Signification
Stating one's occupation (student).
Contexte culturel
The 'indeks' is a physical booklet where professors sign in grades. It is a source of great pride or anxiety for students. The 'večiti student' (eternal student) is a common cultural trope for someone who takes many years to graduate. Students in Serbia often celebrate 'Apsolventsko veče' (Graduation night) with big parties and music. Students have historically been the leaders of protests in Belgrade, especially in 1968 and the 1990s.
Drop the 'Ja'
Natives often say 'Student sam' instead of 'Ja sam student'. It sounds more natural!
Gender Matters
Always use 'studentkinja' if you are female to avoid sounding like a textbook.
Signification
Stating one's occupation (student).
Drop the 'Ja'
Natives often say 'Student sam' instead of 'Ja sam student'. It sounds more natural!
Gender Matters
Always use 'studentkinja' if you are female to avoid sounding like a textbook.
The 'Indeks'
If someone asks for your 'indeks', they are asking for your official student grade book.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'biti' (to be).
Ja ___ student.
The first-person singular form of 'biti' is 'sam'.
Choose the correct feminine form of the sentence.
If a girl is speaking, she should say:
'Studentkinja' is the standard feminine form in Serbian (though 'studentica' is used in Croatian).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Šta radiš? B: _________.
The question 'Šta radiš?' in this context asks about your occupation.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at the cinema and want a cheaper ticket.
Identifying as a student allows you to access discounts.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Student vs Učenik
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJa ___ student.
The first-person singular form of 'biti' is 'sam'.
If a girl is speaking, she should say:
'Studentkinja' is the standard feminine form in Serbian (though 'studentica' is used in Croatian).
A: Šta radiš? B: _________.
The question 'Šta radiš?' in this context asks about your occupation.
You are at the cinema and want a cheaper ticket.
Identifying as a student allows you to access discounts.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, if you are enrolled in a university degree program, you are a student regardless of age.
'Student' is for university; 'učenik' is for primary and high school.
It is highly recommended and much more natural, though 'student' is sometimes used as a generic title.
You can say 'Ja sam vanredni student'.
No, Serbian does not have articles. Just 'Ja sam student'.
You still use 'student'.
Ask 'Da li si ti student?' or 'Jesi li student?'.
Yes, 'đak' is a slightly more informal synonym for 'učenik'.
No, that would be 'polaznik kursa' or simply 'učenik'.
Because 'sam' is a clitic and cannot start a sentence; it must follow the first stressed word.
Expressions liées
Ja studiram
similarI study
Ja sam učenik
contrastI am a pupil
Ja sam diplomirao
builds onI graduated
Brucoš
specialized formFreshman
