뜻
Taking a stroll outdoors.
문화적 배경
In Zagreb, 'šetati u parku' often means going to Maksimir, the oldest public park in South-Eastern Europe. It's a status symbol and a place for the 'špica' (social peak) on Saturdays. In Split, people 'šetaju' on the Riva or in the Marjan forest park. The pace is even slower here, often referred to as 'pomalo' (take it easy). Osijek is known as the city of parks. Walking in the park here is a daily necessity for many residents who enjoy the vast green spaces along the Drava river. The 'Kava' culture is inseparable from the 'Šetnja'. A walk in the park almost always begins or ends with a long coffee session at a nearby terrace.
Use the reflexive for extra 'native' flavor
Adding 'se' (Šetati se u parku) makes you sound more relaxed and natural, like a local.
Watch the case!
Always remember the '-u' at the end of 'parku'. Saying 'u park' changes the meaning to 'into the park'.
뜻
Taking a stroll outdoors.
Use the reflexive for extra 'native' flavor
Adding 'se' (Šetati se u parku) makes you sound more relaxed and natural, like a local.
Watch the case!
Always remember the '-u' at the end of 'parku'. Saying 'u park' changes the meaning to 'into the park'.
The 'Kava' rule
If someone invites you to 'šetati u parku', expect to spend at least 30 minutes sitting for coffee afterward.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the noun 'park' in the Locative case.
Volim šetati u ________ (park).
After the preposition 'u' indicating location, masculine nouns take the ending '-u'.
Which verb is most appropriate for a leisure walk?
Danas je nedjelja. Idemo ________ u parku.
'Šetati' is the specific verb for a leisure stroll, which fits the context of a Sunday outing.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Što radiš? B: Evo me, ________ s psom.
Walking the dog in the park is the most logical activity in this context.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Situation: You are on a first date and want to suggest something relaxed.
This is a polite and common invitation for a date.
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시각 학습 자료
Šetati vs. Hodati
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Volim šetati u ________ (park).
After the preposition 'u' indicating location, masculine nouns take the ending '-u'.
Danas je nedjelja. Idemo ________ u parku.
'Šetati' is the specific verb for a leisure stroll, which fits the context of a Sunday outing.
A: Što radiš? B: Evo me, ________ s psom.
Walking the dog in the park is the most logical activity in this context.
Situation: You are on a first date and want to suggest something relaxed.
This is a polite and common invitation for a date.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes! 'Po parku' means 'around/throughout the park' and is very common. 'U parku' is more general.
No, you can šetati 'u gradu' (in the city), 'uz more' (by the sea), or 'šumom' (through the forest).
'Šetnja' is the noun (a walk), and 'šetati' is the verb (to walk).
You say 'Šetam psa'. In this case, 'psa' is in the Accusative case.
It is neutral. It's appropriate for both friends and doctors.
It's the perfective version. Use it when you want to say you 'took a walk' (completed action).
Not really. For hiking, use 'planinariti'. 'Šetati' implies a flat, easy surface.
Yes, Croatians love being outdoors regardless of the weather, as long as it's not pouring rain.
In spoken language, yes. The reflexive 'se' adds a sense of personal leisure.
It takes the Locative case because it describes where the action is happening.
관련 표현
Ići u šetnju
similarTo go for a walk
Prošetati se
specialized formTo take a stroll
Šetalište
builds onPromenade/Walkway
Trčati u parku
contrastTo run in the park
Izvesti psa
similarTo take the dog out
