A1 Idiom خنثی

Smršati

smršati

To lose weight

معنی

Becoming thinner through diet or exercise.

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زمینه فرهنگی

In Serbia, weight loss is often discussed openly, even with acquaintances. It is not considered as private a topic as in some Western cultures. Grandmothers often equate being thin with being sick. If you tell a Serbian grandma you want to 'smršati', she will likely offer you more food. In cities like Belgrade, there is a huge 'teretana' (gym) culture where 'smršati' is a primary goal for many young people. During the Slava season (winter), 'smršati' is considered almost impossible due to the abundance of heavy, traditional food.

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Complimenting

In Serbia, telling someone 'Baš si smršao/la!' is almost always taken as a high compliment.

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The 'Baba' Rule

Never tell a Serbian grandmother you are trying to smršati unless you want a 30-minute lecture on why you need to eat more.

معنی

Becoming thinner through diet or exercise.

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Complimenting

In Serbia, telling someone 'Baš si smršao/la!' is almost always taken as a high compliment.

⚠️

The 'Baba' Rule

Never tell a Serbian grandmother you are trying to smršati unless you want a 30-minute lecture on why you need to eat more.

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Aspect Mastery

Remember: Smršati = Result. Mršaviti = Process. Master this and you'll sound like a native.

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Slava Survival

If you are dieting during a Slava, say you have a 'stomach ache' instead of saying you want to 'smršati'—it's the only excuse they accept!

خودت رو بسنج

Fill in the correct form of 'smršati' in the past tense (masculine).

Marko je prošlog meseca ______ tri kilograma.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: smršao

Since Marko is masculine, the past tense must be 'smršao'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to compliment someone on their weight loss?

Choose the best option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Baš si smršala!

'Baš si smršala!' is a very common and friendly compliment in Serbian.

Complete the dialogue between a doctor and a patient.

Doktor: 'Imate visok pritisak. Morate malo da ______.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: smršate

The doctor is addressing the patient formally (Vi), so the verb must be 'smršate'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Match: 1. Skinuti stomak, 2. Smršati ko grana, 3. Redukovati telesnu masu

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

'Skinuti stomak' is casual, 'Smršati ko grana' is an idiom, and 'Redukovati telesnu masu' is formal/medical.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

ابزارهای بصری یادگیری

Smršati vs. Mršaviti

Smršati (Perfective)
Smršao sam. I lost weight (Done).
Mršaviti (Imperfective)
Mršavim. I am losing weight (Process).

بانک تمرین

4 تمرین‌ها
Fill in the correct form of 'smršati' in the past tense (masculine). جای خالی A1

Marko je prošlog meseca ______ tri kilograma.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: smršao

Since Marko is masculine, the past tense must be 'smršao'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to compliment someone on their weight loss? Choose A2

Choose the best option:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Baš si smršala!

'Baš si smršala!' is a very common and friendly compliment in Serbian.

Complete the dialogue between a doctor and a patient. dialogue_completion B1

Doktor: 'Imate visok pritisak. Morate malo da ______.'

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: smršate

The doctor is addressing the patient formally (Vi), so the verb must be 'smršate'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching B2

Match: 1. Skinuti stomak, 2. Smršati ko grana, 3. Redukovati telesnu masu

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: 1-B, 2-C, 3-A

'Skinuti stomak' is casual, 'Smršati ko grana' is an idiom, and 'Redukovati telesnu masu' is formal/medical.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

12 سوال

No, it's a neutral word, but using it as a command to someone else is very rude.

'Smršati' is perfective (the result), while 'mršaviti' is imperfective (the ongoing process).

Yes, you can say 'Pas je smršao' (The dog lost weight).

You say: 'Želim da smršam pet kilograma.'

Yes, 'istesati se' or 'istopiti se' are common slang terms.

Mostly yes, but 'oslabiti' can also mean becoming physically weak or losing weight due to illness.

The opposite is 'ugojiti se' (to gain weight).

No, for objects use 'stanjiti se' (to become thinner).

It's a rolled 'r' that acts as a vowel. Try to roll it slightly between the 'm' and 'š'.

Yes, it's a very frequent topic of conversation in social and family settings.

Usually no case is needed, but if you specify the amount, use 'za' + accusative (za pet kilograma).

Only if the job is related to fitness or health; otherwise, it's too personal.

عبارات مرتبط

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skinuti kilograme

synonym

To take off kilograms

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doterati liniju

similar

To fix one's line/figure

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oslabiti

synonym

To weaken / to lose weight

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ugojiti se

contrast

To gain weight

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mršaviti

builds on

To be losing weight

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istopiti se

specialized form

To melt away

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