Translation of Serbian word "плакати" to English
плакати
Latin script: plakati
/plakati/
Meaning
VerbTo shed tears as an expression of distress or pain.
How to use
Serbian verb 'плакати' means 'cry'. Commonly takes direct or prepositional objects in discourse.
🇬🇧 English
cry
Example
Мала беба плаче јер је гладна.
Mala beba plače jer je gladna.
The little baby is crying because it is hungry.
Плакала је од среће кад је чула вест.
Plakala je od sreće kad je čula vest.
She cried with joy when she heard the news.
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Common phrases
- горко плакати— weep bitterly
- плакати од среће— cry with joy
- тихо плакати— weep softly
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What does the Serbian word "плакати" mean?▼
The Serbian word "плакати" means "cry" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Мала беба плаче јер је гладна." (which translates as "The little baby is crying because it is hungry.").
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