A1 Expression ニュートラル

Čestitam!

čestitam

Congratulations!

意味

Offering congratulations.

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文化的背景

When you congratulate someone on a new house or a big purchase, it's common to say 'Da se služiš u zdravlju' (May you use it in health). The 'Muštuluk' tradition: If you are the first person to bring good news to someone, you can shout 'Muštuluk!' and they are culturally obligated to give you a small gift or money. For a 'Slava' (family patron saint day), you don't usually say 'Čestitam' unless you are congratulating them on the preparation. The standard greeting is 'Srećna Slava, domaćine!'. In Serbian universities, after a student defends their thesis, the committee formally says 'Čestitamo, kolega' (Congratulations, colleague), marking their entry into the professional world.

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Double it up

For extra warmth, say 'Čestitam, svaka čast!' It sounds more native and enthusiastic.

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The Dative Trap

Remember it's 'Čestitam TI' (to you), not 'Čestitam TE.'

意味

Offering congratulations.

💡

Double it up

For extra warmth, say 'Čestitam, svaka čast!' It sounds more native and enthusiastic.

⚠️

The Dative Trap

Remember it's 'Čestitam TI' (to you), not 'Čestitam TE.'

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The Three Kisses

If you say 'Čestitam' at a wedding or birthday, be prepared for the three-kiss greeting on the cheeks!

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Social Media

On Instagram, Serbs often just comment 'Čestitke! 🥂' which is the plural noun form.

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct preposition.

Čestitam ti ___ novom poslu!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: na

The verb 'čestitati' always takes the preposition 'na' when specifying the reason.

Choose the most appropriate response to: 'Položio sam vozački ispit!' (I passed my driving test!)

Response:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Čestitam!

'Čestitam' is used for achievements like passing a test. 'Srećno' is for luck before the test.

Match the phrase to the situation.

Situation: Your boss finishes a big project.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Čestitam Vam na uspešnom projektu.

Using 'Vam' and a formal structure is appropriate for a boss.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Dobili smo bebu! B: ________! Da je živa i zdrava!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Čestitam

'Čestitam' is the standard way to respond to the news of a new baby.

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Čestitam vs Srećno

Čestitam (After)
Položen ispit Passed exam
Srećno (Before)
Pre ispita Before exam

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the correct preposition. Fill Blank A1

Čestitam ti ___ novom poslu!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: na

The verb 'čestitati' always takes the preposition 'na' when specifying the reason.

Choose the most appropriate response to: 'Položio sam vozački ispit!' (I passed my driving test!) Choose A1

Response:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Čestitam!

'Čestitam' is used for achievements like passing a test. 'Srećno' is for luck before the test.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A2

Situation: Your boss finishes a big project.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Čestitam Vam na uspešnom projektu.

Using 'Vam' and a formal structure is appropriate for a boss.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Dobili smo bebu! B: ________! Da je živa i zdrava!

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Čestitam

'Čestitam' is the standard way to respond to the news of a new baby.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

10 問

No, for Christmas use 'Srećan Božić' or 'Mir Božiji, Hristos se rodi.'

It is neutral. You can use it with anyone, but change 'ti' to 'Vam' for formal situations.

'Čestitam' is standard congratulations; 'Svaka čast' is more like 'Kudos' or 'I'm impressed.'

No, it is almost never used. 'Čestitam' alone is perfect.

Say 'Čestitam! Da je živa i zdrava!' (if it's a girl) or 'živ i zdrav' (if it's a boy).

Yes, 'Čestitam na venčanju' is the standard phrase.

It means 'a greeting card' or 'the act of congratulating.'

Always 'Čestitam na' followed by the Locative case.

Only ironically or as a joke. It's for others.

Just say 'Čestitam!' with a smile. It's safe.

関連フレーズ

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Svaka čast

similar

Kudos / Every honor

🔄

Bravo

synonym

Well done

🔗

Srećno

contrast

Good luck

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Saučešće

contrast

Condolences

🔗

Srećan rođendan

specialized form

Happy birthday

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Alal vera

similar

Well done (Turkism)

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