kratak

§ What "kratak" means

Serbian Word

kratak

Part of Speech

adjective

CEFR Level

A1

Definition

Short

The word "kratak" (pronounced KRAH-tahk) is a basic adjective in Serbian. It means "short." You'll hear and use this word all the time. Like in English, it can refer to physical length, duration of time, or even a summary.

§ "Kratak" in daily life

Let's look at how "kratak" is used in everyday conversations, from work to school and the news. You'll find it's a very versatile word.

• Describing physical things: You'll often use "kratak" to talk about things that aren't long.

• Talking about time: This is a very common use. If something doesn't last long, it's "kratko."

You'll often hear phrases like "za kratko vreme" (for a short time) or "u kratkom roku" (in a short period/deadline). These are useful for work or scheduling.

• In school and learning: When you need to summarize something or refer to a brief explanation, "kratak" is your word.

• In the news: News reports often use "kratak" to describe summaries, brief statements, or short-term events.

You can see that "kratak" is fundamental. Master its forms and you'll be able to describe many things in Serbian, whether it's the length of a meeting, a journey, or a message.