Signification
A family with many members.
Contexte culturel
The 'Slava' is the ultimate test of a 'velika porodica'. It is a multi-day event where all relatives gather to honor the family's patron saint. In Montenegro, 'velika porodica' often implies a strong 'bratstvo' (brotherhood/clan) where family loyalty is the highest social value. In this region, the 'velika porodica' was historically tied to large agricultural estates (salaši), where generations lived and worked together. In Belgrade, having a 'velika porodica' is often seen as a logistical challenge due to small apartment sizes, leading to the phrase 'puna kuća' (full house).
Case Matching
Always remember to change 'velika' to 'veliku' when saying 'I have...' (Imam veliku porodicu).
The 'Kum' Factor
When someone talks about their 'velika porodica', they might be including their godparents (kumovi).
Signification
A family with many members.
Case Matching
Always remember to change 'velika' to 'veliku' when saying 'I have...' (Imam veliku porodicu).
The 'Kum' Factor
When someone talks about their 'velika porodica', they might be including their godparents (kumovi).
Singular Verb
Even though a big family is many people, the word 'porodica' is singular. Use 'je', not 'su'.
Use 'Familija' for warmth
If you want to sound more like a native speaker in a casual setting, use 'velika familija'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'velika'.
Ja imam ______ porodicu.
The sentence requires the Accusative case because the family is the object of the verb 'imam' (I have).
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct option:
'Porodica' is feminine singular, so it takes 'je' and 'velika'.
Match the phrase to the context.
When would you say 'Mi smo kao jedna velika porodica'?
This is the metaphorical use of the phrase to describe a close-knit group.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Koliko dece ima tvoja sestra? B: Ima petoro. A: Vau, to je baš ______ ______.
Five children definitely constitute a 'velika porodica'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Porodica vs. Familija
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJa imam ______ porodicu.
The sentence requires the Accusative case because the family is the object of the verb 'imam' (I have).
Choose the correct option:
'Porodica' is feminine singular, so it takes 'je' and 'velika'.
When would you say 'Mi smo kao jedna velika porodica'?
This is the metaphorical use of the phrase to describe a close-knit group.
A: Koliko dece ima tvoja sestra? B: Ima petoro. A: Vau, to je baš ______ ______.
Five children definitely constitute a 'velika porodica'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsUsually, three or more children are considered a 'velika porodica'.
It is neutral and can be used in both formal and informal settings.
Only jokingly. Usually, it refers to humans.
The plural is 'velike porodice'.
It can, but usually it just means 'large'. For 'great' as in 'excellent', use 'divna porodica'.
Not a direct one, but 'gomila nas je' (there's a pile of us) is a common casual way to say it.
Dolazim iz velike porodice.
Yes, it always takes feminine adjectives.
Yes, 'kriminalna porodica' is used, but 'klan' is more common.
It's the formal/bureaucratic term for a big family.
Yes, family is a central pillar of Serbian life.
Like 'ts' in 'cats'. Never like 'k' or 's'.
Expressions liées
Mala porodica
contrastA small family
Uža porodica
specialized formImmediate family
Šira familija
similarExtended family
Glava porodice
builds onHead of the family
Porodični čovek
similarA family man
