§ Basic uses of 'zdrav'
The Serbian word 'zdrav' means 'healthy'. It's an adjective, so it will change its ending to match the gender and number of the noun it describes. This is super important in Serbian, so pay attention to the examples!
- DEFINITION
- Healthy
You'll hear 'zdrav' all the time when people are talking about their well-being, food, or even greetings. It's a fundamental word for daily life.
§ 'Zdrav' at home and with friends
At home, you might hear this word when family members are checking in on each other. For example, a parent might ask if a child is healthy.
Jesi li zdrav?
*Are you healthy? (to a male)
Da, zdrav sam.
*Yes, I am healthy. (a male speaking)
Jesi li zdrava?
*Are you healthy? (to a female)
Da, zdrava sam.
*Yes, I am healthy. (a female speaking)
You can also use it to describe food that is good for you.
Ovo je zdrava
*This is healthy food. (hrana is feminine)
§ 'Zdrav' in a work or school setting
In a professional or academic environment, 'zdrav' might come up in discussions about health initiatives, well-being programs, or simply asking colleagues about their health.
Potrebno je voditi zdrav način života.
*It is necessary to lead a healthy lifestyle. (način is masculine)
Želimo da naši učenici budu zdravi i srećni.
*We want our students to be healthy and happy. (učenici is masculine plural)
§ 'Zdrav' in the news and public discourse
News reports often use 'zdrav' when discussing public health, environmental issues, or the general well-being of the population.
Vlada promoviše zdravo
*The government promotes a healthy environment. (okruženje is neuter)
Građani zaslužuju zdravu
*Citizens deserve a healthy future. (budućnost is feminine)
§ Common phrases with 'zdrav'
Zdrav razum - Common sense (literally 'healthy mind')
Zdrav doručak - Healthy breakfast
Biti zdrav kao dren - To be as healthy as a dogwood tree (a common Serbian idiom for being very healthy)
Understanding these common phrases will make you sound much more natural when speaking Serbian. The idiom 'zdrav kao dren' is particularly useful and shows a good grasp of the language.
发音指南
- The 'z' sound is like the 'z' in 'zebra'.
- The 'dr' sound is pronounced as one blended sound, not 'd' then 'r' separately.
- The 'a' sound is like the 'a' in 'father', a short 'a' sound.
按水平分级的例句
Ona je zdrava devojčica.
She is a healthy girl.
Feminine singular form of the adjective.
On je zdrav dečak.
He is a healthy boy.
Masculine singular form of the adjective.
Jesi li zdrav?
Are you healthy? (informal, masculine)
Interrogative sentence, informal 'you'.
Da li si zdrava?
Are you healthy? (informal, feminine)
Interrogative sentence, informal 'you'.
Oni su zdravi ljudi.
They are healthy people.
Masculine plural form of the adjective.
Želim ti da budeš zdrav.
I wish you to be healthy. (informal, masculine)
Subjunctive construction with 'da'.
Želim ti da budeš zdrava.
I wish you to be healthy. (informal, feminine)
Subjunctive construction with 'da'.
Moramo jesti zdravo.
We must eat healthy.
Adverbial form of the adjective.
Ona se oseća zdravije otkako je počela redovno da vežba.
She feels healthier since she started exercising regularly.
Comparative form of 'zdrav'.
Važno je jesti zdravu hranu za dug život.
It is important to eat healthy food for a long life.
Feminine singular accusative form of 'zdrav' to agree with 'hranu'.
Njegov zdrav razum mu je pomogao da donese ispravnu odluku.
His sound judgment helped him make the right decision.
Masculine singular nominative form of 'zdrav' used idiomatically.
Pobrinite se da vaša deca imaju zdrav san svake noći.
Make sure your children get healthy sleep every night.
Masculine singular accusative form of 'zdrav' to agree with 'san'.
Nadam se da si zdrav i veseo.
I hope you are healthy and cheerful.
Masculine singular nominative form of 'zdrav'.
Imati zdrav um u zdravom telu je idealno.
To have a healthy mind in a healthy body is ideal.
Masculine singular accusative form of 'zdrav' to agree with 'um', and locative form 'zdravom' to agree with 'telu'.
Njena koža izgleda vrlo zdravo nakon odmora.
Her skin looks very healthy after the vacation.
Adverbial use of 'zdravo' (neuter singular nominative form of 'zdrav').
Uprkos godinama, on je i dalje veoma zdrav čovek.
Despite his age, he is still a very healthy man.
Masculine singular nominative form of 'zdrav' to agree with 'čovek'.
记住它
记忆技巧
Imagine a **ZDRAV** (healthy) person doing **Z**umba, **D**ancing, **R**unning, **A**nd **V**olleying. They are very active and healthy!
视觉联想
Picture a vibrant green apple, shining and firm, to represent 'zdrav'. You can almost hear a crunch when you imagine biting into it, signifying its healthiness.
Word Web
挑战
Describe your morning routine using 'zdrav'. For example, 'Ujutro jedem zdrav doručak.' (In the morning, I eat a healthy breakfast.) Then, try to describe someone you know who is healthy. For instance, 'Moj prijatelj je zdrav jer vežba svaki dan.' (My friend is healthy because they exercise every day.)
在生活中练习
真实语境
Describing people's health
- On je zdrav. (He is healthy.)
- Ona je zdrava. (She is healthy.)
- Mi smo zdravi. (We are healthy.)
Talking about food and diet
- Ovo je zdrava hrana. (This is healthy food.)
- Jedi zdravo. (Eat healthy.)
- Zdrava ishrana je važna. (A healthy diet is important.)
Discussing lifestyle choices
- Živeti zdrav život. (To live a healthy life.)
- Zdrav san je bitan. (Healthy sleep is essential.)
- Vežbanje je zdravo. (Exercise is healthy.)
Wishing someone well
- Budi zdrav! (Be healthy! - informal, masculine)
- Budite zdravi! (Be healthy! - formal/plural)
- Želim ti zdravlje. (I wish you health.)
Comparing health states
- On je zdraviji nego ja. (He is healthier than me.)
- Ona je najzdravija u porodici. (She is the healthiest in the family.)
- Nije zdravo biti previše mršav. (It's not healthy to be too thin.)
对话开场白
"Kako se osećaš danas? Jesi li zdrav?"
"Šta radiš da ostaneš zdrav?"
"Koja je tvoja omiljena zdrava hrana?"
"Da li misliš da je lako živeti zdrav život u Srbiji?"
"Kakvi su tvoji saveti za zdrav život?"
日记主题
Napiši o tri stvari koje radiš da bi ostao zdrav.
Opiši svoj idealan zdrav obrok.
Razmisli o tome šta znači biti 'zdrav' za tebe.
Koje promene možeš da napraviš u svom životu da bi bio zdraviji?
Napiši pismo prijatelju savetujući ga kako da živi zdravije.
自我测试 48 个问题
Choose the correct translation for 'healthy'.
'Zdrav' means healthy in Serbian. The other options mean sick, happy, and sad respectively.
Which sentence uses 'zdrav' correctly?
'On je zdrav' means 'He is healthy'. The other sentences use different adjectives.
What is the opposite of 'zdrav'?
'Bolestan' means 'sick', which is the opposite of 'zdrav' (healthy).
The word 'zdrav' means 'sick'.
No, 'zdrav' means 'healthy'. The word for 'sick' is 'bolestan'.
You can say 'Ja sam zdrav' to mean 'I am healthy'.
Yes, 'Ja sam zdrav' correctly translates to 'I am healthy' (masculine form).
If someone is 'zdrav', they are probably feeling sad.
No, if someone is 'zdrav', they are healthy, which usually means they are feeling good, not sad.
Moj deda je star, ali je još uvek veoma ___.
The sentence indicates that despite being old, the grandfather is still in good condition, so 'zdrav' (healthy) is the correct fit.
Važno je jesti ___ hranu za dobro zdravlje.
To maintain good health, one should eat 'zdravu' (healthy) food. This is the feminine accusative form agreeing with 'hranu'.
On vodi ___ život, redovno vežba i dobro spava.
The description of regular exercise and good sleep points to a 'zdrav' (healthy) lifestyle.
Posle oporavka, osećam se mnogo ___.
After recovery, one would feel 'zdravije' (healthier). This is the comparative form of 'zdrav'.
Nije ___ piti previše gaziranih pića.
It is not 'zdravo' (healthy) to drink too many sugary drinks. This is the neuter form used impersonally.
Želim ti da uvek budeš ___ i srećan.
A common wish is for someone to be 'zdrav' (healthy) and happy. This is the masculine nominative form.
Listen for 'zdrava' and understand the sentence means 'She is a healthy girl.'
Listen for 'zdrav' and understand the sentence means 'I wish you a healthy life.'
Listen for 'zdravu' and understand the sentence means 'It is important to eat healthy food.'
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Moj otac je veoma zdrav.
Focus: veoma zdrav
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Da li si zdrav?
Focus: Da li si zdrav
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Želim da budem zdrav.
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Choose the most appropriate synonym for 'zdrav' in the context of a healthy lifestyle.
'Vitalan' most closely captures the essence of overall health and well-being, often associated with a healthy lifestyle.
In which of the following sentences is 'zdrav' used idiomatically?
'Zdrav razum' (sound judgment/common sense) is a common idiom in Serbian, where 'zdrav' refers to soundness or good sense rather than physical health.
Which sentence correctly uses 'zdrav' to describe a place that promotes well-being?
In this context, 'zdrava klima' refers to an environment conducive to health and recovery, rather than a physically healthy object or person.
The phrase 'zdrav i prav' means 'healthy and correct'.
'Zdrav i prav' is an idiomatic expression that means 'healthy and sound' or 'fit and well', emphasizing general good health, not correctness.
If someone says 'Želim ti zdravlje!', they are wishing you good health.
'Želim ti zdravlje!' directly translates to 'I wish you health!' and is a common Serbian greeting for wishing someone well-being.
When describing a dish as 'zdravo jelo', it implies the dish is delicious.
'Zdravo jelo' means 'healthy dish'. While it might be delicious, the primary meaning of 'zdravo' here refers to its nutritional benefits, not taste.
Nakon mesec dana planinarenja, osećam se potpuno ___, pun energije i spreman za nove izazove.
U ovom kontekstu, 'zdrav' najbolje opisuje stanje osobe koja se oseća snažno i energično nakon fizičke aktivnosti.
Iako je bio pod velikim stresom, uspeo je da ostane ___ zahvaljujući redovnom vežbanju i uravnoteženoj ishrani.
Održavanje 'zdravog' stanja je ključno za prevazilaženje stresa, uz podršku vežbanja i ishrane.
Redovna konzumacija svežeg voća i povrća je esencijalna za održavanje ___ organizma i jačanje imuniteta.
Voće i povrće doprinose održavanju 'zdravog' organizma, što je sinonim za snažan imunitet.
Njegov ___ način života, sa dosta fizičke aktivnosti i pravilnom ishranom, doprinosi dugovečnosti.
Aktivan i pravilno hranjen način života je 'zdrav' i vodi do dugovečnosti.
Uprkos godinama, baka Milica je i dalje vitalna i potpuno ___, svakodnevno šeta i radi u bašti.
Vitalnost i aktivnost u starijoj dobi ukazuju na 'zdravo' stanje organizma.
Lekari preporučuju boravak na svežem vazduhu za ___ razvoj dece.
Svež vazduh je ključan za 'zdrav' razvoj dece, podržavajući njihov rast i imunitet.
Koja rečenica najbolje opisuje pojam 'zdrav' u kontekstu dobrog stanja organizma?
Pojam 'zdrav' se direktno odnosi na fizičko i mentalno blagostanje, odsustvo bolesti i osećaj snage.
Šta je suprotno od 'zdrav'?
Suprotnost 'zdravom' je 'bolestan', što označava stanje bolesti ili lošeg zdravlja.
Koji od sledećih faktora najviše doprinosi zdravom načinu života?
Redovna fizička aktivnost i uravnotežena ishrana su ključni elementi za održavanje dobrog zdravlja i zdravog načina života.
Redovno spavanje je nevažno za biti 'zdrav'.
Redovno i dovoljno spavanje je od ključne važnosti za opšte zdravlje i funkcionisanje organizma. Nespavanje može dovesti do niza zdravstvenih problema.
Stres može negativno uticati na mentalno i fizičko zdravlje.
Stres je poznat kao faktor koji značajno doprinosi raznim zdravstvenim problemima, kako mentalnim tako i fizičkim. Upravljanje stresom je važno za održavanje 'zdravog' stanja.
Konstantno sedenje i nedostatak kretanja doprinose 'zdravom' telu.
Naprotiv, konstantno sedenje i nedostatak fizičke aktivnosti su povezani sa mnogim zdravstvenim rizicima, uključujući bolesti srca, dijabetes i gojaznost. 'Zdravo' telo zahteva kretanje.
You are writing an article about healthy living in Serbia. Discuss common Serbian habits, traditional foods, and cultural practices that contribute to a healthy lifestyle. Use 'zdrav' (healthy) and its derivatives in your text. Your article should be aimed at an international audience interested in Serbian culture.
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Sample answer
U Srbiji se ceni zdrav način života, što se ogleda u ishrani i svakodnevnim navikama. Tradicionalna srpska kuhinja nudi mnoge zdrave opcije, bogate svežim povrćem i voćem. Na primer, salate su često deo obroka, a često se koristi i maslinovo ulje, poznato po svojim zdravim svojstvima. Pored zdrave ishrane, mnogi Srbi praktikuju fizičku aktivnost, bilo da je to šetnja u prirodi ili bavljenje sportom. Održavanje zdravog tela i duha je duboko ukorenjeno u kulturi.
Imagine you are a doctor in Serbia advising a patient on how to improve their health. Write a detailed recommendation letter to the patient, focusing on practical steps they can take to lead a healthier life. Incorporate various forms of 'zdrav' naturally within your advice.
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Poštovani pacijentu, kako bismo poboljšali Vaše zdravlje, preporučujem nekoliko ključnih promena. Važno je usvojiti zdravu ishranu, bogatu voćem, povrćem i integralnim žitaricama. Izbegavajte prerađenu hranu i smanjite unos šećera. Redovna fizička aktivnost je takođe neophodna za održavanje zdravog srca i celog organizma. Preporučujem najmanje 30 minuta umerene aktivnosti dnevno. Ne zaboravite na mentalno zdravlje; dovoljno sna i smanjenje stresa su jednako važni. Uz ove zdrave navike, Vaš organizam će biti mnogo otporniji.
You are writing a blog post comparing modern urban life with traditional rural life in Serbia, specifically focusing on how each contributes to or detracts from a 'zdrav' (healthy) lifestyle. Discuss the pros and cons of both environments regarding health.
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Urbani i ruralni život u Srbiji nude različite perspektive na zdrav način života. U gradovima, dostupnost modernih medicinskih ustanova i raznovrsne sportske aktivnosti doprinose očuvanju zdravlja. Međutim, stres, zagađenje i brzi tempo života mogu negativno uticati na mentalno i fizičko zdravlje. S druge strane, ruralni život često podrazumeva više fizičkog rada, svež vazduh i pristup zdravoj, često organskoj hrani. Ipak, manja dostupnost specijalizovane medicinske nege može biti izazov. Obe sredine imaju svoje prednosti i mane kada je reč o zdravom životu.
Šta se, prema tekstu, smatra ključnim za opštu dobrobit?
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U savremenom društvu, sve je veći fokus na zdravom načinu života. Ljudi teže ka zdravoj ishrani, redovnom vežbanju i smanjenju stresa. Mnogi se okreću organskim proizvodima i prirodnim lekovima kako bi održali zdravlje. Pored fizičkog zdravlja, mentalno zdravlje je takođe prepoznato kao ključno za opštu dobrobit. Različite kulture imaju svoje specifične pristupe zdravlju, ali univerzalna težnja ka dugom i zdravom životu ostaje ista.
Šta se, prema tekstu, smatra ključnim za opštu dobrobit?
Tekst eksplicitno navodi da je 'mentalno zdravlje takođe prepoznato kao ključno za opštu dobrobit.'
Tekst eksplicitno navodi da je 'mentalno zdravlje takođe prepoznato kao ključno za opštu dobrobit.'
Koja tradicionalna srpska namirnica je navedena kao izuzetno zdrava zbog vitamina C i probiotika?
Read this passage:
Tradicionalna srpska kuhinja često se smatra veoma zdravom. Mnogi recepti uključuju sveže povrće, meso iz domaćeg uzgoja i integralne žitarice. Kiseli kupus, na primer, bogat je vitaminom C i probioticima, što ga čini izuzetno zdravom namirnicom. Iako je teška jela prisutna, postoji i veliki broj laganih i zdravih obroka koji su deo svakodnevne ishrane. Važno je održavati ravnotežu i umerenost u svemu.
Koja tradicionalna srpska namirnica je navedena kao izuzetno zdrava zbog vitamina C i probiotika?
U pasusu se jasno kaže: 'Kiseli kupus, na primer, bogat je vitaminom C i probioticima, što ga čini izuzetno zdravom namirnicom.'
U pasusu se jasno kaže: 'Kiseli kupus, na primer, bogat je vitaminom C i probioticima, što ga čini izuzetno zdravom namirnicom.'
Na šta se, prema tekstu, sve više fokusira savremena medicina?
Read this passage:
Prevencija je ključna komponenta zdravog života. Umesto lečenja bolesti, savremena medicina se sve više fokusira na sprečavanje njihovog nastanka. To uključuje redovne lekarske preglede, vakcinaciju, ali i edukaciju stanovništva o zdravim navikama. Zbog toga se sve više ulaže u javne zdravstvene kampanje koje promovišu zdrav način života, podižući svest o važnosti brige o sopstvenom zdravlju od najranijeg uzrasta.
Na šta se, prema tekstu, sve više fokusira savremena medicina?
Tekst navodi: 'Umesto lečenja bolesti, savremena medicina se sve više fokusira na sprečavanje njihovog nastanka.'
Tekst navodi: 'Umesto lečenja bolesti, savremena medicina se sve više fokusira na sprečavanje njihovog nastanka.'
This plant-based diet contributes to optimal health and vitality, providing the body with all necessary nutrients.
Despite earlier health challenges, her unyielding spirit and commitment to recovery are impressive.
It is necessary to take a holistic approach to public health improvement, encompassing prevention, treatment, and rehabilitation.
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Sveobuhvatna reforma zdravstvenog sistema je neophodna za dugoročnu održivost i efikasnost.
Focus: Sveobuhvatna reforma zdravstvenog sistema je neophodna za dugoročnu održivost i efikasnost.
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Prevencija je ključna komponenta u očuvanju zdravlja stanovništva, smanjujući teret hroničnih bolesti.
Focus: Prevencija je ključna komponenta u očuvanju zdravlja stanovništva, smanjujući teret hroničnih bolesti.
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Implementacija inovativnih medicinskih rešenja doprinosi poboljšanju kvaliteta života i produženju zdravog veka.
Focus: Implementacija inovativnih medicinskih rešenja doprinosi poboljšanju kvaliteta života i produženju zdravog veka.
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