Signification
Writing a message to someone.
Contexte culturel
The 'epistolary' form was very popular in the 18th and 19th centuries. Dositej Obradović, a key figure in the Serbian Enlightenment, used letters to spread knowledge and reform the language. In villages, the arrival of a letter was once a communal event. The 'pismonoša' (postman) was a respected figure who brought news from sons in the army or relatives abroad. Serbian administration still relies heavily on 'pismena korespodencija' (written correspondence). Even if you talk to an official, they will often say 'Pišite molbu' (Write a formal request). During wars, 'vojnička pisma' (soldier's letters) were the only link to home. Many of these are preserved in museums as historical treasures.
Aspect Matters
Use 'pisati' when you want to emphasize that you are busy doing it. Use 'napisati' when you want to say the job is done.
Formal Openings
When writing a formal 'pismo', always start with 'Poštovani' (Respected) followed by the person's title or name.
Signification
Writing a message to someone.
Aspect Matters
Use 'pisati' when you want to emphasize that you are busy doing it. Use 'napisati' when you want to say the job is done.
Formal Openings
When writing a formal 'pismo', always start with 'Poštovani' (Respected) followed by the person's title or name.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'pisati' in the present tense.
Ja ______ pismo mojoj sestri.
The first person singular of 'pisati' is 'pišem'.
Choose the correct translation for 'They are writing letters'.
How do you say 'They are writing letters'?
'Oni' requires the 'pišu' form, and 'letters' is the plural 'pisma'.
Match the Serbian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
This tests knowledge of tenses and aspects.
Complete the dialogue with the correct word.
A: Šta radiš? B: ______ pismo za posao.
In the context of a letter for a job, 'writing' (pišem) is the most logical action.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJa ______ pismo mojoj sestri.
The first person singular of 'pisati' is 'pišem'.
How do you say 'They are writing letters'?
'Oni' requires the 'pišu' form, and 'letters' is the plural 'pisma'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
This tests knowledge of tenses and aspects.
A: Šta radiš? B: ______ pismo za posao.
In the context of a letter for a job, 'writing' (pišem) is the most logical action.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, especially in formal contexts. You can say 'Pišem vam ovo pismo...' in an email to sound professional.
The plural is 'pisma'. For example: 'On piše mnogo pisama' (He writes many letters).
No, you can write many things: 'pisati knjigu' (write a book), 'pisati domaći' (do homework), 'pisati poruku' (write a message).
You use 'odgovoriti na pismo' (to answer the letter) or 'pisati odgovor' (to write an answer).
Expressions liées
poslati poruku
similarto send a message
čitati pismo
contrastto read a letter
pismo namere
specialized formletter of intent
ljubavno pismo
specialized formlove letter
