Significado
The act of a man getting married.
Contexto cultural
The 'slava' (family patron saint day) is often the first time a newly 'oženjen' man hosts guests as the head of his own household. In Montenegro, the 'ženidba' is traditionally seen as a way to strengthen the clan (bratstvo). Weddings here often feature 'tamburaši' music and can last for days, celebrating the 'ženidba' with specific local songs. Modern couples often prefer 'venčanje' (the ceremony) over the traditional 'ženidba' labels, but the verbs remain the same.
Gender Trap
Using 'oženiti se' for a woman is a major giveaway that you are a beginner. Always double-check the subject's gender!
The 'Se' Rule
Never drop the 'se'. If you say 'On je oženio Mariju,' it sounds like he performed the ceremony as a priest, not that he is the groom!
Significado
The act of a man getting married.
Gender Trap
Using 'oženiti se' for a woman is a major giveaway that you are a beginner. Always double-check the subject's gender!
The 'Se' Rule
Never drop the 'se'. If you say 'On je oženio Mariju,' it sounds like he performed the ceremony as a priest, not that he is the groom!
The Auntie Question
If a Serbian aunt asks 'Kad ćeš da se ženiš?', she isn't just curious; she's expecting an invitation soon!
Adjective Form
Use 'oženjen' for 'married' (status) and 'oženiti se' for 'to get married' (action).
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct verb for the sentence: 'Moj brat ___ sledeće nedelje.'
Which verb fits a male subject?
Since 'brat' (brother) is male, we must use the verb 'ženiti se'. 'Se ženi' is the present form used for near future.
Fill in the missing reflexive pronoun.
On ___ oženio juče.
The verb 'oženiti' is reflexive and always requires 'se' when a man is getting married.
Match the person to the correct verb.
1. Marko, 2. Jelena, 3. Marko i Jelena
Men 'oženiti se', women 'udati se', and couples 'venčati se'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Da li je tvoj sin oženjen? B: Ne, on ne želi još da ___.
The subject is 'sin' (son), so we use the infinitive 'se oženiti' (here 'da se oženi').
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Marriage Verbs by Gender
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosWhich verb fits a male subject?
Since 'brat' (brother) is male, we must use the verb 'ženiti se'. 'Se ženi' is the present form used for near future.
On ___ oženio juče.
The verb 'oženiti' is reflexive and always requires 'se' when a man is getting married.
1. Marko, 2. Jelena, 3. Marko i Jelena
Men 'oženiti se', women 'udati se', and couples 'venčati se'.
A: Da li je tvoj sin oženjen? B: Ne, on ne želi još da ___.
The subject is 'sin' (son), so we use the infinitive 'se oženiti' (here 'da se oženi').
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Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasIn modern, informal contexts, some people do, but traditionally the language is strictly binary. For same-sex couples, 'venčati se' is much more common and natural.
'Ženiti se' is imperfective (the process/habit), while 'oženiti se' is perfective (the completed act). Use 'oženio se' for 'he got married'.
It implies that the man is 'providing himself' with a wife. Many life-changing verbs in Serbian are reflexive.
It is neutral. It's used in both casual talk and formal news reports.
You say 'Oženio se njome' (Instrumental case) or 'Oženio se sa njom'.
Only if she is talking about a man. For example, 'Moj brat se oženio.' She cannot use it for herself.
It's a funny idiom for getting married. It literally means 'to step on the crazy stone'.
Yes, 'razveden'. If a man was married and now isn't, he is 'razveden'.
That is the Serbian word for 'groom'.
It's optional but common. 'Oženio se Jelenom' and 'Oženio se sa Jelenom' are both correct.
Frases relacionadas
Udati se
contrastFor a woman to get married
Venčati se
similarTo get married (ceremony)
Ženidba
builds onThe act/event of a man marrying
Neoženjen
specialized formUnmarried (for a man)
Zaprositi
builds onTo propose
