뜻
Using time inefficiently.
문화적 배경
Spending hours in a 'kafić' is a national pastime. While it might look like 'gubljenje vremena' to Westerners, it is where business deals are made and friendships are forged. Serbian administrative tasks are notoriously slow. 'Gubiti vreme u redovima' (wasting time in lines) is a common shared grievance. Serbian parents place high value on education. 'Gubiti vreme' is the most common criticism for students who aren't studying. Like everywhere, 'gubljenje vremena na telefonu' is a hot topic in Serbian media regarding mental health.
Use with 'na'
Always use the preposition 'na' + Accusative to say WHAT you are wasting time on.
Don't be too rude
Telling someone 'Gubiš mi vreme' (You are wasting my time) is very aggressive.
뜻
Using time inefficiently.
Use with 'na'
Always use the preposition 'na' + Accusative to say WHAT you are wasting time on.
Don't be too rude
Telling someone 'Gubiš mi vreme' (You are wasting my time) is very aggressive.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'gubiti'.
Zašto ti ___ vreme na igrice?
The subject is 'ti' (you), so the verb must end in -iš.
Which sentence means 'We are wasting time'?
Choose the correct translation:
'Vreme' is the correct word for time in this idiom.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Hoćeš li da gledamo ovaj film? B: Ne, ne želim da ___ ___.
The context implies the person thinks the film is a waste of time.
🎉 점수: /3
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
3 연습 문제Zašto ti ___ vreme na igrice?
The subject is 'ti' (you), so the verb must end in -iš.
Choose the correct translation:
'Vreme' is the correct word for time in this idiom.
A: Hoćeš li da gledamo ovaj film? B: Ne, ne želim da ___ ___.
The context implies the person thinks the film is a waste of time.
🎉 점수: /3
자주 묻는 질문
2 질문Yes, 'gubiš mi vreme'. The 'mi' is in the dative case.
It is neutral. You can use it in most situations.
관련 표현
ubijati vreme
similarto kill time
traćiti vreme
synonymto squander time
gubiti se
contrastto get lost
