Significado
Taking a stroll for exercise or leisure.
Contexto cultural
The 'Korzo' is a historical tradition where the main street becomes a pedestrian zone in the evening for social walking. Coastal towns have 'lungomare' or quays where 'ići u šetnju' is the primary evening activity for tourists and locals alike. In Sarajevo, walking through Baščaršija is a sensory experience often referred to as a specific type of 'šetnja'. The flat terrain makes 'šetnja' a very easy and popular activity, often through wide town squares.
The 'U' Rule
Always remember that 'u' means 'into' the activity. Never use 'na'.
Social Walking
If someone invites you 'u šetnju', they usually want to talk, not just walk.
Significado
Taking a stroll for exercise or leisure.
The 'U' Rule
Always remember that 'u' means 'into' the activity. Never use 'na'.
Social Walking
If someone invites you 'u šetnju', they usually want to talk, not just walk.
Perfective vs Imperfective
Use 'ići u šetnju' for the habit, and 'prošetati se' for a one-time event.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'ići' and the noun 'šetnja'.
Ja svaki dan ______ u ______. (I go for a walk every day.)
The first person singular of 'ići' is 'idem', and 'u' requires the Accusative 'šetnju'.
Which sentence is the most natural invitation for a friend?
How do you ask a friend to go for a walk?
This is the standard, natural way to invite someone in Serbian.
Match the Serbian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Matches past, future, present, and a question.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Umoran sam od učenja. B: Hajde ______ u šetnju.
'Hajde da' is followed by the present tense to make a suggestion.
Match the phrase to the context.
Where would you say 'Idem u šetnju sa psom'?
Parks are the most common place for walking dogs.
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Ayudas visuales
Walking vs. Strolling
Banco de ejercicios
5 ejerciciosJa svaki dan ______ u ______. (I go for a walk every day.)
The first person singular of 'ići' is 'idem', and 'u' requires the Accusative 'šetnju'.
How do you ask a friend to go for a walk?
This is the standard, natural way to invite someone in Serbian.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Matches past, future, present, and a question.
A: Umoran sam od učenja. B: Hajde ______ u šetnju.
'Hajde da' is followed by the present tense to make a suggestion.
Where would you say 'Idem u šetnju sa psom'?
Parks are the most common place for walking dogs.
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Preguntas frecuentes
14 preguntasNo, it is neutral and can be used in almost any context.
Yes, but it sounds less natural than 'idem u šetnju'.
The plural is 'šetnje'.
It's better to use 'planinarenje' for mountains.
'U šetnju' (Accusative) shows movement. 'U šetnji' (Locative) shows location.
Yes, it is a very common and popular first date in Serbia.
Say 'Idem u šetnju sa psom'.
No, it can be 10 minutes or 2 hours.
Yes, 'idemo u krug' or 'idemo napolje'.
Yes, Serbians walk in all weather conditions.
It is a dedicated pedestrian area or promenade for walking.
Say 'Volim duge šetnje'.
No, the phrase is identical and used the same way.
No, that's 'idem do prodavnice'.
Frases relacionadas
prošetati se
similarto take a little stroll
pešačiti
builds onto walk (as transport)
lutati
similarto wander
marširati
contrastto march
obilaziti
specialized formto go around/visit
