Significado
Taking a pet for exercise.
Contexto cultural
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.
Use 'Prošetati' for favors
If you ask someone to walk your dog just once, use 'prošetati' instead of 'šetati'.
Watch the ending
Never say 'šetati pas'. The 'a' at the end of 'psa' is mandatory.
Significado
Taking a pet for exercise.
Use 'Prošetati' for favors
If you ask someone to walk your dog just once, use 'prošetati' instead of 'šetati'.
Watch the ending
Never say 'šetati pas'. The 'a' at the end of 'psa' is mandatory.
Socialize!
In Serbia, saying 'Šetate psa?' to someone is a perfectly normal way to start a conversation.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the word 'pas'.
Ja svako jutro šetam ______.
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.
'Šetati' is the standard transitive verb for taking a pet for a walk.
Complete the dialogue.
Ana: Gde je tvoj brat? Bojan: ______.
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.
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.
This tests your knowledge of present, past, and future tenses.
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Ayudas visuales
Essential Dog Walking Kit
Equipment
- • Povodac (Leash)
- • Ogrlica (Collar)
- • Igračka (Toy)
Banco de ejercicios
5 ejerciciosJa svako jutro šetam ______.
The word must be in the Accusative case because it is the direct object of the verb 'šetati'.
Marko voli da ______ psa pored reke.
'Šetati' is the standard transitive verb for taking a pet for a walk.
Ana: Gde je tvoj brat? Bojan: ______.
The most natural response to describe a current action.
You want to invite a friend to walk their dog with you.
This is a polite and common way to suggest a joint activity.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
This tests your knowledge of present, past, and future tenses.
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Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasYes, 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.
Frases relacionadas
Izvesti psa
similarTo take the dog out
Igrati se sa psom
builds onTo play with the dog
Povodac
specialized formLeash
Park za pse
specialized formDog park
Vlasnik psa
similarDog owner
Lutati
contrastTo wander
