Questions & Answers about Numeriši kutiju markerom.
What form is numeriši?
Numeriši is the imperative form, used to give a command. Here it is the 2nd person singular, so it is what you say to one person informally. The dictionary form is numerisati.
Why isn’t there a word for you in the sentence?
Serbian often leaves out subject pronouns because the verb form already shows who the command is aimed at. Numeriši already means something like you, number.... You can add ti for emphasis, but normally you do not.
Why is it kutiju and not kutija?
Because kutiju is the accusative singular form, and the direct object of the verb must be in the accusative. The basic form is kutija, but after a verb like this it becomes kutiju.
Why is it markerom?
Markerom is the instrumental singular of marker. The instrumental case is often used for the tool or means used to do something. So markerom means using a marker.
Why not sa markerom?
When Serbian expresses the instrument used for an action, it often uses the instrumental without a preposition. So markerom is the natural way to say with a marker in this sentence. Sa markerom more often suggests accompaniment or simply being together with a marker, not the tool used for writing or marking.
Why is there no word for a or the?
Serbian does not have articles. There is no direct equivalent of English a or the. Whether the meaning is indefinite or definite is understood from context.
What is the difference between numerisati and brojati?
Brojati means to count. Numerisati means to number, assign numbers, or label with numbers. So they are related to numbers, but they do different jobs.
Is marker really a Serbian word?
It is a common loanword and it declines like a normal Serbian masculine noun: marker, markera, markerom. Many speakers also use flomaster, depending on the exact kind of pen and regional preference.
Can the word order change?
Yes. Serbian word order is fairly flexible. Numeriši kutiju markerom is a neutral, natural order for a command. But other orders are possible if you want emphasis, such as Kutiju numeriši markerom or Markerom numeriši kutiju.
How would I say this to more than one person, or politely?
Use the plural/formal imperative: Numerišite kutiju markerom. Serbian uses the same form both for you all and for formal you addressed to one person.
How do I pronounce numeriši, kutiju, and markerom?
A rough English-style guide would be noo-meh-REE-shee KOO-tee-yoo MAR-ke-rom. Two useful letter rules here are: š sounds like sh, and j sounds like y.
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