?' to someone is a perfectly normal way to start a conversation.

Teste dich selbst

Fill in the correct form of the word 'pas'.

Ja svako jutro šetam ______.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: psa

The word must be in the Accusative case because it is the direct object of the verb 'šetati'.

Which verb is correct for walking a dog?

Marko voli da ______ psa pored reke.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: šetati

'Šetati' is the standard transitive verb for taking a pet for a walk.

Complete the dialogue.

Ana: Gde je tvoj brat? Bojan: ______.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: On šeta psa

The most natural response to describe a current action.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You want to invite a friend to walk their dog with you.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Hoćeš li da šetamo pse zajedno?

This is a polite and common way to suggest a joint activity.

Match the Serbian phrase with its English meaning.

1. Šetam psa. 2. Prošetao sam psa. 3. Šetaću psa.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

This tests your knowledge of present, past, and future tenses.

🎉 Ergebnis: /5

Visuelle Lernhilfen

Essential Dog Walking Kit

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Equipment

  • Povodac (Leash)
  • Ogrlica (Collar)
  • Igračka (Toy)

Aufgabensammlung

5 Aufgaben
Fill in the correct form of the word 'pas'. Fill Blank A1

Ja svako jutro šetam ______.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: psa

The word must be in the Accusative case because it is the direct object of the verb 'šetati'.

Which verb is correct for walking a dog? Choose A1

Marko voli da ______ psa pored reke.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: šetati

'Šetati' is the standard transitive verb for taking a pet for a walk.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

Ana: Gde je tvoj brat? Bojan: ______.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: On šeta psa

The most natural response to describe a current action.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B1

You want to invite a friend to walk their dog with you.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Hoćeš li da šetamo pse zajedno?

This is a polite and common way to suggest a joint activity.

Match the Serbian phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

Ordne jedem Element links seinen Partner rechts zu:

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

This tests your knowledge of present, past, and future tenses.

🎉 Ergebnis: /5

Häufig gestellte Fragen

14 Fragen

Yes, but it sounds more like you are leading the dog somewhere specific (like the vet) rather than for a leisure walk.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

You say 'Šetam svog psa' or simply 'Šetam psa' (it's implied it's yours).

To walk the dogs is 'šetati pse'.

No, the verb ending '-am' already tells us it's 'I'. 'Šetam psa' is perfect.

Yes, 'ker' or 'džukela' (the latter can be slightly negative or very affectionate).

You say 'Šetamo psa' or 'Idemo u šetnju sa psom'.

There isn't a single word; we usually say 'osoba koja šeta pse'.

Both are correct. 'Šetati psa' is more common for the routine. 'Šetati sa psom' emphasizes the companionship.

Yes, you can 'šetati mačku' (walk a cat), though it's less common!

It is 'povodac'.

In many parks it is common, though there are laws against it in city centers.

Umoran sam od šetanja psa.

Early morning or late evening (the 'večernja šetnja') is very popular.

Verwandte Redewendungen

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Izvesti psa

similar

To take the dog out

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Igrati se sa psom

builds on

To play with the dog

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Povodac

specialized form

Leash

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Park za pse

specialized form

Dog park

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Vlasnik psa

similar

Dog owner

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Lutati

contrast

To wander

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