Signification
A peak with great elevation.
Contexte culturel
Mountains are seen as the 'lungs' of the country. Many Serbians spend their winter holidays skiing on 'visoke planine' like Kopaonik. The name of the country itself, 'Crna Gora' (Black Mountain), refers to a high, dark mountain range. Mountains are central to their national identity. In folklore, high mountains are often inhabited by 'vile' (fairies) who can either help or hinder travelers. Young people often use 'planina' metaphorically to describe a huge pile of work or laundry.
Gender Match
Always remember that 'planina' is a girl (feminine), so her 'clothes' (adjectives) must end in -a.
Hill vs Mountain
Serbians are proud of their mountains. Don't call a mountain a 'brdo' (hill) or they might be offended!
Signification
A peak with great elevation.
Gender Match
Always remember that 'planina' is a girl (feminine), so her 'clothes' (adjectives) must end in -a.
Hill vs Mountain
Serbians are proud of their mountains. Don't call a mountain a 'brdo' (hill) or they might be offended!
Case Shortcut
If you are 'on' the mountain, use '-oj' for the adjective: 'na visokoj planini'.
Poetic Gora
If you want to sound like a poet or a folk singer, use the word 'gora' instead of 'planina'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'visok'.
Ovo je ________ planina.
'Planina' is a feminine singular noun in the nominative case, so the adjective must be 'visoka'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct sentence:
The verb 'videti' (to see) requires the Accusative case. 'Visoku planinu' is the correct feminine singular accusative form.
Match the Serbian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These show different cases: Locative, Genitive, Dative, and Genitive with different prepositions.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Gde ideš na odmor? B: Idem na ________.
The preposition 'na' with a verb of motion ('idem') requires the Accusative case.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Height Comparison in Serbian
Where to find a Visoka Planina
Locations
- • Kopaonik
- • Zlatibor
- • Tara
- • Stara Planina
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesOvo je ________ planina.
'Planina' is a feminine singular noun in the nominative case, so the adjective must be 'visoka'.
Select the correct sentence:
The verb 'videti' (to see) requires the Accusative case. 'Visoku planinu' is the correct feminine singular accusative form.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These show different cases: Locative, Genitive, Dative, and Genitive with different prepositions.
A: Gde ideš na odmor? B: Idem na ________.
The preposition 'na' with a verb of motion ('idem') requires the Accusative case.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsNo, it is two words: an adjective (visoka) and a noun (planina).
Yes, but it sounds more poetic or like you are emphasizing the height. 'Visoka planina' is the standard order.
The plural is 'visoke planine'.
Usually, anything over 500 meters is considered a planina in Serbia.
Yes, but you would say 'visok čovek' (masculine) or 'visoka žena' (feminine).
People might say 'planinčina' to mean a huge, impressive mountain.
Penjem se na visoku planinu.
Niska planina (low mountain) or simply 'brdo' (hill).
Yes, it always follows feminine declension rules.
Serbian does not have articles (a, an, the), so 'visoka planina' can mean 'a high mountain' or 'the high mountain'.
Yes, metaphorically, like 'planina posla' (a mountain of work).
Extremely common in traditional folk and 'starogradske' songs.
Accusative: 'Vidim visoku planinu'.
It is like the English 'v' in 'victory'.
Expressions liées
Planinski venac
similarMountain range
Snežni vrh
specialized formSnowy peak
Gorska služba spasavanja
builds onMountain rescue service
Podnožje planine
contrastFoot of the mountain
Planinarenje
builds onMountaineering/Hiking
Vrh planine
specialized formThe top of the mountain
