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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.
Don't miss the chance to check out these pages as you wrap up this lesson: Times in Serbian & Transportation.
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.
Sources
- English-Serbian phrasebook and 3000-word topical vocabulary ...
- Serbian phrasebook – Travel guide at Wikivoyage
Other Lessons
- Numbers
- Animal
- Useful Sentenses
- People in Serbian
- Dinner Table
- Flowers
- At the Market
- Art
- Count from 1 to 10
- Questions
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