A1 Collocation ニュートラル

Imati novca

imati novca

To have money

意味

Being in possession of funds.

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文化的背景

The 'Slava' tradition requires families to host large feasts. Even if they don't 'have money' (nemaju novca) throughout the year, they will save specifically for this event to ensure guests are well-fed. Tipping (Bakšiš) is common but not mandatory. However, 'imati novca' is often demonstrated by leaving a small amount of change at cafes. Many Serbians working abroad (Gastarbajteri) return in the summer. The phrase 'imati novca' is often associated with them, as they bring foreign currency to spend in their hometowns. In the capital, there is a visible divide between the 'new rich' and the middle class. 'Imati novca' in Belgrade often involves showing off through expensive cars or 'splavovi' (river clubs).

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The 'A' Ending

Always remember the 'a' at the end of 'novca'. If you say 'novac', it sounds like you're talking about a specific coin.

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Don't say 'Ja sam novca'

In English, we say 'I am broke', but in Serbian, we use 'Imati' (to have) or specific adjectives. Never use 'to be' with 'novca'.

意味

Being in possession of funds.

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The 'A' Ending

Always remember the 'a' at the end of 'novca'. If you say 'novac', it sounds like you're talking about a specific coin.

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Don't say 'Ja sam novca'

In English, we say 'I am broke', but in Serbian, we use 'Imati' (to have) or specific adjectives. Never use 'to be' with 'novca'.

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Use 'Para' with friends

To sound more like a local, switch 'novca' to 'para' when talking to people your age.

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The 'Častim' Rule

If you say 'Imam novca' loudly in a group, someone might jokingly expect you to pay for everyone!

自分をテスト

Fill in the correct form of 'novac' (Genitive).

On nema ____ za novu košulju.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: novca

After the negative verb 'nema', we must use the genitive case 'novca'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I have money'?

Choose the best option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ja imam novca.

'Ja imam novca' uses the correct verb conjugation and the partitive genitive.

Match the Serbian phrase with its English translation.

Match the following:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

These are the four basic tense/polarity variations of the phrase.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.

A: Hoćeš li kafu? B: Ne mogu, ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: nemam novca

The context 'Ne mogu' (I can't) implies a lack of funds.

Match the register to the situation.

Where would you say 'Imati novca'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

'Imati novca' is the standard neutral/formal choice.

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Formal vs Informal

Formal (Novac)
Banka Bank
Ugovor Contract
Informal (Para)
Kafana Tavern
Prijatelji Friends

練習問題バンク

5 問題
Fill in the correct form of 'novac' (Genitive). Fill Blank A1

On nema ____ za novu košulju.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: novca

After the negative verb 'nema', we must use the genitive case 'novca'.

Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'I have money'? Choose A1

Choose the best option:

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: Ja imam novca.

'Ja imam novca' uses the correct verb conjugation and the partitive genitive.

Match the Serbian phrase with its English translation. 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

These are the four basic tense/polarity variations of the phrase.

Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase. dialogue_completion A1

A: Hoćeš li kafu? B: Ne mogu, ____.

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: nemam novca

The context 'Ne mogu' (I can't) implies a lack of funds.

Match the register to the situation. situation_matching B1

Where would you say 'Imati novca'?

✓ 正解! ✗ おしい! 正解: a

'Imati novca' is the standard neutral/formal choice.

🎉 スコア: /5

よくある質問

10 問

'Novac' is formal/neutral and singular. 'Para' is informal and technically a plural form. Use 'novac' in writing and 'para' in speaking.

It's the genitive case. Serbian uses the genitive for 'some' of something (partitive) and after negative verbs.

Yes, it is perfectly fine to say 'Firma ima novca'.

You can say 'Ja sam bogat' or 'Imam mnogo novca'.

Yes, it is a very polite and standard way to discuss finances.

'Lova' is slang for money, similar to 'dough' or 'bucks'. Use it only with very close friends.

You would say 'Da li imate sitno?' (Do you have small [money]?).

No, it can refer to money in a bank account or general wealth.

Say 'Nemam ni dinara!' (I don't have even a dinar!).

Yes, it is understood and used across the entire BCS (Bosnian/Croatian/Serbian) language area.

関連フレーズ

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Imati para

similar

To have money (informal).

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Biti bogat

builds on

To be rich.

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Nemati ni dinara

contrast

To not have a single dinar (to be broke).

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Zaraditi novac

builds on

To earn money.

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Rasipati novac

contrast

To waste/squander money.

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