Phrase in 30 Seconds
Zelena trava describes healthy, vibrant green grass, typically seen in spring or well-maintained gardens.
- Means: Healthy green vegetation covering the ground.
- Used in: Describing parks, nature, or garden maintenance.
- Don't confuse: With 'trava' as a slang term for marijuana.
내 수준에 맞는 설명:
뜻
Healthy, colorful ground vegetation.
문화적 배경
In Serbian villages, the quality of 'zelena trava' determines the health of the livestock, which is a primary source of income. It is a symbol of wealth. During the holiday of Duhovi (Pentecost), churches are filled with fresh green grass. Believers kneel on it and weave small wreaths. Many folk and rock songs (like those by Bijelo Dugme) use 'zelena trava' to evoke a sense of nostalgia for the homeland or a lost love. In Belgrade, 'zelena trava' in parks like Kalemegdan is a precious escape from the 'grey' socialist-era architecture.
Adjective Agreement
Always remember that 'trava' is feminine. If you see 'zeleni', it's for masculine words like 'zeleni zid' (green wall).
Slang Alert
Be careful using 'trava' alone in cities, as it's the primary word for weed. 'Zelena trava' is much safer.
Adjective Agreement
Always remember that 'trava' is feminine. If you see 'zeleni', it's for masculine words like 'zeleni zid' (green wall).
Slang Alert
Be careful using 'trava' alone in cities, as it's the primary word for weed. 'Zelena trava' is much safer.
Case Mastery
Master the phrase 'na zelenoj travi' (on green grass) first, as it's the most common way you'll use it in conversation.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'zelena'.
U parku vidim ______ travu.
The verb 'vidim' (I see) requires the Accusative case for the object.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct sentence:
'Trava' is feminine, so the predicate adjective must be 'zelena'.
Match the Serbian phrase with its English translation.
Match the pairs:
This tests your understanding of case usage in context.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate phrase.
A: Zašto ideš u park? B: Zato što želim da sedim na ________.
The preposition 'na' indicating location requires the locative case.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
연습 문제 은행
5 연습 문제U parku vidim ______ travu.
The verb 'vidim' (I see) requires the Accusative case for the object.
Select the correct sentence:
'Trava' is feminine, so the predicate adjective must be 'zelena'.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
This tests your understanding of case usage in context.
A: Zašto ideš u park? B: Zato što želim da sedim na ________.
The preposition 'na' indicating location requires the locative case.
🎉 점수: /5
자주 묻는 질문
3 질문Yes, it is a general term for any green, grass-like vegetation on the ground.
No, for herbs we use 'lekovito bilje' or 'začinsko bilje'.
Because Serbian uses cases. 'Zelenu' is the accusative case used for the object of a sentence.
관련 표현
zelena površina
similarGreen area / public greenery
lekovita trava
specialized formMedicinal herb
suva trava
contrastDry grass / hay
veštačka trava
contrastArtificial turf
어디서 쓸까?
At the park
Ana: Vidi kako je lepa zelena trava!
Marko: Da, idealna je za piknik.
Gardening
Komšija: Tvoja zelena trava je najbolja u ulici.
Ti: Hvala, zalivam je svako veče.
Football match
Komentator: Lopta se brzo kreće po zelenoj travi.
Navijač: Teren izgleda odlično danas!
Hiking
Vodič: Ovde je zelena trava cele godine.
Turista: Vazduh je tako svež ovde.
Real Estate
Agent: Ova kuća ima dvorište sa zelenom travom.
Kupac: To je upravo ono što tražimo.
Art Class
Učitelj: Sada nacrtajte zelenu travu u prvom planu.
Učenik: Koju nijansu zelene da koristim?
암기하기
기억법
Think of 'Zelena' as 'Emerald' (Z-Emerald) and 'Trava' as 'Travel'—you travel across the green grass.
시각적 연상
Imagine a bright green football pitch under a clear blue sky. The contrast between the white lines and the 'zelena trava' is sharp and clear.
Rhyme
Zelena trava, mirna glava. (Green grass, calm head.)
Story
A shepherd named Zoran walks on the 'zelena trava' with his sheep. He feels happy because the 'zelena trava' means his sheep will be well-fed and healthy.
In Other Languages
Most languages use a similar literal combination (e.g., 'green grass' in English, 'hierba verde' in Spanish). It is a universal concept.
Word Web
챌린지
Go to a local park and say 'Ovo je zelena trava' out loud. Then, try to find three different shades of green and label them 'svetlo zelena' (light green) or 'tamno zelena' (dark green).
Review this phrase every time you see a lawn or a park during your commute.
발음
Short-falling accent on the first 'e'. All vowels are clear.
Long-rising accent on the first 'a'.
격식 수준 스펙트럼
Vegetacija je u punom cvatu, a trava je izrazito zelena. (Describing a lawn)
Trava je veoma zelena i lepa. (Describing a lawn)
Vidi kako je trava zelena, čoveče! (Describing a lawn)
Trava zeleni, vrhunski je. (Describing a lawn)
From Proto-Slavic *zelenъ (green) and *trava (grass).
재미있는 사실
The word 'zelena' comes from the same root as 'zlato' (gold), because both were seen as 'shining' or 'bright'.
문화 노트
In Serbian villages, the quality of 'zelena trava' determines the health of the livestock, which is a primary source of income. It is a symbol of wealth.
“Domaćin se hvali svojom zelenom travom.”
During the holiday of Duhovi (Pentecost), churches are filled with fresh green grass. Believers kneel on it and weave small wreaths.
“Vernici pletu venčiće od zelene trave u crkvi.”
Many folk and rock songs (like those by Bijelo Dugme) use 'zelena trava' to evoke a sense of nostalgia for the homeland or a lost love.
“Pesma kaže: 'Ima neka tajna veza, u zelenoj travi'.”
In Belgrade, 'zelena trava' in parks like Kalemegdan is a precious escape from the 'grey' socialist-era architecture.
“Beograđani vikendom beže na zelenu travu Kalemegdana.”
대화 시작하기
Da li voliš da sediš na zelenoj travi?
Kakva je trava u tvojoj zemlji tokom leta?
자주 하는 실수
zelen trava
zelena trava
L1 Interference
zeleni trava
zelena trava
L1 Interference
na zelena trava
na zelenoj travi
L1 Interference
zelena trave
zelena trava
L1 Interference
In Other Languages
hierba verde
Word order: 'zelena trava' vs 'hierba verde'.
herbe verte
Gender agreement is required in both, but the adjective position differs.
grünes Gras
Noun gender: Neuter in German, Feminine in Serbian.
緑の草 (midori no kusa)
Use of particles instead of case/gender endings.
عشب أخضر (ushb akhdar)
Noun gender and adjective placement.
绿草 (lǜ cǎo)
Lack of grammatical inflection.
초록색 풀 (choroksaek pul)
Explicit mention of the word 'color'.
grama verde
Adjective position.
Spotted in the Real World
“Evo zore, evo zore, Bogu da se pomolim... a ja nisam s onom koju volim... (context of spring greenery)”
A song celebrating spring and the return of greenery.
혼동하기 쉬운
Learners might not realize 'trava' alone can mean marijuana in slang.
Always add 'zelena' if you want to be 100% clear you are talking about nature.
Sounds like 'zelena' but refers to leafy green vegetables.
Use 'zeleniš' for spinach or salad, 'zelena trava' for the ground.
자주 묻는 질문 (3)
Yes, it is a general term for any green, grass-like vegetation on the ground.
basic understandingNo, for herbs we use 'lekovito bilje' or 'začinsko bilje'.
usage contextsBecause Serbian uses cases. 'Zelenu' is the accusative case used for the object of a sentence.
grammar mechanics
