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Serbian Vocabulary → → Education and Learning

As a Serbian language teacher with 20 years of experience, I have accumulated a wealth of knowledge about the language and culture of Serbian-speaking countries. In this lesson, we will explore vocabulary related to education and learning. Whether you are a student, a teacher, or simply someone who is interested in Serbian culture, this lesson will provide you with essential words and phrases to help you navigate this fascinating topic.

Talking About Education in Serbian

Types of Schools

In Serbian, there are several types of schools that students can attend. Here are some of the most common:

Serbian	Pronunciation	English
osnovna škola	[ˈɔsnɔvna ˈʃkɔla]	primary school
srednja škola	[ˈsrɛdɲa ˈʃkɔla]	high school
fakultet	[fakulˈtɛt]	college/university
master studije	[ˈmastɛr ˈstudijɛ]	master's degree program

Subjects and Courses

Serbian students study a wide range of subjects, just like students in other parts of the world. Some common subjects and courses include:

matematika - mathematics
srpski jezik - Serbian language
strani jezici - foreign languages
istorija - history
geografija - geography
biologija - biology
hemija - chemistry
fizičko vaspitanje - physical education

Academic Degrees

In Serbia, academic degrees are awarded for completing certain levels of education. Here are some of the most common degrees that students can earn:

osnovne studije - undergraduate studies (literally "basic studies")
master studije - master's degree studies
doktorske studije - doctoral studies

When addressing someone with an academic degree, it is common to use the abbreviation of the degree in front of their name. For example, someone with a master's degree might be called "Mr. (or Ms.) Magistar (Last Name)" in Serbian.

Classroom Vocabulary

Every student needs to know basic classroom vocabulary in order to participate in class and communicate with their teachers and classmates. Here are some common words and phrases:

profesor/profesorka - teacher (male/female)
đak/đačica - student (male/female)
čas - class
knjiga - book
zadatak - homework assignment
test - test/exam
ocena - grade/mark

Education-related Verbs

Finally, here are some common verbs related to education and learning:

učiti - to study
čitati - to read
pisati - to write
slušati - to listen
razumeti - to understand
objasniti - to explain

Conclusion

Learning Serbian vocabulary related to education and learning can be challenging, but it is also rewarding. By mastering this vocabulary, you will be able to communicate more effectively with Serbian speakers and gain a deeper understanding of their culture. As always, practice is key, so be sure to use these words and phrases in conversation as much as possible.

Sources

Table of Contents - Serbian Course - 0 to A1

Course Presentation

Introduction to Serbian Grammar

Introduction to Serbian Vocabulary

Introduction to Serbian Culture

Pronouns: Possessive Pronouns

Shopping

Sports and Recreation

Adjectives: Declension

Jobs and Professions

Literature and Poetry

Verbs: Conditional

Entertainment and Media

Art and Artists

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