Understanding the Genitive Case in Serbian (Latinica)
The Genitive Case is a special way we change words to show that something belongs to someone or something. It's like saying 'of' or 'from' in English. Let's explore how it works!
Important Points
- The Genitive Case is used to show possession.
- It is also used to describe quantities, like 'a lot of' or 'none of'.
- We use it with certain prepositions, such as 'iz' (from) and 'bez' (without).
When we use the Genitive Case, we change the endings of nouns and adjectives. This helps us know who owns what or where something comes from.
Examples
- Ovo je knjiga Petra. (This is Peter's book.)
- Pijem čašu vode. (I am drinking a glass of water.)
- Dolazim iz Beograda. (I am coming from Belgrade.)
In the Genitive Case, masculine nouns often end in '-a', feminine nouns in '-e', and neuter nouns in '-a'. Adjectives change too, usually ending in '-og' or '-e'.
Examples
- Vidim kuću novog komšije. (I see the house of the new neighbor.)
- Kupujem kilogram crvenih jabuka. (I am buying a kilogram of red apples.)