Understanding Adjective Agreement in Srpski (Latinica)
In Srpski (Latinica), adjectives are words that describe nouns, like 'big', 'small', 'happy', or 'blue'. But there's a special rule: adjectives have to match the noun they describe. This is called 'agreement'. Let's learn how this works!
Nouns in Srpski have genders: masculine, feminine, or neuter. Adjectives must match the gender of the noun.
Examples
- muški pas - veliki pas
- ženska mačka - lepa mačka
- srednji drvo - visoko drvo
Adjectives also need to match whether the noun is singular (one) or plural (more than one).
Examples
- jedan dečak - dobar dečak
- dva dečaka - dobri dečaci
Srpski nouns change form depending on their role in the sentence. This is called 'case'. Adjectives must match the case of the noun they describe.
Examples
- Vidim lepog dečka
- Pričam sa lepim dečkom
Important Points
- Masculine singular: -i
- Feminine singular: -a
- Neuter singular: -o
- Masculine plural: -i
- Feminine plural: -e
- Neuter plural: -a
Remembering these endings can help you make sure your adjectives agree with the nouns they describe.