хајде
hajde
The English phrase "come on" can be translated into Serbian as хајде (hajde).
The word хајде is used as an expression of encouragement to urge someone to act. It can also function as a way to say "let's" when it is followed by a verb to suggest a shared action.
Meaning: expression of encouragement (intj)
Which one should you use?
While хајде is the standard form, you may encounter other variations. Hajde bre is an informal version that uses the word bre to add emphasis and create a more assertive tone. For expressing disbelief or irony, such as saying "Oh, come on!", the phrase Ma daj is used instead.
How does it change in a sentence?
When using хајде to suggest an action, such as saying "let's go", it is typically followed by the particle da and a verb in the present tense, forming the structure хајде да.
How do you pronounce it?
hajde
Did you know?
- The word хајде is actually a linguistic fossil from the Ottoman era, having been borrowed directly from the Turkish word hayde.
- In casual speech, хајде is frequently shortened to just ајде, dropping the initial letter entirely.
- Using ма дај to express disbelief is functionally similar to the English 'no way' or 'get out of here' rather than a literal request to give something.
Examples in context
- Хајде, дај ми то.Come on, give it to me.This example shows how to use хајде to urge someone to give you something.Tatoeba #5949516 by dzoja, translation #1860742 by CK
- Хајде, биће све у реду.Come on, it'll be all right.This example demonstrates using хајде to provide encouragement and reassurance.Tatoeba #5624028 by dzoja, translation #275737 by sundown
- Хајде да попијемо коју ја частим.Come on, let's have a drink my shout.This example illustrates how хајде can be used to suggest a shared action like having a drink.Tatoeba #8906985 by Lebad, translation #8883935 by sundown
- Hajde, molim vas, pridružite nam se na sastanku.Come on, please, join us at the meeting.
- Ma daj, kako si mogao to uraditi?Come on, how could you do that?
- Hajde bre, žurimo!Come on, let's hurry up!
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Example conversation
Ana and Stefan are deciding whether to go for a walk.
- AnaХајде, време је прелепо напољу!Come on, the weather is beautiful outside!
- StefanНе желим сада да идем.I don't want to go right now.
- AnaХајде, само на пет минута!Come on, just for five minutes!
- StefanДобро, идем с тобом.Fine, I'm coming with you.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries хајде, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
