згодан
zgodan
The Serbian word for handsome is згодан (zgodan).
згодан is an informal way to describe someone as handsome. It can be used for both men and women. Beyond simple attractiveness, the word carries a connotation of being well-built or physically fit.
Meaning: of man: attractive (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
згодан is the masculine form of the adjective.
How do you pronounce it?
zgodan
Did you know?
- While згодан can describe a person's looks, it is more commonly used to describe an object or a situation as 'convenient' or 'suitable'.
- The word shares a semantic root with the idea of being 'fit' for a purpose, much like how 'handy' works in English.
- You can use згодан to describe a well-timed coincidence, effectively saying the situation is 'handsome' or 'opportune'.
Examples in context
- Мислим да сам згодан.I think I'm handsome.This sentence is useful for practicing the use of згодан when speaking about oneself.Tatoeba #8840558 by Lebad, translation #8836556 by CK
- Izgledaš zgodno!You look handsome/good looking!
- On je veoma згодан момак.He is a very handsome guy.
- Твој брат је заиста згодан.Your brother is really handsome.
Example conversation
Jelena and Luka are talking about a mutual acquaintance.
- JelenaЈеси ли видео оног момка?Did you see that guy?
- LukaДа, који момак?Yes, which guy?
- JelenaОнај који је баш згодан.The one who is very handsome.
- LukaА, сада знам на кога мислиш.Ah, now I know who you mean.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
