већ

This is the 26th most frequent Serbian word.


већ

"Већ" means "already" or "but" depending on context.


The word "већ" is used here to imply that the action of finishing the homework has occurred earlier than expected or as of now, indicating 'already.'

Већ сам завршио домаћи задатак.

I have already finished my homework.


Here, "већ" functions as a conjunction that contrasts two statements, meaning 'rather' or 'but instead.'

Нисам одустао, већ тражим ново решење.

I haven't given up; rather, I am looking for a new solution.


In this sentence, "већ" is used to emphasize the existence of a condition (having obligations) that is currently true and relevant to the context, indicating 'already.'

Планирао је да иде на путовање, али већ има превише обавеза.

He planned to go on a trip, but he already has too many obligations.