Significado
Becoming thinner through diet or exercise.
Contexto cultural
In Serbia, weight loss is often discussed openly, even with acquaintances. It is not considered as private a topic as in some Western cultures. Grandmothers often equate being thin with being sick. If you tell a Serbian grandma you want to 'smršati', she will likely offer you more food. In cities like Belgrade, there is a huge 'teretana' (gym) culture where 'smršati' is a primary goal for many young people. During the Slava season (winter), 'smršati' is considered almost impossible due to the abundance of heavy, traditional food.
Complimenting
In Serbia, telling someone 'Baš si smršao/la!' is almost always taken as a high compliment.
The 'Baba' Rule
Never tell a Serbian grandmother you are trying to smršati unless you want a 30-minute lecture on why you need to eat more.
Significado
Becoming thinner through diet or exercise.
Complimenting
In Serbia, telling someone 'Baš si smršao/la!' is almost always taken as a high compliment.
The 'Baba' Rule
Never tell a Serbian grandmother you are trying to smršati unless you want a 30-minute lecture on why you need to eat more.
Aspect Mastery
Remember: Smršati = Result. Mršaviti = Process. Master this and you'll sound like a native.
Slava Survival
If you are dieting during a Slava, say you have a 'stomach ache' instead of saying you want to 'smršati'—it's the only excuse they accept!
Teste-se
Fill in the correct form of 'smršati' in the past tense (masculine).
Marko je prošlog meseca ______ tri kilograma.
Since Marko is masculine, the past tense must be 'smršao'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to compliment someone on their weight loss?
Choose the best option:
'Baš si smršala!' is a very common and friendly compliment in Serbian.
Complete the dialogue between a doctor and a patient.
Doktor: 'Imate visok pritisak. Morate malo da ______.'
The doctor is addressing the patient formally (Vi), so the verb must be 'smršate'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Match: 1. Skinuti stomak, 2. Smršati ko grana, 3. Redukovati telesnu masu
'Skinuti stomak' is casual, 'Smršati ko grana' is an idiom, and 'Redukovati telesnu masu' is formal/medical.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Smršati vs. Mršaviti
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosMarko je prošlog meseca ______ tri kilograma.
Since Marko is masculine, the past tense must be 'smršao'.
Choose the best option:
'Baš si smršala!' is a very common and friendly compliment in Serbian.
Doktor: 'Imate visok pritisak. Morate malo da ______.'
The doctor is addressing the patient formally (Vi), so the verb must be 'smršate'.
Match: 1. Skinuti stomak, 2. Smršati ko grana, 3. Redukovati telesnu masu
'Skinuti stomak' is casual, 'Smršati ko grana' is an idiom, and 'Redukovati telesnu masu' is formal/medical.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasNo, it's a neutral word, but using it as a command to someone else is very rude.
'Smršati' is perfective (the result), while 'mršaviti' is imperfective (the ongoing process).
Yes, you can say 'Pas je smršao' (The dog lost weight).
You say: 'Želim da smršam pet kilograma.'
Yes, 'istesati se' or 'istopiti se' are common slang terms.
Mostly yes, but 'oslabiti' can also mean becoming physically weak or losing weight due to illness.
The opposite is 'ugojiti se' (to gain weight).
No, for objects use 'stanjiti se' (to become thinner).
It's a rolled 'r' that acts as a vowel. Try to roll it slightly between the 'm' and 'š'.
Yes, it's a very frequent topic of conversation in social and family settings.
Usually no case is needed, but if you specify the amount, use 'za' + accusative (za pet kilograma).
Only if the job is related to fitness or health; otherwise, it's too personal.
Frases relacionadas
skinuti kilograme
synonymTo take off kilograms
doterati liniju
similarTo fix one's line/figure
oslabiti
synonymTo weaken / to lose weight
ugojiti se
contrastTo gain weight
mršaviti
builds onTo be losing weight
istopiti se
specialized formTo melt away
