Use osim što (except that / aside from the fact that) to add a contrasting exception to a general statement. This is perfect for writing balanced reviews.
Osim što is followed by a standard indicative verb (like the regular present or past tense).
Adding an Exception
When the exception follows the main statement, place a comma before osim što.
| The food is tasty, except that the potatoes are too salty. | Hrana je ukusna, osim što je krumpir preslan. |
| I have no complaints, except that the waiter was slow. | Nemam zamjerki, osim što je konobar bio spor. |
| The restaurant is affordable, except that the wine is very expensive. | Restoran je pristupačan, osim što je vino jako skupo. |
Starting with the Exception
You can also start a sentence with osim što (aside from the fact that), separating the clauses with a comma.
| Aside from the fact that the meat is greasy, it has too much salt. | Osim što je meso masno, ima previše soli. |
Review Vocabulary in Action
Pair osim što with descriptive adjectives and nouns to give nuanced feedback on the atmosphere (ugođaj), ratings (ocjena), and menus.
| The atmosphere is wonderful, except that the restaurant is too noisy. | Ugođaj je divan, osim što je restoran previše bučan. |
| Their menu is innovative, except that there is too little food. | Njihov jelovnik je inovativan, osim što ima premalo hrane. |
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