Understanding Relative Pronouns in Srpski (Latinica)
Relative pronouns are special words that we use to connect parts of a sentence. They help us add more information about someone or something. In English, words like 'who', 'which', and 'that' are relative pronouns. In Srpski (Latinica), we have similar words that serve the same purpose.
Important Points
- Ko - used for people
- Što - used for things or situations
- Koji/Koja/Koje - used for people, animals, and things
- Čiji/Čija/Čije - used to show possession
Let's look at each of these relative pronouns and see how they work. Remember, these words help us give more details and connect sentences together.
We use 'ko' when we want to talk more about a person. It's like saying 'who' in English.
Examples
- Dečko ko voli da čita je moj prijatelj.
- Devojčica ko peva je talentovana.
Što - For Things or Situations
'Što' is used when we want to talk about things or situations. It's similar to saying 'which' or 'that' in English.
Examples
- Knjiga što sam pročitao je zanimljiva.
- Film što gledamo je smešan.
Koji/Koja/Koje - For People, Animals, and Things
'Koji', 'koja', and 'koje' are used for people, animals, and things. They change depending on what you are talking about. It's like saying 'who', 'which', or 'that' in English, but you pick the right form based on gender and number.
Examples
- Pas koji trči je moj.
- Devojka koja pleše je njena sestra.
- Stvari koje su na stolu su moje.
Čiji/Čija/Čije - To Show Possession
'Čiji', 'čija', and 'čije' are used when you want to show that something belongs to someone. It's like saying 'whose' in English.
Examples
- Dečak čiji je auto je moj brat.
- Devojka čija je knjiga je ovde.
- Mačka čije je ime Luna je moja.
Remember, using the right relative pronoun makes your sentences clearer and more interesting. Practice using them to talk about people, things, and who owns what, and you'll get better at it!