Kratak means 'short' and can refer to physical length or duration of time.
kratak در ۳۰ ثانیه
- Not long
- Brief
- Concise
§ What "kratak" means
- Serbian Word
- kratak
- Part of Speech
- adjective
- CEFR Level
- A1
- Definition
- Short
The word "kratak" (pronounced KRAH-tahk) is a basic adjective in Serbian. It means "short." You'll hear and use this word all the time. Like in English, it can refer to physical length, duration of time, or even a summary.
§ "Kratak" in daily life
Let's look at how "kratak" is used in everyday conversations, from work to school and the news. You'll find it's a very versatile word.
- Describing physical things: You'll often use "kratak" to talk about things that aren't long.
Ovo je kratak put do kuće. (This is a short way home.)
Imam kratku kosu. (I have short hair.)
- Talking about time: This is a very common use. If something doesn't last long, it's "kratko."
Pauza je bila kratka. (The break was short.)
Imamo kratak rok. (We have a short deadline.)
You'll often hear phrases like "za kratko vreme" (for a short time) or "u kratkom roku" (in a short period/deadline). These are useful for work or scheduling.
- In school and learning: When you need to summarize something or refer to a brief explanation, "kratak" is your word.
Molim vas, dajte mi kratak odgovor. (Please give me a short answer.)
Pročitaj kratak tekst. (Read a short text.)
- In the news: News reports often use "kratak" to describe summaries, brief statements, or short-term events.
Ovo je kratak pregled vesti. (This is a short news overview.)
Izdata je kratka izjava. (A short statement was issued.)
You can see that "kratak" is fundamental. Master its forms and you'll be able to describe many things in Serbian, whether it's the length of a meeting, a journey, or a message.
نحوه استفاده
When talking about physical length or duration, use 'kratak' for masculine nouns, 'kratka' for feminine nouns, and 'kratko' for neutral nouns. For example, 'kratak dan' (a short day), 'kratka priča' (a short story), 'kratko pismo' (a short letter).
A common mistake is confusing 'kratak' with 'nizak'. 'Kratak' means 'short' in terms of length or duration, while 'nizak' means 'short' in terms of height. For example, you would say 'Ona je niska' (She is short - referring to height), not 'Ona je kratka'.
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This is a short film. Listen for 'kratak'.
I have a short day today. Listen for 'kratak'.
His hair is short. 'Kratka' is the feminine form of 'kratak'.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Ovo je kratak put.
تمرکز: kra-tak
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Da li je to kratak odgovor?
تمرکز: od-go-vor
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
این را بلند بخوانید:
Haljina je kratka.
تمرکز: hal-ji-na
تو گفتی:
تشخیص گفتار در مرورگر شما پشتیبانی نمیشود. از کروم یا اج استفاده کنید.
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Summary
Kratak means 'short' and can refer to physical length or duration of time.
- Not long
- Brief
- Concise