Signification
Allowing entry into a room.
Contexte culturel
The 'Slava' tradition involves keeping the door open (or easily accessible) for guests. It is a day of patron saint celebration where hospitality is at its peak. The fear of 'Promaja' (draft) means that opening a door is often followed by a request to close it immediately if a window is open elsewhere. In traditional mountain homes, the door was often low, forcing guests to bow as they entered, which was seen as a sign of respect to the host. In the northern plains, houses often have large 'kapije' (gates) instead of just doors, symbolizing the wealth and openness of the household.
Always Plural
Remember 'vrata' is always plural. Use 'ova vrata' (these doors) even for one door.
The Key Difference
Don't say 'otvoriti' if the door is locked. Use 'otključati' first.
Signification
Allowing entry into a room.
Always Plural
Remember 'vrata' is always plural. Use 'ova vrata' (these doors) even for one door.
The Key Difference
Don't say 'otvoriti' if the door is locked. Use 'otključati' first.
Promaja Alert
If you open a door, check if a window is open. Serbs hate drafts!
Figurative Power
Use this in job interviews to sound more fluent when discussing opportunities.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'otvoriti'.
Molim vas, ______ (vi form) vrata.
The 'vi' form (polite/plural) of the imperative is 'otvorite'.
Which sentence uses the figurative meaning?
Izaberi rečenicu:
This sentence refers to opportunities, not a physical door.
Match the verb with the correct object.
Spoji parove:
These are the standard collocations in Serbian.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Neko kuca! B: Idem ja da ______.
If someone is knocking, the logical response is to open the door.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Otvoriti vs Otključati
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMolim vas, ______ (vi form) vrata.
The 'vi' form (polite/plural) of the imperative is 'otvorite'.
Izaberi rečenicu:
This sentence refers to opportunities, not a physical door.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the standard collocations in Serbian.
A: Neko kuca! B: Idem ja da ______.
If someone is knocking, the logical response is to open the door.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt is neuter plural (srednji rod, množina).
Yes, 'otvoriti prozor' (open a window) is perfectly correct.
'Otvoriti' is for a single, completed action. 'Otvarati' is for repeated or ongoing actions.
You say 'Vrata su otvorena'.
Yes, 'otvoriti knjigu' is the standard way to say open a book.
In Serbian culture, it is considered very rude not to answer the door if you are home.
Yes, that means 'open your mouth', used at the dentist or when eating.
It means 'to open one's soul', or to talk deeply about one's feelings.
Because 'vrata' is a plurale tantum; the singular form does not exist in modern Serbian.
Otvori mi vrata.
Yes, 'Prodavnica se otvara u 8' (The shop opens at 8).
Yes, 'otvoriti flašu' (open a bottle).
Expressions liées
Zatvoriti vrata
contrastTo close the door.
Otključati vrata
similarTo unlock the door.
Pokucati na vrata
builds onTo knock on the door.
Otvorena vrata
specialized formOpen door (policy/event).
Otvoriti srce
similarTo open one's heart.
Vrata do vrata
specialized formDoor to door.
