Signification
Operating a motor vehicle.
Contexte culturel
The 'Yugo' car is a legendary symbol of the former Yugoslavia. Even though it's no longer produced, people still talk about 'voziti Yuga' with a mix of nostalgia and humor. Manual transmission is the standard. If you say 'voziti auto', people assume it's a manual unless you specify 'automatik'. Traffic in Belgrade is notoriously difficult. 'Voziti auto u špicu' (driving in rush hour) is a test of nerves for any driver. In villages, 'voziti' might refer to tractors or old trucks just as often as cars, reflecting the agricultural lifestyle.
Drop the 'Auto'
In Serbian, if the context is clear, you can just say 'Vozim' (I'm driving).
Reflexive Trap
Be careful with 'voziti se'. It's the #1 mistake for beginners.
Signification
Operating a motor vehicle.
Drop the 'Auto'
In Serbian, if the context is clear, you can just say 'Vozim' (I'm driving).
Reflexive Trap
Be careful with 'voziti se'. It's the #1 mistake for beginners.
Use 'Kola'
To sound more like a native, use 'kola' in informal settings.
Manual is King
Assume most cars are manual when discussing driving in Serbia.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'voziti'.
Ja svaki dan _______ auto na posao.
The subject is 'Ja' (I), so the verb must end in -m.
Which sentence is correct for a passenger?
If you are sitting in the back seat, you say:
'Voziti se' is the reflexive form used for passengers.
Match the Serbian phrase with its English translation.
1. Voziti auto, 2. Vozačka dozvola, 3. Biti za volanom
These are essential car-related terms.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Da li želiš sok? B: Ne, hvala, ja ______.
In a social context, 'vozim' explains why you aren't drinking alcohol.
Match the phrase to the context.
Context: A formal police report.
This is the most formal and legalistic register.
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Aides visuelles
Voziti vs Voziti se
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesJa svaki dan _______ auto na posao.
The subject is 'Ja' (I), so the verb must end in -m.
If you are sitting in the back seat, you say:
'Voziti se' is the reflexive form used for passengers.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are essential car-related terms.
A: Da li želiš sok? B: Ne, hvala, ja ______.
In a social context, 'vozim' explains why you aren't drinking alcohol.
Context: A formal police report.
This is the most formal and legalistic register.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIn standard Serbian, 'auto' is masculine (taj auto).
Yes, 'voziti bicikl' is the standard way to say 'ride a bike'.
'Voziti' is everyday language; 'upravljati' is formal/technical.
Use 'Vozim se' (e.g., 'Vozim se u autu').
Yes, 'kola' is a plurale tantum noun, meaning it only has a plural form.
No, 'voziti' takes the direct object in the accusative case (Vozim auto).
It is 'vozačka dozvola'.
Only if you are specifically talking about maneuvering in tight spaces.
Generally yes, but drivers can be aggressive in cities.
It is 18 years old in Serbia.
No, for a boat you use 'upravljati čamcem' or 'ploviti'.
Say 'Učim da vozim'.
Expressions liées
Voziti kola
similarTo drive a car (informal)
Vozačka dozvola
builds onDriving license
Biti za volanom
similarTo be behind the wheel
Voziti se
contrastTo be a passenger
Upravljati vozilom
specialized formTo operate a vehicle
