A1 Idiom 중립

Biti u žurbi

biti u žurbi

To be in a hurry

Needing to move or act quickly.

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문화적 배경

Despite the phrase, Serbians often value 'polako' (slowly). Being 'u žurbi' is often an excuse for being late, which is socially tolerated to a degree. In Montenegro, the pace is famously slower. Using 'u žurbi sam' might be met with a joke about why you are rushing when the sea isn't going anywhere. People in northern Serbia (Vojvodina) are stereotypically seen as calmer. 'Žurba' here might feel less frantic than in Belgrade. In Belgrade, 'u žurbi' is the default state for many, reflecting the 'hustle' culture of the capital.

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The 'Polite' Excuse

If you want to leave a conversation, always start with 'Izvini' (Sorry) before saying 'u žurbi sam'.

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Case Sensitivity

Make sure to say 'žurbi' (Locative) and not 'žurba' (Nominative) after 'u'.

Needing to move or act quickly.

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The 'Polite' Excuse

If you want to leave a conversation, always start with 'Izvini' (Sorry) before saying 'u žurbi sam'.

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Case Sensitivity

Make sure to say 'žurbi' (Locative) and not 'žurba' (Nominative) after 'u'.

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Add 'Malo'

Saying 'Malo sam u žurbi' (I'm a little in a rush) sounds less aggressive and more natural.

셀프 테스트

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'biti'.

Ja ___ u žurbi.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: sam

The first person singular of 'biti' is 'sam'.

Which sentence is correct?

How do you say 'They are in a hurry'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Oni su u žurbi.

The correct preposition is 'u' and the verb is 'biti'.

Match the Serbian phrase with its English meaning.

Match the following:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: U žurbi sam -> I am in a rush; Bio sam u žurbi -> I was in a rush; Biću u žurbi -> I will be in a rush; Nisam u žurbi -> I am not in a rush

These cover present, past, future, and negative forms.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Hoćeš kafu? B: Ne mogu, ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: u žurbi sam

This is the most natural way to decline an invitation when busy.

🎉 점수: /4

시각 학습 자료

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'biti'. Fill Blank A1

Ja ___ u žurbi.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: sam

The first person singular of 'biti' is 'sam'.

Which sentence is correct? Choose A1

How do you say 'They are in a hurry'?

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Oni su u žurbi.

The correct preposition is 'u' and the verb is 'biti'.

Match the Serbian phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: U žurbi sam -> I am in a rush; Bio sam u žurbi -> I was in a rush; Biću u žurbi -> I will be in a rush; Nisam u žurbi -> I am not in a rush

These cover present, past, future, and negative forms.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A1

A: Hoćeš kafu? B: Ne mogu, ____.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: u žurbi sam

This is the most natural way to decline an invitation when busy.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

5 질문

No, that sounds very archaic or like a bad translation. Stick to 'u žurbi sam'.

It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.

You could say 'imati vremena' (to have time) or 'biti opušten' (to be relaxed).

U žurbi sam zbog tebe.

It is 'u žurbi' because it describes a state (Locative case). 'U žurbu' would imply movement into a rush, which we don't use.

관련 표현

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žuriti

similar

to hurry (verb)

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biti u frci

slang

to be in a mess/rush

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nemati vremena

similar

to not have time

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trčati

builds on

to run

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u škripcu s vremenom

specialized form

in a time bind

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