kratak

Kratak means 'short' and can refer to physical length or duration of time.

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§ What "kratak" means

Serbian Word: kratak
Part of Speech: adjective
CEFR Level: A1
Definition: Short

The word "kratak" (pronounced KRAH-tahk) is a basic adjective in Serbian. It means "short." You'll hear and use this word all the time. Like in English, it can refer to physical length, duration of time, or even a summary.

§ "Kratak" in daily life

Let's look at how "kratak" is used in everyday conversations, from work to school and the news. You'll find it's a very versatile word.

Describing physical things: You'll often use "kratak" to talk about things that aren't long.

Ovo je kratak put do kuće. (This is a short way home.)

Imam kratku kosu. (I have short hair.)

Talking about time: This is a very common use. If something doesn't last long, it's "kratko."

Pauza je bila kratka. (The break was short.)

Imamo kratak rok. (We have a short deadline.)

You'll often hear phrases like "za kratko vreme" (for a short time) or "u kratkom roku" (in a short period/deadline). These are useful for work or scheduling.

In school and learning: When you need to summarize something or refer to a brief explanation, "kratak" is your word.

Molim vas, dajte mi kratak odgovor. (Please give me a short answer.)

Pročitaj kratak tekst. (Read a short text.)

In the news: News reports often use "kratak" to describe summaries, brief statements, or short-term events.

Ovo je kratak pregled vesti. (This is a short news overview.)

Izdata je kratka izjava. (A short statement was issued.)

You can see that "kratak" is fundamental. Master its forms and you'll be able to describe many things in Serbian, whether it's the length of a meeting, a journey, or a message.

Comment l'utiliser

When talking about physical length or duration, use 'kratak' for masculine nouns, 'kratka' for feminine nouns, and 'kratko' for neutral nouns. For example, 'kratak dan' (a short day), 'kratka priča' (a short story), 'kratko pismo' (a short letter).

Erreurs courantes

A common mistake is confusing 'kratak' with 'nizak'. 'Kratak' means 'short' in terms of length or duration, while 'nizak' means 'short' in terms of height. For example, you would say 'Ona je niska' (She is short - referring to height), not 'Ona je kratka'.