Significado
Waiting at a bus stop.
Contexto cultural
In Belgrade, the 'GSP' is a source of endless memes. Waiting for a bus often involves checking the 'Beograd Plus' app or USSD codes to see how many stops away the vehicle is. It is common to ask the person next to you 'Da li je prošao...?' (Has the [number] passed?) to gauge how much longer you might wait. In smaller towns, buses are less frequent. Waiting for the bus is a major daily event, and missing it can mean waiting several hours for the next one. Students often 'čekaju bus' together after classes, making the bus stop a prime location for socializing and making plans for the evening.
Drop the 'Ja'
In Serbian, you don't need to say 'Ja' (I). Just say 'Čekam autobus'. It sounds much more natural.
No 'Za'!
Never say 'Čekam za autobus'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Significado
Waiting at a bus stop.
Drop the 'Ja'
In Serbian, you don't need to say 'Ja' (I). Just say 'Čekam autobus'. It sounds much more natural.
No 'Za'!
Never say 'Čekam za autobus'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
Ask for help
If you aren't sure, ask 'Da li ovde staje...?' (Does the [number] stop here?). People are usually happy to help.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'čekati'.
Ja ______ autobus broj 7.
The first person singular form of 'čekati' is 'čekam'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
How do you say 'I am waiting for the bus'?
In Serbian, you don't use a preposition like 'za' with the verb 'čekati'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Gde si? B: Na stanici sam, _______ autobus.
If you are at the station (na stanici), the most logical action is waiting (čekam).
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are with a friend and the bus is late.
'Dugo čekamo' means 'We have been waiting for a long time'.
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Ayudas visuales
Wait for vs. Čekati
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosJa ______ autobus broj 7.
The first person singular form of 'čekati' is 'čekam'.
How do you say 'I am waiting for the bus'?
In Serbian, you don't use a preposition like 'za' with the verb 'čekati'.
A: Gde si? B: Na stanici sam, _______ autobus.
If you are at the station (na stanici), the most logical action is waiting (čekam).
You are with a friend and the bus is late.
'Dugo čekamo' means 'We have been waiting for a long time'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes, 'bus' is the most common informal way to say 'autobus' in Serbian.
No, 'čekati' takes the direct object in the accusative case. No 'za' or 'na' is needed for transport.
Then you say 'Čekam tramvaj'. The grammar remains the same.
You can ask 'Kada dolazi autobus?' (When is the bus coming?) or 'Koliko se čeka?' (How long is the wait?).
Yes, it follows the regular '-ati' conjugation pattern.
No, for a flight you would say 'Čekam let' or 'Čekam avion'.
If you are waiting for multiple buses, it's 'Čekam autobuse'.
It is always 'na stanici' (on/at the station).
Say 'Čekam autobus za Beograd'. Here, 'za' is used for the destination, not for the verb.
Yes, both 'autobus' and 'bus' are masculine nouns.
Frases relacionadas
Ući u autobus
next stepTo get on the bus
Izaći iz autobusa
relatedTo get off the bus
Propustiti autobus
contrastTo miss the bus
Voziti se autobusom
builds onTo ride the bus
