zameniti

заменити

/zaměːniti/ · perfective · impf.: zamenjivati

VERB

to replace; to substitute

Treba da zamenim sijalicu u kupatilu. — I need to replace the light bulb in the bathroom.

Koleginica me je zamenila dok sam bila bolesna. — My colleague covered for me while I was ill.
(of money, items) to exchange; to change

Zamenio sam evre u menjačnici kod stanice. — I changed my euros at the exchange office by the station.

Možete li mi zameniti ove patike za veći broj? — Could you exchange these sneakers for a bigger size?
(by mistake) to mistake; to mix up

Izvinite, zamenio sam vas s nekim drugim. — Sorry, I mistook you for someone else.

Replace X with Y: zameniti X + instrumental of Y; mistake for someone: zameniti s nekim.

Synonyms:

promeniti razmeniti pomešati

Forms

Past (masc.): zamenio

Imperative: zameni