позови ме
pozovi me
The Serbian phrase for "call me" is позови ме (pozovi me).
This phrase is used to request that someone contact you by telephone.
What does it mean word for word?
The word ме is the short form of the accusative pronoun for "me", serving as the direct object of the verb.
Which one should you use?
The form позови ме is used when addressing a single friend or family member. In contrast, позовите ме is the formal or plural version used when speaking to a stranger, a superior or a group of people.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase позови ме, the word ме is the accusative form of the pronoun for "me".
How do you pronounce it?
pozovi me
Did you know?
- Serbian is a 'clitic' language, meaning the word ме is so grammatically light that it often jumps positions in a sentence to maintain a specific rhythmic balance.
- The root of the verb позвати is linked to the concept of 'calling out' or 'shouting', rather than just the electronic act of dialing.
- The verb позвати used in позови ме can also mean 'to invite' someone to an event, such as a party or a wedding.
Examples in context
- Позови ме кад год.Call me anytime.Tatoeba #8847885 by Lebad, translation #66212 by CK
- Позови ме, молим те.Call me, please.Tatoeba #8848971 by Lebad, translation #8794857 by dq
- Позови ме.Call me.Tatoeba #6535740 by Lebad, translation #1553532 by CK
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Two friends are planning a meeting.
- MarijaНисам сигуран где је ресторан.I am not sure where the restaurant is.
- MarkoПозови ме када стигнеш у град.Call me when you arrive in the city.
- MarijaВажи, јављам се одмах.Okay, I will call you right away.
- MarkoДоговорено, видимо се убрзо.Agreed, see you soon.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
