Significado
Stating one's place of work.
Contexto cultural
In Serbia, working in an office (kancelarijski posao) is often seen as a sign of stability and education. Historically, 'državni posao' (a state office job) was the ultimate goal for many due to job security. Office work in Serbia is inseparable from coffee. It is common to spend the first 30 minutes of the workday drinking 'domaća kafa' (Turkish coffee) with colleagues. Many older offices in Serbia still have a 'socialist' aesthetic—heavy wooden desks and green plants. This is a contrast to the modern 'staklenac' (glass buildings) in New Belgrade. Serbians value social interaction at work. If you 'radite u kancelariji', you are expected to participate in birthdays and 'slava' celebrations held in the office.
The 'i' Rule
Whenever you are 'inside' a feminine place (ending in -a), change the -a to -i. Kancelarija -> u kancelariji. Škola -> u školi.
Don't say 'u ofis'
While 'ofis' is understood, it sounds like you haven't learned the language properly. Stick to 'kancelarija'.
Significado
Stating one's place of work.
The 'i' Rule
Whenever you are 'inside' a feminine place (ending in -a), change the -a to -i. Kancelarija -> u kancelariji. Škola -> u školi.
Don't say 'u ofis'
While 'ofis' is understood, it sounds like you haven't learned the language properly. Stick to 'kancelarija'.
Add the industry
To sound more natural, add your industry: 'Radim u kancelariji u banci' (I work in an office in a bank).
The Coffee Invite
If someone says they work in an office, a common follow-up is 'Svratite na kafu' (Drop by for a coffee).
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of the word 'kancelarija'.
Ja radim u ________.
After the preposition 'u' indicating location, we use the Locative case, which for feminine nouns ends in '-i'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'He works in an office'?
The third person singular form of 'raditi' is 'radi'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Gde radiš? B: ________ u kancelariji.
The question is 'Where do YOU work?', so the answer must be in the first person singular 'I work' (Radim).
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to tell your boss you are at your desk.
'Radim u kancelariji' confirms you are currently working at that location.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosJa radim u ________.
After the preposition 'u' indicating location, we use the Locative case, which for feminine nouns ends in '-i'.
How do you say 'He works in an office'?
The third person singular form of 'raditi' is 'radi'.
A: Gde radiš? B: ________ u kancelariji.
The question is 'Where do YOU work?', so the answer must be in the first person singular 'I work' (Radim).
You want to tell your boss you are at your desk.
'Radim u kancelariji' confirms you are currently working at that location.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasNo, it can be any room used as an office, even a small one in your home, though 'radna soba' is more common for home offices.
Yes, but 'biro' usually refers to an agency, like an architecture firm or a travel agency.
Because 'u' + Accusative (-u) is for movement. 'u' + Locative (-i) is for location. Since you are already there working, use '-i'.
It's the most common. 'Baviti se' (to deal with/occupy oneself with) is also used for professions.
You can say 'Radim u zajedničkoj kancelariji' or use the term 'coworking prostor'.
It is neutral. It's perfectly fine for both a CEO and a clerk to use.
You would say 'Radim u kancelarijama' (plural).
No, you cannot 'office' in Serbian. You must always use the verb 'raditi'.
Yes, it is universally understood and used across the Serbo-Croatian speaking area.
Više ne radim u kancelariji.
Frases relacionadas
Raditi od kuće
contrastTo work from home
Biti na poslu
similarTo be at work
Kancelarijski pacov
specialized formOffice rat
Terenski rad
contrastField work
Radno vreme
builds onWorking hours
