Signification
A bag that weighs a lot.
Contexte culturel
In Serbia, the 'pijaca' is a social hub. Carrying a 'teška torba' is a sign of being a good provider for the family. People often use trolleys (kolica) if the bag is too heavy. It is culturally expected for younger people to offer help when they see someone with a 'teška torba'. It is a sign of 'kućno vaspitanje' (good upbringing). There is a long-standing public discussion in Serbia about 'teške đačke torbe' (heavy student bags) and their impact on children's health. When visiting someone in Serbia, you often bring a 'torba' full of gifts (coffee, chocolate, wine). If it's a 'teška torba', it shows great generosity.
Gender is Key
Always remember that 'torba' is feminine. This is the most common mistake for beginners.
Offer Help
If you see someone with a 'teška torba', offering help is a great way to practice your Serbian and be polite.
Signification
A bag that weighs a lot.
Gender is Key
Always remember that 'torba' is feminine. This is the most common mistake for beginners.
Offer Help
If you see someone with a 'teška torba', offering help is a great way to practice your Serbian and be polite.
Use 'Preteška'
If you want to sound more native when complaining, use 'preteška' (too heavy) instead of 'veoma teška'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'težak'.
Ova ______ torba je moja.
The noun 'torba' is feminine singular and the subject of the sentence (Nominative).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
I am carrying a heavy bag.
The verb 'nositi' requires the Accusative case for the object.
Match the Serbian phrase with its English translation.
Phrases: 1. Teška torba, 2. Laka torba, 3. Puna torba, 4. Prazna torba
Teška=Heavy, Laka=Light, Puna=Full, Prazna=Empty.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Mogu li da vam pomognem? B: Hvala vam. Ova torba je veoma ______.
The adjective must agree with 'torba'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesOva ______ torba je moja.
The noun 'torba' is feminine singular and the subject of the sentence (Nominative).
I am carrying a heavy bag.
The verb 'nositi' requires the Accusative case for the object.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Teška=Heavy, Laka=Light, Puna=Full, Prazna=Empty.
A: Mogu li da vam pomognem? B: Hvala vam. Ova torba je veoma ______.
The adjective must agree with 'torba'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, for a backpack (ranac), you must use the masculine form: 'težak ranac'.
No, it can be a handbag, a gym bag, or any soft-sided bag.
You say 'Torba je teška'.
The plural is 'teške torbe'.
Yes, it is usually a prelude to offering help.
Yes, but it's more common at B2/C1 levels to use it metaphorically.
'Torba' is usually soft (bag), 'kofer' is hard (suitcase).
Use the prefix 'pre-': 'preteška'.
Yes, it becomes 'tešku torbu'.
No, it is the standard word for bag.
Expressions liées
Laka torba
contrastA light bag
Puna torba
similarA full bag
Putna torba
specialized formTravel bag
Školska torba
specialized formSchool bag
Težak kofer
similarHeavy suitcase
