معنی
Needing to move or act quickly.
زمینه فرهنگی
Despite the phrase, Serbians often value 'polako' (slowly). Being 'u žurbi' is often an excuse for being late, which is socially tolerated to a degree. In Montenegro, the pace is famously slower. Using 'u žurbi sam' might be met with a joke about why you are rushing when the sea isn't going anywhere. People in northern Serbia (Vojvodina) are stereotypically seen as calmer. 'Žurba' here might feel less frantic than in Belgrade. In Belgrade, 'u žurbi' is the default state for many, reflecting the 'hustle' culture of the capital.
The 'Polite' Excuse
If you want to leave a conversation, always start with 'Izvini' (Sorry) before saying 'u žurbi sam'.
Case Sensitivity
Make sure to say 'žurbi' (Locative) and not 'žurba' (Nominative) after 'u'.
معنی
Needing to move or act quickly.
The 'Polite' Excuse
If you want to leave a conversation, always start with 'Izvini' (Sorry) before saying 'u žurbi sam'.
Case Sensitivity
Make sure to say 'žurbi' (Locative) and not 'žurba' (Nominative) after 'u'.
Add 'Malo'
Saying 'Malo sam u žurbi' (I'm a little in a rush) sounds less aggressive and more natural.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'biti'.
Ja ___ u žurbi.
The first person singular of 'biti' is 'sam'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'They are in a hurry'?
The correct preposition is 'u' and the verb is 'biti'.
Match the Serbian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These cover present, past, future, and negative forms.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hoćeš kafu? B: Ne mogu, ____.
This is the most natural way to decline an invitation when busy.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاJa ___ u žurbi.
The first person singular of 'biti' is 'sam'.
How do you say 'They are in a hurry'?
The correct preposition is 'u' and the verb is 'biti'.
هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:
These cover present, past, future, and negative forms.
A: Hoćeš kafu? B: Ne mogu, ____.
This is the most natural way to decline an invitation when busy.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
5 سوالNo, that sounds very archaic or like a bad translation. Stick to 'u žurbi sam'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
You could say 'imati vremena' (to have time) or 'biti opušten' (to be relaxed).
U žurbi sam zbog tebe.
It is 'u žurbi' because it describes a state (Locative case). 'U žurbu' would imply movement into a rush, which we don't use.
عبارات مرتبط
žuriti
similarto hurry (verb)
biti u frci
slangto be in a mess/rush
nemati vremena
similarto not have time
trčati
builds onto run
u škripcu s vremenom
specialized formin a time bind
