When you want to highlight multiple impressive qualities, features, or achievements, you can use a correlative additive conjunction. In English, we say "not only..., but also...".
In Croatian, the equivalent construction is ne samo..., nego i....
Connecting Adjectives
You can use ne samo..., nego i... to connect two adjectives. This is perfect for emphasizing the multiple benefits of a product, like a device being reliable (pouzdan) or an office being functional (funkcionalan).
The first part of the phrase introduces a good quality, and the second part adds another, often surprising or premium feature.
| This mobile phone is not only reliable, but also waterproof. | Ovaj mobitel je ne samo pouzdan, nego i vodootporan. |
| Our new office is not only functional, but also very elegant. | Naš novi ured je ne samo funkcionalan, nego i vrlo elegantan. |
Connecting Nouns and Objects
The construction works exactly the same way when connecting nouns or complete noun phrases. You will frequently see this when talking about premium services, subscriptions (pretplata), or high-end features.
| The best hotel offers not only luxurious accommodation, but also a premium breakfast. | Najbolji hotel nudi ne samo luksuzan smještaj, nego i vrhunski doručak. |
| The new subscription has not only fast internet, but also an unlimited number of calls. | Nova pretplata ima ne samo brzi internet, nego i neograničen broj poziva. |
Whether you are discussing safety, comfort (udobnost), or technical specs, the ne samo..., nego i... structure keeps the sentence balanced and emphasizes the value of both items.
| Their practical car offers not only safety, but also comfort. | Njihov praktični automobil nudi ne samo sigurnost, nego i udobnost. |