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Learn Hardcore Serbian: Naravno da dolazimo. - Of course we are coming.

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Naravno da dolazimo.

Naravno da dolazimo.

Of course we are coming.

Breakdown of Naravno da dolazimo.

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Questions & Answers about Naravno da dolazimo.

What does naravno mean here?

Naravno means of course, naturally, or certainly.

In this sentence, it shows that the speaker thinks the answer is obvious or expected. It often adds a confident, reassuring tone.

So Naravno da dolazimo is like saying:

Of course we’re coming
Of course we are coming

Why is da used after naravno?

Here da introduces the clause dolazimo.

A very common Serbian pattern is:

naravno da + clause

So:

Naravno da dolazimo = Of course we’re coming

This da does not mean just that in a simple word-for-word way. It is part of a very natural Serbian structure after words like naravno.

For an English speaker, it helps to think of it as:

Of course (that) we are coming

Even though English usually drops that, Serbian normally keeps da in this kind of sentence.

What does dolazimo mean exactly?

Dolazimo is the 1st person plural present tense form of dolaziti, which means to come, to be coming, or in an ongoing/general sense.

to arrive

So dolazimo means:

we come
we are coming

In this sentence, the most natural English translation is usually we’re coming.

Why is there no word for we in the sentence?

Because Serbian usually does not need subject pronouns when the verb already shows the subject.

The ending -mo in dolazimo already tells you it means we.

So:

dolazimo = we are coming

You could say Mi dolazimo, but mi is usually added only for emphasis, contrast, or clarity.

For example:

Mi dolazimo, a oni ne. = We are coming, but they aren’t.

Is dolazimo present tense only, or can it refer to the future?

Grammatically, dolazimo is present tense, but in Serbian the present tense can sometimes refer to a planned future action, especially with motion verbs or when the context is clear.

So Naravno da dolazimo can mean:

Of course we’re coming
and depending on context,
Of course we’ll come / we’re coming later

English does something similar with We’re coming tomorrow.

What verb is dolazimo from, and what aspect does it have?

Dolazimo comes from dolaziti, which is an imperfective verb.

That means it focuses on the action as ongoing, repeated, or in progress, rather than as a single completed event.

Compare:

dolaziti = to be coming / to come regularly
doći = to come / to arrive as a completed action

So dolazimo suggests the action in a general or ongoing sense, which fits naturally in this sentence.

Could I also say Naravno dolazimo without da?

In standard, natural Serbian, Naravno da dolazimo is the normal way to say this.

Without da, the sentence sounds less natural in this exact meaning. Serbian strongly prefers the pattern:

Naravno da...

So if you want to say Of course we’re coming, use:

Naravno da dolazimo.

Can the word order change?

Yes, Serbian word order is flexible, but different orders can change the emphasis or sound less neutral.

The most natural neutral version is:

Naravno da dolazimo.

You may also hear:

Dolazimo, naravno. = We’re coming, of course.

That version puts the main statement first and adds naravno afterward.

But if you are learning the standard, everyday pattern for this meaning, Naravno da dolazimo is the best one to remember first.

How do you pronounce Naravno da dolazimo?

A simple approximate pronunciation for an English speaker is:

nah-RAHV-noh da doh-LAH-zee-moh

A few helpful points:

r in Serbian is rolled or tapped
j would sound like English y, but there is no j in this sentence
vowels are usually clear and short, not reduced like in English

So try to pronounce each vowel clearly:

Na-rav-no da do-la-zi-mo

Is this sentence formal or informal?

It is neutral and works in both formal and informal situations.

You could use it:

with friends
in a message
in everyday conversation
in polite speech

What changes the tone most is not the grammar, but the context and intonation. Said warmly, it sounds friendly. Said sharply, it can sound impatient, like Of course we’re coming!

Could this sentence sound emphatic or slightly impatient?

Yes. Naravno da... often sounds confident, but depending on tone it can also sound:

reassuring
enthusiastic
slightly annoyed
surprised that someone even asked

For example:

calm tone: Of course we’re coming
irritated tone: Of course we’re coming! Why are you asking?

So the grammar stays the same, but intonation matters a lot.

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