No. 962 in Serbian
метра
"Метра" in Serbian means "meters" (plural of meter), a unit of length.
In a sentence
Трчао сам пет метара до куће.
I ran five meters to the house.
In this sentence, 'метра' is used to indicate linear measure, specifically in the genitive case singular, quantifying distance run.
Метра у мом сећању остаје као једно од непроцењивих искустава.
The mita (a term for a tape measure in some dialects) in my memory remains one of the invaluable experiences.
In this context, 'метра' refers metaphorically to an instrument for measuring, and is used as a nominative singular form.
Мајка је донела метра за шивење.
Mother brought a measuring tape for sewing.
Here, 'метра' denotes a measuring tape specifically for tailoring purposes, used in genitive case singular to indicate ownership by implication.
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