Lesson Goals
By the end of this lesson, you will be able to:
- Understand the function of the Accusative case in Serbian
- Recognize accusative endings for singular and plural nouns
- Use accusative for direct objects and motion towards a destination
- Form sentences with accusative in affirmative, negative, and question forms
1. Function of the Accusative
The accusative case is used mainly for:
- Direct objects — the person or thing receiving the action
- Direction / motion towards — with certain prepositions
Questions: koga? (whom?) / šta? (what?)
Examples:
- Vidim Marka. — I see Marko. (direct object)
- Idem u školu. — I am going to school. (motion towards)
2. Accusative Endings – Singular
| Gender |
Noun Ending |
Example (Nom.) |
Example (Acc.) |
| Masculine (animate) |
consonant |
Marko |
Marka |
| Masculine (inanimate) |
consonant |
sto |
sto (no change) |
| Feminine |
-a |
škola |
školu |
| Neuter |
-o / -e |
selo |
selo (no change) |
Animate masculine nouns take the -a ending in accusative.
Inanimate masculine and all neuter nouns keep the nominative form.