Signification
Searching for a missing key.
Contexte culturel
The 'ključ' is often associated with the 'domaćin' (head of household) tradition. Historically, the person who held the keys held the power over the family's food and wealth. In many Balkan songs, 'tražiti ključ' is a metaphor for trying to win someone's love or unlock their secrets. With the rise of apartment living, 'tražiti ključ' often involves the 'interfon' (intercom) and electronic fobs, but the word 'ključ' remains the same. During the Ottoman period, large decorative keys were symbols of city surrender or welcome, a concept still seen in 'Ključevi grada' ceremonies.
Use 'od' for specificity
Always use 'od' + Genitive to say what the key is for. It makes you sound much more natural.
Don't say 'za'
English speakers say 'key FOR the door', but Serbian uses 'key FROM the door' (ključ OD vrata).
Signification
Searching for a missing key.
Use 'od' for specificity
Always use 'od' + Genitive to say what the key is for. It makes you sound much more natural.
Don't say 'za'
English speakers say 'key FOR the door', but Serbian uses 'key FROM the door' (ključ OD vrata).
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'tražiti'.
Ja ______ ključ od auta.
The first person singular form of 'tražiti' is 'tražim'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the right way to say 'I am looking for the keys' (plural).
'Ključeve' is the plural Accusative form of 'ključ'.
Complete the dialogue.
Ana: Gde si? Marko: U sobi sam, ______ ključ od stana.
The context implies an ongoing search.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are in a meeting discussing a difficult problem.
This is the appropriate figurative use for a professional setting.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Where we search for keys
In the house
- • Sto (Table)
- • Fioka (Drawer)
- • Polica (Shelf)
On the person
- • Džep (Pocket)
- • Torba (Bag)
- • Ruka (Hand)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJa ______ ključ od auta.
The first person singular form of 'tražiti' is 'tražim'.
Choose the right way to say 'I am looking for the keys' (plural).
'Ključeve' is the plural Accusative form of 'ključ'.
Ana: Gde si? Marko: U sobi sam, ______ ključ od stana.
The context implies an ongoing search.
Situation: You are in a meeting discussing a difficult problem.
This is the appropriate figurative use for a professional setting.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNo, it is very common to use it figuratively for solutions, secrets, or the 'key' to a problem.
It's better to use 'guglati' or 'pretraživati'. 'Tražiti' is more for physical searching or seeking something specific.
The plural is 'ključeve' in the Accusative case (e.g., Tražim ključeve).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Expressions liées
Gubiti ključeve
similarTo lose keys
Otključati vrata
builds onTo unlock the door
Ključni dokaz
specialized formKey evidence
