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* Write a short dialogue between a taxi driver and passenger negotiating a price and giving directions.
* Write a short dialogue between a taxi driver and passenger negotiating a price and giving directions.


== Sources ==
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serbia Serbia]
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* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Serbian_language Serbian Language]
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* [https://www.palabrasbookstore.com/book/9781784924256 English-Serbian phrasebook and 3000-word topical vocabulary ...]
* [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Serbian_phrasebook Serbian phrasebook – Travel guide at Wikivoyage]


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Serbian Vocabulary → Introduction to Serbian Vocabulary → Transportation and Directions

As a language teacher, I always encourage my students to learn basic vocabulary related to transportation and directions. It's essential if you're visiting Serbia or any other Serbian-speaking country.

In this lesson, you will learn how to ask for directions, and some key expressions related to transportation. We will cover vocabulary for traveling by different means of transportation, such as buses, taxis, and trains.

Transportation

Let's start with the most common means of transportation in Serbia:

Buses

If you're traveling around Serbia, buses are a convenient and affordable way to get around the country. Here are some useful words to know for taking the bus:

Serbian Pronunciation English
autobus /aʊtobus/ bus
karta /karta/ ticket
stajalište /staˈjalɪʃtɛ/ bus stop

Some useful expressions:

  • Molim vas, gde je autobusko stajalište? - Can you tell me where the bus stop is?
  • Koliko košta karta do Beograda? - How much is the ticket to Belgrade?

Taxis

Taxis in Serbia are affordable and easy to find. Here's some of the essential vocabulary to know:

Serbian Pronunciation English
taksi /ˈtaksi/ taxi
cena /t͡sɛna/ price
adresa /ˈadrɛsa/ address

Useful expressions for taking a taxi:

  • Hteo bih da pozovem taksi. - I'd like to call a taxi.
  • Molim vas, odvezite me na ovu adresu. - Can you take me to this address, please?

Trains

The trains in Serbia are slower than buses, but they're still an excellent option for longer journeys. Here are some essential words to know when taking the train:

Serbian Pronunciation English
voz /voz/ train
železnička stanica /ʒɛlɛzniːtʃka stanitsa/ train station
peron /pɛrɔ̝n/ platform

Some useful expressions:

  • Kada polazi voz za Novi Sad? - When does the train to Novi Sad leave?
  • Gde se kupuju karte za voz? - Where can I buy a train ticket?

Directions

Once you've arrived in Serbia, you'll need to know how to get around. Here are some of the basic words and phrases you'll need to navigate the city:

Serbian Pronunciation English
ulica /ulit͡sa/ street
avenija /avɛnija/ avenue
trg /tɾɡ/ square

Some useful expressions:

  • Molim vas, gde je... - Can you tell me where... is?
  • Kako da dođem do...? - How can I get to...?
  • Idite pravo. - Go straight ahead.
  • Skrenite desno/levo. - Turn right/left.
  • To je na uglu. - It's on the corner.

Exercises

To practice the vocabulary and phrases covered in this lesson, try out these exercises:

  • Take a bus or train timetable and try to find the departure times and ticket prices.
  • Role-play asking for directions and transportation in pairs or small groups.
  • Write a short dialogue between a taxi driver and passenger negotiating a price and giving directions.


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