A1 Expression 中性

Žedan sam

žedan sam

I am thirsty

意思

Expressing the need for water (masculine).

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文化背景

It is customary to offer a glass of water to any guest immediately upon arrival, often accompanied by 'slatko' (fruit preserve). In Serbian cafes, a glass of water is almost always served alongside 'domaća kafa' (Turkish coffee) to cleanse the palate. Many Serbian cities have historic public fountains ('česme') where people drink for free; it's a point of local pride. While you say 'Žedan sam' for water, when drinking alcohol, the focus shifts to 'Živeli!' (Cheers!).

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Gender Agreement

Always check your gender! Men say 'žedan', women say 'žedna'.

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Avoid 'Imam žeđ'

Even though you 'have' thirst in English or Spanish, in Serbian you 'are' thirsty.

意思

Expressing the need for water (masculine).

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Gender Agreement

Always check your gender! Men say 'žedan', women say 'žedna'.

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Avoid 'Imam žeđ'

Even though you 'have' thirst in English or Spanish, in Serbian you 'are' thirsty.

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Use 'Baš'

Add 'baš' (baš sam žedan) to sound more like a native speaker when you are really thirsty.

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Free Water

Don't be afraid to ask for 'česmovača' (tap water) in Belgrade; it's safe and common.

自我测试

If you are a woman, how do you say 'I am thirsty'?

Choose the correct form:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Žedna sam

The feminine form of the adjective 'žedan' is 'žedna'.

Complete the sentence with the correct verb form.

Ja ______ žedan.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: sam

'Sam' is the first-person singular form of the verb 'biti'.

Match the phrase to the situation.

You are at a restaurant and want water.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Žedan sam

'Žedan sam' means 'I am thirsty'.

Complete the dialogue.

A: Da li si žedan? B: Da, ______ sam.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: žedan

The answer should match the gender used in the question (masculine).

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

Gender Agreement for 'Žedan'

Male
Žedan sam I am thirsty
Female
Žedna sam I am thirsty

Ways to Quench Thirst

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Drinks

  • Voda
  • Sok
  • Kafa
  • Čaj

练习题库

4 练习
If you are a woman, how do you say 'I am thirsty'? Choose A1

Choose the correct form:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Žedna sam

The feminine form of the adjective 'žedan' is 'žedna'.

Complete the sentence with the correct verb form. Fill Blank A1

Ja ______ žedan.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: sam

'Sam' is the first-person singular form of the verb 'biti'.

Match the phrase to the situation. situation_matching A1

You are at a restaurant and want water.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: Žedan sam

'Žedan sam' means 'I am thirsty'.

Complete the dialogue. dialogue_completion A2

A: Da li si žedan? B: Da, ______ sam.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: žedan

The answer should match the gender used in the question (masculine).

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

Yes, but it's more natural to just say 'Žedan sam'. The 'Ja' is used for emphasis.

Yes, it's a neutral statement of fact. To be extra polite, add 'Molim vas' (Please).

Say 'Pije mi se pivo' instead of 'Žedan sam piva'.

Say 'Nisam žedan' (male) or 'Nisam žedna' (female).

You can say 'Suva mi usta' (My mouth is dry).

Yes, 'Pas je žedan' (The dog is thirsty).

The plural is 'Žedni smo' (We are thirsty).

Yes, but as a predicate adjective, you mostly use the nominative form.

Yes, it's the noun for 'thirst'.

It means sparkling/mineral water, which Serbians love when they are thirsty.

相关表达

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Gladan sam

similar

I am hungry

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Pije mi se voda

synonym

I feel like drinking water

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Ugasiti žeđ

builds on

To quench thirst

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Ožedneo sam

specialized form

I became thirsty

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