речи
reči
The English word 'words' is translated into Serbian as речи (reči).
речи refers to the basic units of a language used for speaking or writing.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is реч. The plural form речи is used for both the nominative and accusative cases for feminine nouns of this type.
How do you pronounce it?
reči
Did you know?
- The word речи can be a homonym. Depending on the context and stress, речи is the plural for 'words', but it is also the imperative form of the verb 'to say', meaning 'say!' or 'tell!'
- In Serbian, the word реч (word) is also used as a synonym for 'promise' or 'oath'. To 'give one's word' is expressed as 'дати реч'.
- In traditional Serbian folklore, words were often believed to hold magical power. The act of zaklinjati se involves using specific words as a ritual oath to bind someone to the truth.
Examples in context
- Речи су је изневериле.Words failed her.This sentence shows how речи can be the subject of a verb.Tatoeba #11055609 by Lebad, translation #313506 by CM
- Дела говоре више од речи.Actions speak louder than words.This sentence uses речи in a common proverb about actions and speech.Tatoeba #6878763 by dzoja, translation #241136 by CK
- Има много речи које не разумем.There are many words that I don't understand.This sentence shows how to express that there are many речи one does not understand.Tatoeba #8894241 by Lebad, translation #1414 by CK
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Example conversation
Stefan and Ana are discussing a book they are reading.
- StefanТе речи су превише компликоване.Those words are too complicated.
- AnaСлажем се, трудно их разумем.I agree, I find them hard to understand.
- StefanДа ли треба да користим речник?Should I use a dictionary?
- AnaДа, то ће ти помоћи.Yes, that will help you.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
