Language/Serbian/Grammar/Pronouns:-Personal-Pronouns
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In this lesson, we will learn about personal pronouns in Serbian. Personal pronouns are a very important part of any language, as they help speakers refer to themselves and others.
Personal pronouns in Serbian are inflected, meaning that they change form depending on their grammatical role in the sentence. There are seven different forms of personal pronouns in Serbian, depending on the grammatical person and number.
Once you've mastered this lesson, take a look at these related pages: Nouns: Gender and Number & Verbs: Participles.
First Person Singular
The first person singular pronoun in Serbian is JA (pronounced "yah"). It is used to refer to oneself. Here are some examples:
Serbian | Pronunciation | English |
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Ja | yah | I |
Second Person Singular
The second person singular pronoun in Serbian is TI (pronounced "tee"). It is used to refer to one person who is being spoken to. Here are some examples:
Serbian | Pronunciation | English |
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Ti | tee | You (singular) |
Third Person Singular
The third person singular pronouns in Serbian are ON (pronounced "ohn"), ONA (pronounced "oh-nah"), and ONO (pronounced "oh-noh"). They are used to refer to one person, depending on their gender. Here are some examples:
Serbian | Pronunciation | English |
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On | ohn | He |
Ona | oh-nah | She |
Ono | oh-noh | It |
First Person Plural
The first person plural pronoun in Serbian is MI (pronounced "mee"). It is used to refer to more than one person, including the speaker. Here are some examples:
Serbian | Pronunciation | English |
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Mi | mee | We |
Second Person Plural
The second person plural pronoun in Serbian is VI (pronounced "vee"). It is used to refer to more than one person who are being spoken to. Here are some examples:
Serbian | Pronunciation | English |
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Vi | vee | You (plural) |
Third Person Plural
The third person plural pronoun in Serbian is ONI (pronounced "oh-nee"). It is used to refer to more than one person. Here are some examples:
Serbian | Pronunciation | English |
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Oni | oh-nee | They |
It is important to note that in Serbian, personal pronouns are often omitted from sentences, as the verb form itself can indicate the subject of the sentence. However, in cases where the pronoun is used, it can add emphasis or clarity to the meaning of the sentence.
Conclusion
In this lesson, we learned about personal pronouns in Serbian, including their different forms and when they are used. By mastering these pronouns, students will be well on their way to achieving fluency in Serbian.
Sources
Having concluded this lesson, consider checking out these related pages: Verbs: Imperative & 0 to A1 Course.
Videos
Serbian for Beginners | Nouns, Pronouns and Adjectives - YouTube
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