Meaning
Fruit that is not processed or old.
Cultural Background
The 'pijaca' is a central part of life. People prefer buying 'sveže voće' from small producers rather than supermarkets. Seasonal eating is very important. You only buy certain 'sveže voće' when it is in season (e.g., cherries in June). Serving a plate of sliced fresh fruit is a common way to welcome guests in the afternoon. There is a strong belief in the healing power of 'domaće' (home-grown) fresh fruit compared to 'prskano' (sprayed/pesticide-laden) fruit.
The Pijaca Rule
Always look for the sign 'Domaće' next to 'Sveže voće' for the best quality.
Grammar Alert
Remember that 'voće' is neuter. Don't say 'sveži voće'!
Meaning
Fruit that is not processed or old.
The Pijaca Rule
Always look for the sign 'Domaće' next to 'Sveže voće' for the best quality.
Grammar Alert
Remember that 'voće' is neuter. Don't say 'sveži voće'!
Case Mastery
After the word 'puno' (a lot), use 'svežeg voća' (Genitive).
Seasonal Wisdom
Serbians take pride in knowing exactly when each fruit is 'sveže' and in season.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form of 'sveže'.
Na pijaci kupujem ______ voće.
Since 'voće' is neuter singular in the accusative case, the adjective must be 'sveže'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Choose the correct sentence:
'Voće' is neuter, so 'sveže' is the only correct adjective form.
Match the Serbian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
These are common collocations for fruit in Serbian.
Complete the dialogue at the market.
Kupac: Da li je ovo voće ______? Prodavac: Da, jutros je stiglo.
'Sveže' is the standard word for fresh produce.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Types of Fruit States
Practice Bank
4 exercisesNa pijaci kupujem ______ voće.
Since 'voće' is neuter singular in the accusative case, the adjective must be 'sveže'.
Choose the correct sentence:
'Voće' is neuter, so 'sveže' is the only correct adjective form.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
These are common collocations for fruit in Serbian.
Kupac: Da li je ovo voće ______? Prodavac: Da, jutros je stiglo.
'Sveže' is the standard word for fresh produce.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, it is a collective noun. You use singular verbs and adjectives with it.
Yes, 'sveže povrće' is the correct term for fresh vegetables.
'Sveže' means fresh (not old), while 'sirovo' means raw (not cooked).
The comparative form is 'svežije'.
It is neutral and can be used in any context.
Yes, when referring to a specific fruit, the adjective matches that fruit's gender (jabuka is feminine).
It refers to tropical fruits like lemons, oranges, and bananas.
At the market (pijaca), small haggling is possible but not as common as in some other cultures.
Ask 'Da li je ovo organsko voće?' or 'Da li je prskano?' (Is it sprayed?).
'Trulo voće' (rotten fruit) or 'staro voće' (old fruit).
Related Phrases
Sveže povrće
similarFresh vegetables
Suvo voće
contrastDried fruit
Južno voće
specialized formTropical fruit
Zrelo voće
similarRipe fruit
Domaće voće
similarLocal/Home-grown fruit
