Signification
Boarding a public transport vehicle.
Contexte culturel
In Belgrade, boarding the bus often involves a 'struggle' during rush hour. It is common to see people pushing slightly to ensure they get in before the doors close. It is highly expected that younger people offer their seats to elders immediately after boarding. Not doing so is considered very rude. The phrase 'kucati kartu' (to punch/validate a ticket) is the immediate next step after 'ući u autobus'. The bus driver is often addressed as 'Majstore' (Master/Craftsman). It is a sign of respect and a common way to get their attention.
The 'Majstore' Trick
If you are boarding and the doors start to close, shout 'Majstore!' to get the driver to stop.
Case Alert
Never say 'u autobusu' with the verb 'ući'. It's the most common error for beginners.
Signification
Boarding a public transport vehicle.
The 'Majstore' Trick
If you are boarding and the doors start to close, shout 'Majstore!' to get the driver to stop.
Case Alert
Never say 'u autobusu' with the verb 'ući'. It's the most common error for beginners.
Front Door Policy
In many Serbian cities, you are supposed to enter at the front door, but in Belgrade, people enter at any door.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the noun 'autobus' (Accusative).
Moram brzo ući u ______.
The Accusative of 'autobus' is the same as the Nominative because it is an inanimate masculine noun.
Which verb form is correct for a habitual action?
Svaki dan ______ u autobus u 7:00.
'Ulazim' is the imperfective form used for repeated or habitual actions.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Gde si? B: Evo me, upravo ______ u autobus.
The present continuous sense in Serbian is expressed with the present tense of the imperfective verb.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are telling someone to board quickly because the doors are closing.
'Uđi' is the imperative, and 'brzo' means quickly.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMoram brzo ući u ______.
The Accusative of 'autobus' is the same as the Nominative because it is an inanimate masculine noun.
Svaki dan ______ u autobus u 7:00.
'Ulazim' is the imperfective form used for repeated or habitual actions.
A: Gde si? B: Evo me, upravo ______ u autobus.
The present continuous sense in Serbian is expressed with the present tense of the imperfective verb.
You are telling someone to board quickly because the doors are closing.
'Uđi' is the imperative, and 'brzo' means quickly.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, 'ući u auto' is perfectly correct and very common.
'Ući' is for a single completed action, 'ulaziti' is for a process or habit.
Yes, 'bus' is very common in informal speech and texting.
Yes, you must use 'u' to indicate 'into'.
Use 'Izlazim iz autobusa'.
Expressions liées
Izaći iz autobusa
contrastTo get off the bus.
Voziti se autobusom
builds onTo ride the bus.
Čekati autobus
similarTo wait for the bus.
Propustiti autobus
contrastTo miss the bus.
