A1 Expression Neutral

Kako se kaže...?

kako se kaže

How do you say...?

Bedeutung

Asking for a translation.

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Kultureller Hintergrund

Serbians appreciate when foreigners try to learn their language. Using this phrase is a great icebreaker. The phrase is identical in Croatian, as the languages are mutually intelligible. In Bosnia, this is the standard way to ask for vocabulary, often used in cafes. Used exactly the same way in Montenegro, reflecting the shared linguistic heritage.

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Use your hands

When you say 'Kako se kaže', point at the object. It makes the meaning clear even if your pronunciation isn't perfect.

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Ask for the word in English

You can say 'Kako se kaže [English word] na srpskom?'. This is the most effective way to learn new vocabulary.

Bedeutung

Asking for a translation.

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Use your hands

When you say 'Kako se kaže', point at the object. It makes the meaning clear even if your pronunciation isn't perfect.

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Ask for the word in English

You can say 'Kako se kaže [English word] na srpskom?'. This is the most effective way to learn new vocabulary.

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Be curious

Serbians love it when you ask about their language. Don't be shy!

Teste dich selbst

Complete the phrase.

_____ se kaže 'apple' na srpskom?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Kako

The correct interrogative for 'how' is 'kako'.

Which is the correct way to ask for a translation?

Choose the correct option:

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Kako se kaže?

This is the standard passive construction for asking for a word.

Complete the dialogue.

A: _____ 'water' na srpskom? B: Kaže se 'voda'.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Kako se kaže

You are asking for the translation of 'water'.

Match the situation to the phrase.

You don't know the word for 'book'.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Kako se kaže 'book'?

This is the correct phrase to ask for a translation.

🎉 Ergebnis: /4

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Aufgabensammlung

4 Aufgaben
Complete the phrase. Fill Blank A1

_____ se kaže 'apple' na srpskom?

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Kako

The correct interrogative for 'how' is 'kako'.

Which is the correct way to ask for a translation? Choose A1

Choose the correct option:

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Kako se kaže?

This is the standard passive construction for asking for a word.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: _____ 'water' na srpskom? B: Kaže se 'voda'.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Kako se kaže

You are asking for the translation of 'water'.

Match the situation to the phrase. situation_matching A1

You don't know the word for 'book'.

✓ Richtig! ✗ Nicht ganz. Richtige Antwort: Kako se kaže 'book'?

This is the correct phrase to ask for a translation.

🎉 Ergebnis: /4

Häufig gestellte Fragen

12 Fragen

Yes, it is neutral and polite.

No, it is very helpful.

It's a reflexive passive construction.

No, it's for words or short phrases.

Point at the object.

Yes, it is standard.

Yes, it means 'How is that said?'.

They have different purposes.

No, it's for spoken conversation.

Like the 's' in 'pleasure'.

Yes, it's very simple.

No, it's impersonal.

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Can you repeat?

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Ne razumem

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