A1 Collocation خنثی

Veliki grad

veliki grad

Big city

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معنی

A large urban area.

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زمینه فرهنگی

Belgrade is the only true 'veliki grad' in the eyes of many residents, leading to a 'Belgrade-centric' view of the country. In Montenegro, Podgorica is the 'veliki grad', but people often maintain very strong ties to their ancestral villages. Sarajevo is the primary 'veliki grad', known for its unique blend of Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian urban architecture. Serbians living abroad in cities like Vienna or Chicago often refer to them as 'veliki grad' to contrast with their hometowns in Serbia.

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The 'i' matters

Always use 'veliki' (with the 'i') when you are describing a specific city or using it as a general concept. 'Velik' (without 'i') is rarer and used in specific grammatical structures.

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Don't forget the case

If you are 'in' the city, it's 'u gradu'. If you are 'from' the city, it's 'iz grada'.

معنی

A large urban area.

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The 'i' matters

Always use 'veliki' (with the 'i') when you are describing a specific city or using it as a general concept. 'Velik' (without 'i') is rarer and used in specific grammatical structures.

⚠️

Don't forget the case

If you are 'in' the city, it's 'u gradu'. If you are 'from' the city, it's 'iz grada'.

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Belgrade is 'Grad'

If you are in Serbia and someone says 'Idem u grad' (I'm going to the city), they almost always mean Belgrade if they are nearby.

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Fill in the correct form of 'veliki grad' in the Locative case.

Živim u ________ (veliki grad).

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: velikom gradu

The preposition 'u' requires the Locative case for location.

Which sentence is grammatically correct?

Select the correct description of Belgrade.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Beograd je veliki grad.

'Grad' is masculine, so 'veliki' must be masculine singular nominative.

Match the Serbian phrase with its English translation.

Match the cases.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: From a big city, In a big city, I see a big city, Capital city

This tests your understanding of prepositions and cases.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Da li voliš selo? B: Ne, više volim ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: veliki grad

The context of 'not liking the village' suggests a preference for the city.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

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Fill in the correct form of 'veliki grad' in the Locative case. جای خالی A1

Živim u ________ (veliki grad).

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: velikom gradu

The preposition 'u' requires the Locative case for location.

Which sentence is grammatically correct? Choose A1

Select the correct description of Belgrade.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Beograd je veliki grad.

'Grad' is masculine, so 'veliki' must be masculine singular nominative.

Match the Serbian phrase with its English translation. Match A2

هر مورد سمت چپ را با جفتش در سمت راست مطابقت دهید:

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: From a big city, In a big city, I see a big city, Capital city

This tests your understanding of prepositions and cases.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Da li voliš selo? B: Ne, više volim ________.

✓ درسته! ✗ نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: veliki grad

The context of 'not liking the village' suggests a preference for the city.

🎉 امتیاز: /4

سوالات متداول

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Yes, with over 1.5 million people, it is the largest 'veliki grad' in the region.

No, 'grad' is masculine, so you must use 'veliki'.

'Veliki grad' is common and neutral; 'velegrad' is more formal and sounds more impressive.

You say 'Ja sam u velikom gradu'.

عبارات مرتبط

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Glavni grad

similar

Capital city

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Centar grada

specialized form

City center / Downtown

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Mali grad

contrast

Small city

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Velegrad

synonym

Metropolis

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