Signification
Watching TV programs.
Contexte culturel
The TV is often the 'hearth' of the modern Serbian home. It is common for it to be on even during family meals or when guests are over. Public service broadcaster RTS is a cultural institution. 'Gledati Dnevnik' (watching the news) is a ritual for older generations. Watching sports (especially basketball and tennis) is a major reason for 'gledati televiziju' in groups at cafes or homes. Younger Serbians are moving away from 'televizija' toward 'YouTube' or 'Netflix', but still use the verb 'gledati'.
The 'U' Rule
Always remember that 'televizija' becomes 'televiziju' when you are watching it. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Gledati vs. Videti
Don't say 'Vidim TV' unless you are pointing out that a TV exists in the room.
Signification
Watching TV programs.
The 'U' Rule
Always remember that 'televizija' becomes 'televiziju' when you are watching it. It's the most common mistake for beginners!
Gledati vs. Videti
Don't say 'Vidim TV' unless you are pointing out that a TV exists in the room.
TV as Background
If you visit a Serbian home and the TV is on while you talk, don't be offended. It's normal cultural 'background noise'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the word 'televizija'.
Ja volim da gledam ______.
The object of 'gledati' must be in the accusative case, which for 'televizija' is 'televiziju'.
Which verb is correct for watching a program?
On ______ televiziju svako veče.
'Gledati' is used for intentional watching, while 'videti' is for seeing.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Šta radiš? B: ______ televiziju.
The speaker (B) is talking about themselves, so the first-person singular 'gledam' is required.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are telling a friend you are busy watching a movie on TV.
'Gledam televiziju' is the appropriate way to describe the activity.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
What can you watch on TV?
Sadržaj
- • Film
- • Serija
- • Vesti
- • Sport
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesJa volim da gledam ______.
The object of 'gledati' must be in the accusative case, which for 'televizija' is 'televiziju'.
On ______ televiziju svako veče.
'Gledati' is used for intentional watching, while 'videti' is for seeing.
A: Šta radiš? B: ______ televiziju.
The speaker (B) is talking about themselves, so the first-person singular 'gledam' is required.
You are telling a friend you are busy watching a movie on TV.
'Gledam televiziju' is the appropriate way to describe the activity.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'Gledam TV' is very common and perfectly natural in casual speech.
'Televizija' is the medium/program, 'televizor' is the physical device.
It is neutral. It's fine for both a job interview and a chat with friends.
You can use the loanword 'bindžujem' or say 'gledam seriju bez prestanka'.
No, Serbian does not have articles. Just 'gledam televiziju'.
Because it is the direct object (Accusative case). 'Televizije' would be plural or genitive.
Yes, if you are watching it on a TV screen, people still say 'gledam televiziju'.
Gledala sam televiziju.
Šta ima na televiziji?
Sometimes people say 'telka' or 'kutija' (box), but 'TV' is most common.
Expressions liées
Gledati film
similarWatching a movie
Menjati kanale
builds onChanging channels / Channel surfing
Ugasiti televizor
contrastTo turn off the TV set
Pratiti seriju
specialized formTo follow a series
