No. 90 in Serbian
свим
The Serbian word "свим" means "to all" or "for all" in English.
In a sentence
Сазнали смо да је то свим људима важно.
We learned that this is important to all people.
In this sentence, 'свим' is used in its dative plural form to indicate 'to all'. It emphasizes inclusivity towards all individuals.
Желим свим срцем да успеш.
I wholeheartedly wish for your success.
Here, 'свим' is in the instrumental singular form, implying 'with all'. It is used metaphorically, referring to someone's entire heart.
Свим присутнима уручили су захвалнице.
Acknowledgments were handed out to all attendees.
In this case, 'свим' is dative plural, meaning 'to all'. It is used here in a formal context to address a group of individuals.
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