Signification
A large urban area.
Contexte culturel
Belgrade is the only true 'veliki grad' in the eyes of many residents, leading to a 'Belgrade-centric' view of the country. In Montenegro, Podgorica is the 'veliki grad', but people often maintain very strong ties to their ancestral villages. Sarajevo is the primary 'veliki grad', known for its unique blend of Ottoman and Austro-Hungarian urban architecture. Serbians living abroad in cities like Vienna or Chicago often refer to them as 'veliki grad' to contrast with their hometowns in Serbia.
The 'i' matters
Always use 'veliki' (with the 'i') when you are describing a specific city or using it as a general concept. 'Velik' (without 'i') is rarer and used in specific grammatical structures.
Don't forget the case
If you are 'in' the city, it's 'u gradu'. If you are 'from' the city, it's 'iz grada'.
Signification
A large urban area.
The 'i' matters
Always use 'veliki' (with the 'i') when you are describing a specific city or using it as a general concept. 'Velik' (without 'i') is rarer and used in specific grammatical structures.
Don't forget the case
If you are 'in' the city, it's 'u gradu'. If you are 'from' the city, it's 'iz grada'.
Belgrade is 'Grad'
If you are in Serbia and someone says 'Idem u grad' (I'm going to the city), they almost always mean Belgrade if they are nearby.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'veliki grad' in the Locative case.
Živim u ________ (veliki grad).
The preposition 'u' requires the Locative case for location.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct description of Belgrade.
'Grad' is masculine, so 'veliki' must be masculine singular nominative.
Match the Serbian phrase with its English translation.
Match the cases.
This tests your understanding of prepositions and cases.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Da li voliš selo? B: Ne, više volim ________.
The context of 'not liking the village' suggests a preference for the city.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesŽivim u ________ (veliki grad).
The preposition 'u' requires the Locative case for location.
Select the correct description of Belgrade.
'Grad' is masculine, so 'veliki' must be masculine singular nominative.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
This tests your understanding of prepositions and cases.
A: Da li voliš selo? B: Ne, više volim ________.
The context of 'not liking the village' suggests a preference for the city.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, with over 1.5 million people, it is the largest 'veliki grad' in the region.
No, 'grad' is masculine, so you must use 'veliki'.
'Veliki grad' is common and neutral; 'velegrad' is more formal and sounds more impressive.
You say 'Ja sam u velikom gradu'.
Expressions liées
Glavni grad
similarCapital city
Centar grada
specialized formCity center / Downtown
Mali grad
contrastSmall city
Velegrad
synonymMetropolis
