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serbio

Serbian

adjective SEHR-byoh Less Common
People & Society Nationality

Origin: From Serbia, from South Slavic Srbi (Serbs).

Usage Note

Serbio functions as both adjective and noun (el serbio = the Serbian man, la serbia = the Serbian woman). The language is also called serbio or serbocroata. It should not be confused with sirio (Syrian) — a mix-up that occasionally appears in learner writing. The feminine form is serbia.

Examples

"El tenista serbio ganó el torneo."

Natural Translation

The Serbian tennis player won the tournament.

Literal Translation

The tennis-player Serbian won the tournament

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