Questions & Answers about Tehnički pregled je sutra.
Why is it tehnički and not tehnička or tehničko?
Because pregled is a masculine singular noun, and adjectives in Serbian must agree with the noun in gender, number, and case.
So:
- tehnički pregled = masculine singular
- tehnička kontrola = feminine singular
- tehničko... = neuter singular
Here, tehnički matches pregled.
What case is tehnički pregled in here?
It is in the nominative singular.
In this sentence, tehnički pregled is the subject of the sentence, and subjects are normally in the nominative case.
So the structure is basically:
- Tehnički pregled = the subject
- je = is
- sutra = tomorrow
What does je mean here?
Je is the 3rd person singular present tense of the verb biti = to be.
So it means is.
In this sentence:
- Tehnički pregled je sutra.
- literally: The technical inspection is tomorrow.
It links the subject to the time expression sutra.
Can I leave out je?
Usually, no in normal standard Serbian.
You normally say:
- Tehnički pregled je sutra.
Leaving out je would sound incomplete in ordinary speech, although you might see that kind of omission in very informal notes, headlines, reminders, or text-message style language.
So for a learner, the safe choice is:
- use je
Why is there no preposition before sutra?
Because sutra is an adverb, not a noun phrase.
Serbian says simply:
- danas = today
- sutra = tomorrow
- prekosutra = the day after tomorrow
- juče = yesterday
So you do not need a preposition like on or in as you would in some English expressions.
Correct:
- Tehnički pregled je sutra.
Not:
- Tehnički pregled je u sutra.
Is the word order fixed, or could I also say Sutra je tehnički pregled?
Yes, you could also say Sutra je tehnički pregled.
Serbian word order is more flexible than English. The basic meaning stays the same, but the emphasis changes slightly.
Tehnički pregled je sutra.
Focuses first on the technical inspection.Sutra je tehnički pregled.
Focuses first on tomorrow.
The first version sounds very natural as a neutral statement.
Does tehnički pregled have a special everyday meaning?
Yes. In everyday Serbian, tehnički pregled very often refers to a vehicle inspection / roadworthiness inspection, especially for a car.
Even though the words literally mean something like technical inspection, in real life many speakers will immediately think of the official car inspection.
So context matters, but this phrase commonly has that specific practical meaning.
How do you pronounce this sentence?
A simple English-friendly guide would be:
- Tehnički ≈ tekh-NEECH-kee
- pregled ≈ PREH-gled
- je ≈ yeh
- sutra ≈ SOO-tra
A few useful notes:
- č sounds like ch in church
- j sounds like English y in yes
- h is pronounced, unlike in many English words
- r in Serbian is usually trilled or tapped more than in English
Why is there no word for the?
Because Serbian does not have articles like English a/an/the.
So tehnički pregled can mean:
- a technical inspection
- the technical inspection
Which one is meant depends on context.
In this sentence, English will usually translate it with the if both speaker and listener already know which inspection is being discussed.
Is pregled always an inspection, or can it mean other things too?
Pregled is a broader word than just inspection.
Depending on context, it can mean:
- inspection
- check-up
- examination
- review / overview
For example:
- lekarski pregled = medical examination
- pregled automobila = inspection of the car
- pregled događaja = overview of events
So pregled is a general noun, and the adjective or context tells you what kind of examination or inspection it is.
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