A1 Expression ニュートラル

Šta se dešava?

šta se dešava

What is happening?

意味

Asking about current events.

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文化的背景

In Belgrade, 'Šta se dešava?' is often the start of a long 'trač' (gossip) session. People love to be in the know about everything from politics to the latest celebrity drama. While 'Šta se dešava?' is understood, you are much more likely to hear 'Šta ima?' or 'Đe si?' as the primary greeting in Sarajevo. Montenegrins might use 'Što se čini?', which is a regional variant that sounds very distinct to locals. Serbian communities in Chicago or Vienna often use 'Šta se dešava?' as a way to maintain a connection to their roots, often mixing it with English (e.g., 'Šta se dešava, man?').

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The 'Kod Tebe' Add-on

Add 'kod tebe' (at your place/with you) to make the phrase more personal: 'Šta se dešava kod tebe?'

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Don't forget the 'se'!

Without 'se', the sentence is grammatically broken. It's the most common beginner mistake.

意味

Asking about current events.

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The 'Kod Tebe' Add-on

Add 'kod tebe' (at your place/with you) to make the phrase more personal: 'Šta se dešava kod tebe?'

⚠️

Don't forget the 'se'!

Without 'se', the sentence is grammatically broken. It's the most common beginner mistake.

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Intonation Matters

A rising intonation at the end makes it a friendly greeting; a falling, heavy intonation makes it sound like you're demanding an explanation for a problem.

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Be ready for an answer

In the Balkans, this question is rarely answered with just 'nothing'. Be prepared for a 5-minute update!

自分をテスト

Fill in the missing reflexive particle.

Šta ___ dešava u gradu?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: se

The verb 'dešavati' always requires the reflexive particle 'se' in this context.

Which of these is the most natural casual greeting?

You see a friend at a party. What do you say?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Šta se dešava?

'Šta se dešava?' is a perfect casual greeting. 'O čemu se radi?' is too formal.

Match the Serbian phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

Understanding the difference between present, past, and general greetings is key.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Čujem veliku buku napolju. B: Da, i ja. Idem da vidim ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: šta se dešava

In the context of hearing a noise, you want to see 'what is happening'.

🎉 スコア: /4

ビジュアル学習ツール

When to use 'Šta se dešava?'

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Social

  • Greeting friends
  • Parties
  • Texting

Inquiry

  • Street events
  • Noises
  • News
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Work

  • Project updates
  • Casual meetings
  • Breakroom

練習問題バンク

4 問題
Fill in the missing reflexive particle. Fill Blank A1

Šta ___ dešava u gradu?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: se

The verb 'dešavati' always requires the reflexive particle 'se' in this context.

Which of these is the most natural casual greeting? Choose A1

You see a friend at a party. What do you say?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Šta se dešava?

'Šta se dešava?' is a perfect casual greeting. 'O čemu se radi?' is too formal.

Match the Serbian phrase with its English equivalent. Match A2

左の各項目を右のペアと一致させてください:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

Understanding the difference between present, past, and general greetings is key.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Čujem veliku buku napolju. B: Da, i ja. Idem da vidim ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: šta se dešava

In the context of hearing a noise, you want to see 'what is happening'.

🎉 スコア: /4

よくある質問

12 問

Yes, it's the closest equivalent in terms of usage and vibe.

Only if you have a very casual, friendly relationship. Otherwise, use 'Kako ste?'.

'Dešava' is present (happening), 'desilo' is past (happened).

It's a reflexive particle required by the verb 'dešavati se'.

Yes, it is perfectly understood and used in Croatia, though 'Što se događa?' is also very common there.

Common replies include 'Ništa posebno' (Nothing special) or 'Evo, radim' (Here, I'm working).

Yes, if you are asking about a public event or situation.

Only if your tone is sharp. Usually, it's very friendly.

Yes: Шта се дешава?

'Šta se zbiva?' or just 'Šta ima?'.

Only in a very casual email to a friend.

It's universal, but 'Šta ima?' is slightly more common in rural areas.

関連フレーズ

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Šta ima?

synonym

What's up? / What is there?

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Šta se radi?

similar

What's being done?

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Šta se desilo?

builds on

What happened?

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O čemu se radi?

specialized form

What is it about?

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Šta se zbiva?

synonym

What's occurring?

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