mera
мера/mêra/ · fem.
RuNOUN
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(action, step) measure; stepVlada je uvela nove mere štednje. — The government introduced new austerity measures.Moramo hitno da preduzmemo mere. — We must take action urgently.
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extent; degreeUspeh u velikoj meri zavisi od tebe. — Success depends to a large extent on you.
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moderation; limitKod slatkiša treba znati meru. — You need to know when to stop with sweets.
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(of clothes, body) measurements; sizeKrojač mi je uzeo meru za odelo. — The tailor took my measurements for a suit.
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unit of measurement; measureMetar je osnovna mera za dužinu. — The metre is the basic unit of length.
Common collocations: preduzeti mere «to take measures», u velikoj meri «to a large extent».
Forms
| singular | plural | |
|---|---|---|
| Nom. | mera | mere |
| Gen. | mere | mera |
| Dat. | meri | merama |
| Acc. | meru | mere |
| Voc. | mero | mere |
| Ins. | merom | merama |
| Loc. | meri | merama |
Expressions
- po meri — made to measure; tailor-made
- preko mere — excessively; beyond measure