Understanding Personal Pronouns in Srpski (Latinica)
Personal pronouns are words we use to replace people's names so we don't have to say the name all the time. They help us know who we're talking about.
Important Points
- Personal pronouns change based on who you are talking about: one person, many people, or yourself.
- They also change based on whether you are talking about a boy, a girl, or something else.
- Pronouns have different forms depending on their role in the sentence, like who is doing something or who is receiving something.
Important Points
- Ja - I
- Ti - You (singular)
- On - He
- Ona - She
- Ono - It
- Mi - We
- Vi - You (plural or formal)
- Oni - They (male or mixed group)
- One - They (female group)
- Ona - They (neutral group)
Using Personal Pronouns in Sentences
When we use personal pronouns in sentences, they can be the person doing the action or the person receiving the action. Let's look at how they change.
Important Points
- Subject pronouns are used when the pronoun is doing the action, like 'I eat.'
- Object pronouns are used when the pronoun is receiving the action, like 'He sees me.'
Examples of Subject Pronouns
Examples
- Ja volim čokoladu.
- Ona ide u školu.
- Mi igramo fudbal.
Examples of Object Pronouns
Examples
- On vidi mene.
- Ona voli tebe.
- Mi čekamo njega.
Tips for Using Personal Pronouns
Important Points
- Always match the pronoun to the gender and number of people you are talking about.
- Make sure the pronoun fits the role in the sentence: subject or object.
- Practice by replacing names with pronouns in sentences you already know.
The more you practice using personal pronouns, the easier it will become to remember which one to use and when. Try making your own sentences and see how they change with different pronouns.