A1 Collocation 中性

Lepa devojka

lepa devojka

Beautiful girl

Phrase in 30 Seconds

A fundamental way to describe an attractive young woman in Serbian using basic adjective-noun agreement.

  • Means: A physically attractive young woman or girl.
  • Used in: Casual conversations, descriptions of friends, or romantic contexts.
  • Don't confuse: 'Lepa' (feminine) with 'Lep' (masculine) when describing a girl.
✨ + 👩 = Lepa devojka

Explanation at your level:

At this level, 'lepa devojka' is a simple way to describe someone. 'Lepa' means pretty and 'devojka' means girl. You use it to say someone looks good. It is one of the first adjective-noun pairs you learn because it follows the standard feminine '-a' ending rule.
You can now use the phrase in different parts of a sentence. You know that 'lepa devojka' changes to 'lepu devojku' when she is the object of your action (like seeing or meeting). You also start to use adverbs like 'veoma' (very) to say 'veoma lepa devojka'.
At the intermediate level, you understand the nuance between 'lepa' and synonyms like 'zgodna' or 'privlačna'. You can use the phrase in more complex stories and understand when it's being used as a sincere compliment versus a general description. You are comfortable with all seven cases of the phrase.
You recognize the cultural weight of the phrase in Serbian media and literature. You can discuss the societal expectations of beauty in the Balkans using this phrase as a starting point. You also understand how the word 'devojka' can refer to a girlfriend in certain contexts ('moja devojka').
You can analyze the etymological roots of 'lepa' and its connection to other Slavic languages. You understand the subtle register shifts when using 'lepa devojka' versus 'lepotica' or 'divna mlada žena'. You can use the phrase ironically or within sophisticated metaphors in creative writing.
You possess a near-native grasp of the phrase's sociolinguistic implications. You can navigate the fine line between a traditional compliment and modern gender discourse. You understand the historical evolution of the 'lepa devojka' archetype in Serbian epic poetry and its transition into contemporary pop culture.

意思

An attractive female.

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文化背景

In Serbia, it is very common for strangers to compliment a 'lepa devojka' on the street, though the reception of this varies by generation. In Montenegro, the phrase is often used with a sense of pride, as Montenegrins are traditionally very proud of the height and beauty of their women. In Bosnian sevdalinka songs, the 'lepa devojka' is often described with oriental-influenced adjectives like 'đul' (rose). In the northern region of Serbia, the phrase might be used more conservatively, often paired with 'fina' (refined).

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Agreement is Key

Always check that your adjective ends in -a when describing a devojka!

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Age Matters

Don't call a woman over 40 a 'devojka' unless you want to be extremely flattering (or sound a bit confused).

意思

An attractive female.

💡

Agreement is Key

Always check that your adjective ends in -a when describing a devojka!

⚠️

Age Matters

Don't call a woman over 40 a 'devojka' unless you want to be extremely flattering (or sound a bit confused).

🎯

Use 'Baš'

Add 'baš' (really/quite) before the phrase to sound more like a native: 'Baš lepa devojka!'

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Compliments

Serbians appreciate directness. A simple 'Lepa si devojka' is a strong and clear compliment.

自我测试

Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'lep'.

Ona je ____ devojka.

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： lepa

The noun 'devojka' is feminine singular, so the adjective must be 'lepa'.

Which sentence is grammatically correct for 'I see a pretty girl'?

Choose the correct option:

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： Vidim lepu devojku.

The verb 'videti' requires the Accusative case: lepa -> lepu, devojka -> devojku.

Match the Serbian phrase with its English equivalent.

Match the following:

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： Lepa devojka - Pretty girl, Prelepa devojka - Gorgeous girl, Zgodna devojka - Fit/Hot girl, Mala devojčica - Little girl

These are common variations and related terms.

Complete the dialogue.

Marko: Ko je ona? Ivan: To je Marija. Ona je veoma ____ ____.

✓ 正确！ ✗ 不太对。 正确答案： lepa devojka

Marija is a female name, so 'lepa devojka' is the correct description.

🎉 得分： /4

视觉学习工具

Gender Agreement

Feminine
Lepa devojka Pretty girl
Masculine
Lep dečko Handsome boy

常见问题

10 个问题

No, for a man you must use 'lep' (e.g., lep dečko).

Yes, 'moja devojka' means 'my girlfriend'.

The plural is 'lepe devojke'.

Generally no, but it depends on your tone and the setting.

You can say 'veoma lepa devojka' or 'baš lepa devojka'.

'Lepa' is about facial beauty/grace; 'zgodna' is about having a good body.

It's better to use 'lepa devojčica' for children.

Ona je bila lepa devojka.

Yes, 'cura' is a more informal/regional synonym.

The opposite would be 'ružna devojka' (ugly girl), but that is very impolite.

相关表达

🔗

Lep dečko

contrast

Handsome boy

🔗

Prelepa žena

similar

Gorgeous woman

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Zgodna cura

synonym

Hot/fit girl

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Mlada dama

specialized form

Young lady

在哪里用

🥳

At a party

Marko: Ko je ona lepa devojka u crvenoj haljini?

Ivan: To je Marija, moja koleginica.

informal
📸

Looking at photos

Maja: Vidi ovu sliku sa mora.

Jelena: Baš si lepa devojka na ovoj slici!

neutral
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Describing a stranger

Petar: Jedna lepa devojka mi je dala broj telefona.

Stefan: Srećniče! Kako izgleda?

neutral
👵

Family gathering

Baka: Tvoja sestra je postala prava lepa devojka.

Unuk: Da, bako, svi to kažu.

neutral
👗

Job interview (Fashion)

Menadžer: Potrebna nam je lepa devojka za promociju brenda.

Asistent: Imamo nekoliko odličnih kandidatkinja.

formal
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Dating app chat

Korisnik 1: Zdravo, ti si baš lepa devojka.

Korisnik 2: Hvala ti, to je lepo od tebe.

informal

Memorize It

Mnemonic

Think of 'LEPA' as 'LEaping' with joy because she is so pretty, and 'DEVOJKA' as a 'DEVOted' young girl.

Visual Association

Imagine a girl standing in a field of sunflowers (which are 'lepi' - beautiful) wearing a traditional Serbian dress.

Rhyme

Lepa devojka, k'o iz bajke dvojka (A pretty girl, like a pair from a fairy tale).

Story

A traveler arrives in Belgrade and asks for directions. A 'lepa devojka' helps him. He remembers her beauty ('lepa') and that she was a young woman ('devojka').

Word Web

leplepoticalepotadevojčicaženazgodnaprelepafina

挑战

Try to describe three famous Serbian women using the phrase 'lepa devojka' in a sentence today.

In Other Languages

Spanish high

Chica guapa

Spanish often uses 'bonita' or 'linda' as well, whereas Serbian sticks mostly to 'lepa'.

French moderate

Belle fille

Serbian has no such ambiguity; 'lepa devojka' only refers to appearance.

German high

Hübsches Mädchen

In German, 'Mädchen' is grammatically neuter, requiring 'hübsches', while Serbian is feminine.

Japanese moderate

Kirei na onnanoko (きれいな女の子)

Japanese often omits the subject, whereas Serbian usually includes it or implies it through verb endings.

Arabic high

Fatat jamila (فتاة جميلة)

The word order is strictly Noun-Adjective in Arabic, while Serbian is usually Adjective-Noun.

Chinese moderate

Piàoliang de nǚhái (漂亮的女孩)

Chinese adjectives don't change for gender or case, unlike Serbian.

Korean moderate

Yeppeun sonyeo (예쁜 소녀)

Korean has complex honorifics that might change the noun 'sonyeo' depending on who you are talking to.

Portuguese high

Moça bonita

Portuguese usually places the adjective after the noun ('moça bonita').

Easily Confused

Lepa devojka 对比 Lepa devojčica

Learners often use the diminutive for adult women.

Use 'devojčica' only for children under 12.

Lepa devojka 对比 Lepo devojka

Using the neuter ending '-o' instead of feminine '-a'.

Remember that 'devojka' is always feminine.

常见问题 (10)

No, for a man you must use 'lep' (e.g., lep dečko).

Yes, 'moja devojka' means 'my girlfriend'.

The plural is 'lepe devojke'.

Generally no, but it depends on your tone and the setting.

You can say 'veoma lepa devojka' or 'baš lepa devojka'.

'Lepa' is about facial beauty/grace; 'zgodna' is about having a good body.

It's better to use 'lepa devojčica' for children.

Ona je bila lepa devojka.

Yes, 'cura' is a more informal/regional synonym.

The opposite would be 'ružna devojka' (ugly girl), but that is very impolite.

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