Signification
Leaving a personal vehicle.
Contexte culturel
In cities like Belgrade, people often double-park ('sva četiri žmigavca'). When you 'izađeš iz auta', you usually have to be very quick to avoid blocking traffic. It is common for a host to wait outside for their guest to 'izađe iz auta' to help with bags or simply to show a warm welcome. In Serbia, it's common to pay before you 'izađeš iz auta'. Exiting before paying might be seen as suspicious. Historically, the type of car you 'izađeš iz' was a major status symbol in post-socialist Serbia, often depicted in 90s pop culture.
The 'A' Rule
Always remember the 'a' at the end of 'auta'. Without it, the sentence is grammatically incorrect.
Buses are different
Don't use this for buses! Use 'sići' instead to sound like a native.
Signification
Leaving a personal vehicle.
The 'A' Rule
Always remember the 'a' at the end of 'auta'. Without it, the sentence is grammatically incorrect.
Buses are different
Don't use this for buses! Use 'sići' instead to sound like a native.
Use 'Kola'
If you want to sound more like a local in Belgrade, say 'Izađi iz kola'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the noun 'auto'.
Moram da izađem iz ______.
The preposition 'iz' requires the Genitive case, which for 'auto' is 'auta'.
Which verb is most natural for getting out of a car?
Marko ______ iz auta.
'Izlazi' (from 'izaći') is the standard verb for exiting a car.
Match the Serbian phrase with its English translation.
Match the pairs:
Each phrase uses a specific verb and preposition combination.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
Taksista: Stigli smo. Putnik: Hvala. Upravo ______.
The passenger is arriving at their destination, so they are exiting.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Verb Choice
Izaći iz
- • Auto
- • Taxi
- • Kola
Sići sa/iz
- • Autobus
- • Tramvaj
- • Bicikl
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMoram da izađem iz ______.
The preposition 'iz' requires the Genitive case, which for 'auto' is 'auta'.
Marko ______ iz auta.
'Izlazi' (from 'izaći') is the standard verb for exiting a car.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Each phrase uses a specific verb and preposition combination.
Taksista: Stigli smo. Putnik: Hvala. Upravo ______.
The passenger is arriving at their destination, so they are exiting.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, 'iz' is the only correct preposition for exiting the interior of a car.
It is neutral and can be used in any context.
'Izaći' is for a completed action, 'izlaziti' is for an ongoing process.
Yes, 'izaći iz kamiona' is perfectly correct.
'Kola' is a more traditional and colloquial word for a vehicle.
Say 'Izađi napolje!' or 'Izlazi iz auta!' with a sharp tone.
No, Serbian does not have articles like 'a' or 'the'.
No, in this context, it is the Genitive singular of 'auto'.
Yes, 'izaći iz čamca' works if you are inside it.
Use 'sići sa motora'.
Expressions liées
Ući u auto
contrastTo get into the car
Izaći iz kola
synonymTo get out of the car (informal)
Sići iz autobusa
similarTo get off the bus
Iskočiti iz auta
specialized formTo jump out of the car
Napustiti vozilo
formalTo leave the vehicle
