zabavljati

забављати

/zǎbaʋʎati/ · imperfective · pf.: zabaviti

VERB

to amuse; to entertain

Klovn zabavlja decu na rođendanu. — The clown is entertaining the kids at the birthday party.

Njegove priče uvek zabavljaju goste. — His stories always amuse the guests.
(zabavljati se) to have fun; to enjoy oneself

Deca se zabavljaju u parku. — The kids are having fun in the park.

Kako ste se zabavljali na žurci? — How did you enjoy the party?
(zabavljati se + sa) to date; to go out with

Marko se već godinu dana zabavlja sa Jelenom. — Marko has been going out with Jelena for a year.

Oni se zabavljaju od srednje škole. — They've been dating since high school.
(zabavljati se + instr.) to occupy oneself with; to pass the time with

Dok čeka voz, zabavlja se telefonom. — While waiting for the train, he keeps himself busy with his phone.

In the sense 'to date' use zabavljati se sa + instrumental: zabavlja se sa Anom.

Synonyms:

veseliti provoditi

Forms

Past (masc.): zabavljao

Imperative: zabavljaj

Antonyms: dosađivati