Usages of ali
Ne, ali jesmo spremni.
No, but we ARE ready.
Ne, ali jesam siguran.
No, but I AM sure.
Malo učim, ali puno radim.
I learn a little, but I work a lot.
Mislim, ali nisam siguran.
I think, but I am not sure.
Nemam auto, ali imam bicikl.
I do not have a car, but I have a bicycle.
Oni imaju doručak, ali žele ručak.
They have breakfast, but they want lunch.
Želim pivo, ali nemam novac.
I want a beer, but I don't have money.
Idem na zabavu, ali ga tamo ne vidim.
I am going to the party, but I do not see him there.
Oni mogu plesati, ali ne mogu igrati tenis.
They can dance, but they cannot play tennis.
Imamo litru mlijeka, ali nemamo vode.
We have a liter of milk, but we do not have water.
Mobitel je nov, ali nema signala.
The cellphone is new, but there is no signal.
Računalo je brzo, ali nema interneta.
The computer is fast, but there is no internet.
Danas imam manje sastanaka, ali imam dosta projekata.
Today I have fewer meetings, but I have plenty of projects.
Rado čuvam psa, ali danas ti ga moram vratiti.
I gladly keep the dog, but today I must return him to you.
Voda je hladna, ali perem lice.
The water is cold, but I am washing my face.
Ali doma nema luka.
But there is no onion at home.
Direktor poštuje naš izbor, ali on ima svoj.
The director respects our choice, but he has his own.
Žao mi je, ali ništa ne želim otkriti.
I am sorry, but I do not want to discover anything.
Našli smo rješenje, ali još nam treba njezin potpis.
We found a solution, but we still need her signature.
Liječnik mi savjetuje odmor, ali hitno trebam završiti dokument.
The doctor advises me rest, but I urgently need to finish the document.
Jučer su se svađali, ali danas su se pomirili.
They had an argument yesterday, but they reconciled today.
Uvijek čitam, ali danas želim pročitati pismo.
I always read, but today I want to read the letter.
On često piše, ali nikada nije napisao knjigu.
He often writes, but he has never written a book.
Kuhar svaki dan kuha juhu, ali jučer je skuhao meso.
The cook cooks soup every day, but yesterday he cooked meat.
Sin ne želi jesti povrće, ali je pojeo kolač.
The son does not want to eat vegetables, but he ate the cake.
Moram čistiti sobu, ali želim pogledati film.
I must clean the room, but I want to watch a movie.
Boli me glava, ali očistio sam sobu.
My head hurts, but I cleaned the room.
Čitao je knjigu, ali nije pročitao izvještaj.
He was reading a book, but he didn't read the report.
Tražim rješenje, ali još nisam smislio plan.
I am looking for a solution, but I haven't come up with a plan yet.
Nisam ništa naručivao, ali netko je naručio papir.
I wasn't ordering anything, but someone ordered paper.
Gledam tvoje slike, ali ne vidim tvoj automobil.
I am looking at your pictures, but I do not see your car.
Gledam, ali ne vidim tvoju kuću.
I am looking, but I do not see your house.
Slušam, ali ne čujem pjesmu.
I am listening, but I do not hear the song.
Čujem neki čudan zvuk, ali to nije tvoj glas.
I hear some strange sound, but that is not your voice.
Oni uvijek puno govore, ali mi ne žele reći ovu vijest.
They always speak a lot, but they do not want to tell me this news.
Šaljem joj poruke svaki dan, ali sutra ću joj poslati dobru vijest.
I send her messages every day, but tomorrow I will send her good news.
On ne šalje poruke često, ali danas će poslati pismo.
He does not send messages often, but today he will send a letter.
Često dolazimo kasno, ali danas ćemo doći rano.
We often arrive late, but today we will arrive early.
Oprosti, ali sutra ti neću pomoći.
Sorry, but I will not help you tomorrow.
Loše pjevaš, ali savršeno sviraš klavir.
You sing badly, but you play the piano perfectly.
Vjetar je ovdje slabiji, ali kiša je hladnija.
The wind is weaker here, but the rain is colder.
Ova kamera je bolja, ali ekran je gori.
This camera is better, but the screen is worse.
Ovaj pas trči brže, ali mačka skače više.
This dog runs faster, but the cat jumps higher.
Taj šešir je skup, ali onaj u izlogu je jeftin.
That hat is expensive, but that one in the shop window is cheap.
Strah je velik, ali ja hoću pobijediti!
The fear is great, but I will win!
Znam da nemamo vremena, ali zaplešimo!
I know that we do not have time, but let's dance!
Nemamo rezervaciju, ali voljeli bismo večerati.
We don't have a reservation, but we would like to have dinner.
Htio bih robota, ali bit ću u svemiru.
I would like a robot, but I will be in space.
Stanovnici grada imaju prijevoz, ali nemaju mir.
The residents of the city have transport, but they do not have peace.
Okoliš na selu je čist, ali u gradu je zagađen.
The environment in the village is clean, but in the city it is polluted.
Volim grad, ali stres je velik nedostatak.
I love the city, but the stress is a big disadvantage.
Prijevoz je brz, ali zrak je zagađen.
The transport is fast, but the air is polluted.
Oni žele čist okoliš, ali idu u grad.
They want a clean environment, but they go to the city.
Grad nosi stres, ali stanovnici vole taj život.
The city brings stress, but the residents love that life.
Pretražio sam cijeli stan, ali nigdje ga nema.
I searched the whole apartment, but it is nowhere.
Tražimo ga, ali nigdje nema traga!
We are looking for it, but there is no trace anywhere!
Ova potraga je luda, ali negdje ćemo ga pronaći.
This search is crazy, but we will find him somewhere.
Pretražio sam cijeli stan, ali nigdje okolo nema traga.
I searched the whole apartment, but there is no trace anywhere around.
Ispred kuće ima puno mjesta, ali iza kuće nema mjesta.
There is a lot of space in front of the house, but there is no space behind the house.
On nema novca, ali neće priznati istinu.
He has no money, but he will not admit the truth.
Zec je brz, ali orao leti jednako brzo.
A rabbit is fast, but an eagle flies equally fast.
Zmija je opasna, ali medvjed je jednako opasan.
A snake is dangerous, but a bear is equally dangerous.
Ugasite televizor, ali nemojte paliti računalo!
Turn off the television, but do not turn on the computer!
Stavite torbu ovdje, ali ne skidajte jaknu.
Put the bag here, but do not take off your jacket.
Zaboravite problem, ali ne zaboravljajte pravilo!
Forget the problem, but do not forget the rule!
Okružen je ljudima, ali njega nitko ne razumije.
He is surrounded by people, but nobody understands him.
Moj brat živi u planinama, ali želi biti među ljudima.
My brother lives in the mountains, but he wants to be among people.
Ovo je klasičan film, ali ima originalan kraj.
This is a classic film, but it has an original ending.
Ona misli da je to moja krivnja, ali čija je stvarno?
She thinks that it is my fault, but whose is it really?
Sviđa mi se ovakav stil, ali ne želim onakav uzorak.
I like this kind of style, but I do not want that kind of pattern.
Ovakav stil je lijep, ali onakav je loš.
This kind of style is beautiful, but that kind is bad.
U posudi ima ovoliko šećera, ali nam treba toliko.
There is this much sugar in the bowl, but we need that much.
Istražujemo napad u hotelu, ali još ne vidimo nikoga.
We are investigating the attack in the hotel, but we do not see anyone yet.
Zločinac je počeo bježati, ali ne bojimo se nikoga.
The criminal started to flee, but we are not afraid of anyone.
Istražujemo sjenu na zidu, ali ne vidimo ništa.
We are investigating the shadow on the wall, but we do not see anything.
Stan je prostran, ali sve je još uvijek prazno.
The apartment is spacious, but everything is still empty.
Upotreba fotoaparata je dozvoljena, ali ne smijemo fotografirati slike.
The use of cameras is allowed, but we must not photograph the paintings.
Znam kamo putuje, ali kuda?
I know where he is traveling to, but which way?
Hrabro si napao vuka, ali ga nisi ubio.
You bravely attacked the wolf, but you did not kill it.
Čarobnjak je oteo djecu, ali su ih junaci spasili.
The wizard kidnapped the children, but the heroes saved them.
Vojniče, hrabar si, ali taj rat je strašan.
Soldier, you are brave, but that war is terrible.
Trudnoća je teška, ali jako su uzbuđeni.
The pregnancy is hard, but they are very excited.
Ova trudnoća je teška, ali beba će se roditi za mjesec dana.
This pregnancy is difficult, but the baby will be born in a month.
Lan je grublji nego pamuk, ali je savršen za ljeto.
Linen is rougher than cotton, but it is perfect for summer.
Baršun je glađi, ali želim tanju tkaninu.
Velvet is smoother, but I want a thinner fabric.
Kava je gorka, ali ju uvijek pijem.
Coffee is bitter, but I always drink it.
Gradski sjaj je jak, ali usprkos svemu, sviđa mi se noćno nebo.
The city glow is strong, but despite everything, I like the night sky.
On stalno misli na neuspjeh, ali može se osloniti na nas.
He constantly thinks about failure, but he can rely on us.
Ovo brdo je vrlo zahtjevno, ali prijeći ćemo ga.
This hill is very demanding, but we will cross it.
Ovaj maraton je zahtjevan, ali proći ćemo kroz taj grad dok obitelj navija.
This marathon is demanding, but we will pass through that city while the family cheers.
Trkač mora proći kroz stazu, ali mu smeta znoj.
The runner must pass through the track, but sweat bothers him.
Markov pas je zdrav, ali mora ići u kliniku na cijepljenje.
Marko's dog is healthy, but he must go to the clinic for the vaccination.
Očeva mačka ima meku dlaku, ali slomljen rep.
My father's cat has soft fur, but a broken tail.
Mikrofoni su negdje u studiju, ali gdje je ton-majstor?
The microphones are somewhere in the studio, but where is the sound engineer?
Kasnimo zbog basa, ali zvučnici su spremni.
We are late because of the bass, but the speakers are ready.
Opet polažem ispit, ali sram me je.
I am taking the exam again, but I am ashamed.
Sličnost postoji, ali oba problema su različita.
A similarity exists, but both problems are different.
Ova stara fotelja nije luksuzna, ali je praktična i nudi udobnost.
This old armchair is not luxurious, but it is practical and offers comfort.
Gledaš kroz prozor, ali vani se vozi traktor.
You look through the window, but a tractor is being driven outside.
Beton je praktičan, ali više joj se sviđa seosko imanje.
Concrete is practical, but she likes the rural estate more.
Ova livada je lijepa, ali treba nam više prostora.
This meadow is beautiful, but we need more space.
Nisam dobio poruku ni od koga, ali se ne opterećujem.
I didn't get a message from anyone, but I'm not burdening myself.
Nema kečapa, ali imamo senfa.
There is no ketchup, but we have some mustard.
Nitko nije uzeo ništa slatko, ali je svaki cimer dobio po dva bombona.
Nobody took anything sweet, but each roommate got two candies each.
U ovom kaosu ima svačega, ali ne mogu kušati sve.
In this chaos there are all sorts of things, but I cannot taste everything.
Prodavač nudi svašta, ali ja želim samo sir.
The seller offers all sorts of things, but I only want cheese.
Čuli smo svakakve isprike, ali želimo novi madrac.
We heard all kinds of apologies, but we want a new mattress.
Kakav čudesan glumac, ali kakav briljantan film!
What an amazing actor, but what a brilliant film!
Tekućina je hladna, ali mi je moramo zagrijavati dok pokus ne počne.
The liquid is cold, but we must heat it until the experiment begins.
Pokus je bio opasan, ali mi ga nismo prekinuli dok epruveta nije eksplodirala.
The experiment was dangerous, but we didn't interrupt it until the test tube exploded.
Seljaci su se naradili, ali slavlje je bilo predivno.
The peasants worked hard, but the celebration was beautiful.
Papigi je šezdeset godina, ali izgleda kao da je ostarjela preko noći.
The parrot is sixty years old, but she looks as if she grew old overnight.
Baki je devedeset godina, ali je vitalna kao da joj je pedeset.
Grandmother is ninety years old, but she is vital as if she is fifty.
Slonu je osamdeset godina i ostario je, ali njegova dugovječnost je poznata.
The elephant is eighty years old and he grew old, but his longevity is known.
Našli smo sablastan, ali očuvan hotel gdje su gosti ostavili prtljagu.
We found an eerie but preserved hotel where the guests left their luggage.
Ovo je lažna torba, ali logo je isti.
This is a fake bag, but the logo is the same.
Lažni logo je gotovo isti, ali materijal je jako drugačiji.
The fake logo is almost the same, but the material is very different.
Pronašao sam njihovo gnijezdo, ali moljci su mi već izgrizli odjeću.
I found their nest, but the moths already chewed up the clothes on me.
Muškarac je bio tih, ali je progovorio.
The man was silent, but he spoke up.
Oprosti mi, ali taj osjećaj je oslobađajući.
Forgive me, but that feeling is liberating.
Bila je jako zatečena, ali sada je umirena.
She was very taken aback, but now she is reassured.
Sve što si rekao je istina, ali još uvijek sam potresen.
Everything that you said is true, but I am still shaken.
Bila bi izbjegla opasnost, ali je oklijevala.
She would have avoided the danger, but she hesitated.
Zaposlenik bi bio izbjegao razgovor, ali se ne bi bio kajao.
The employee would have avoided the conversation, but he wouldn't have regretted it.
Bio bih ga kaznio, ali sam previše popustljiv pa sam mu dao da gleda film.
I would have punished him, but I am too lenient so I let him watch a film.
Koncert je bio rasprodan, ali smo ipak svratili.
The concert was sold out, but we dropped by after all.
Prvotni odaziv bio je loš, ali se projekt ipak poboljšao.
The initial turnout was bad, but the project improved after all.
Njegova priča je neosporno uvjerljiva, ali on navodno čuva tajnu.
His story is indisputably convincing, but he supposedly keeps a secret.
Zurili su satima u ekran, ali ga nisu popravili.
They stared at the screen for hours, but they didn't fix it.
Očajavali su tjednima nakon nesreće, ali su nastavili živjeti.
They despaired for weeks after the accident, but they continued living.
Život je devedesetih godina bio vrlo kompliciran, ali zanimljiv.
Life in the nineties was very complicated, but interesting.
Po njezinom mišljenju, izvještaj je objektivan, ali ja mislim da je subjektivan.
In her opinion, the report is objective, but I think that it is subjective.
Ljudski je griješiti, ali moramo opraštati jedni drugima.
To err is human, but we must forgive each other.
Naš direktor je škrtac, ali i velika spavalica.
Our director is a miser, but also a big sleepyhead.
To zemljište ima veliki potencijal, ali vlasništvo je problem.
That land has great potential, but ownership is a problem.
Problem s platnom je uočljiv, ali srećom, popravljiv.
The problem with the canvas is noticeable, but luckily, repairable.
Rasporedili smo biljke, ali smo razdijelili previše gnojiva.
We arranged the plants, but we divided up too much fertilizer.
Teško je orijentirati se noću, ali rekao bih da brod plovi na jugoistok.
It is hard to orient oneself at night, but I would say that the ship is sailing to the southeast.
Medvjed je prevelik da bi nosio vodilicu, ali ga možemo pripitomiti.
The bear is too big to wear a leash, but we can tame him.
Mnoštvo studenata želi stipendiju, ali trebate bar jedan izvannastavni projekt.
A multitude of students want the grant, but you need at least one extracurricular project.
Haljina je bila tijesna, ali ju je krojač uljepšao.
The dress was tight, but the tailor beautified it.
Materijal je oslabio, ali krojač ga može popraviti.
The material has weakened, but the tailor can repair it.
Boli me ruka, ali svejedno ću učvrstiti šav.
My hand hurts, but I will strengthen the seam anyway.
Sjedili su blizu, ali nisu bili bliski jedan s drugim.
They sat close, but they weren't close with each other.
Prozvali su ga nasljednikom, ali on je to, s druge strane, odbio.
They dubbed him the successor, but he, on the other hand, refused it.
Podignuli su paletu, ali bojim se da je ne ispuste.
They have lifted the pallet, but I am afraid they might drop it.
Idem po kombi, ali bojim se da ne istovariš teret previše brzo.
I am going for the van, but I am afraid you might unload the cargo too quickly.
Ne morate ući u zonu danas, ali ne smijete ništa skenirati.
You do not have to enter the zone today, but you must not scan anything.
Nitko ne mora potvrditi svoj identitet ovdje, ali ne smijete skenirati dokumente.
Nobody has to confirm their identity here, but you must not scan the documents.
Ovlašteno osoblje ne mora čekati, ali ne smije odmah ulaziti.
Authorized personnel do not have to wait, but they must not enter immediately.
Ne moramo sakriti svoj identitet, ali ne smijemo ništa snimati u arhivi.
We do not have to hide our identity, but we must not record anything in the archive.
Dobio je priznanje, ali je ipak osjećao razočaranje.
He received recognition, but nevertheless he felt disappointment.
Znao je zaraditi mnogo novca, ali to je tražilo veliko odricanje.
He used to earn a lot of money, but that required great sacrifice.
Oprostite, ali blagajnica nema sitniš.
Excuse me, but the cashier does not have small change.
Tvoja klamerica i spajalice su ovdje, ali ne vidim ravnalo.
Your stapler and paperclips are here, but I don't see the ruler.
Kliknuo je na crveni gumb, ali se papir opet zaglavio.
He clicked on the red button, but the paper jammed again.
Teletina je sve skuplja, ali je vrlo meka.
Veal is increasingly expensive, but it is very soft.
Bili bismo išli na skijalište, ali nismo imali auto.
We would have gone to the ski resort, but we didn't have a car.
Čitam puno različitih žanrova, ali volim trilere.
I read many different genres, but I like thrillers.
Timijan je mali, ali ima jak miris.
Thyme is small, but has a strong smell.
Gušter ima zelene ljuske, ali ipak nije opasan.
The lizard has green scales, but it is nevertheless not dangerous.
Krokodil je gmaz, ali ipak voli vodu.
The crocodile is a reptile, but it likes the water anyway.
Krastača je strašna, ali ipak je jako važan vodozemac.
The toad is scary, but it is nevertheless a very important amphibian.
Svaka krastača je vodozemac, ali ipak voli suho tlo.
Every toad is an amphibian, but it nevertheless likes dry ground.
Netko vidje našu propast, ali nitko ništa ne reče.
Someone saw our ruin, but nobody said anything.
Trup podmornice je slomljen, ali okno se nije deformiralo.
The submarine's hull is broken, but the porthole didn't deform.
Okno je otvoreno, ali ventil se nije sam otvorio.
The porthole is open, but the valve didn't open by itself.
Staklena boca se lako razbije, ali kožna torba je sigurna.
A glass bottle breaks easily, but a leather bag is safe.
Imamo srebrne žice, ali nemamo zlatne.
We have silver strings, but we do not have golden ones.
Stalo mi je do sitnica, ali nije mi do ogovaranja.
Small things matter to me, but I am not in the mood for gossiping.
Šuštanje prestane, ali ja uzmaknem.
The rustling stops, but I step back.
Malo što odolijeva žegi, ali kamen ostaje.
Hardly anything withstands the scorching heat, but the stone remains.
Nedostaju nam resursi, ali odolijevamo nemilosrdnoj prirodi.
We lack resources, but we withstand the unforgiving nature.
Dosada nismo imali virus, ali odsada počinje karantena.
Until now we did not have the virus, but from now on the quarantine begins.
Gledao bih kroz ključanicu, ali brava je već škljocnula.
I would look through the keyhole, but the lock already clicked.
Dugo je ciljao, ali je promašio rupu.
He aimed for a long time, but he missed the pocket.
Sve je izračunao, ali se kugla nije odbila.
He calculated everything, but the ball didn't rebound.
Direktor je iznenađen, ali su uspjeli zahvaljujući upornosti.
The director is surprised, but they succeeded thanks to persistence.
Bili smo unajmili jahtu, ali nismo platili štetu.
We had chartered the yacht, but we didn't pay for the damage.
Pokušavam mu objasniti, ali ne sluša.
I keep trying to explain to him, but he doesn't listen.
Poštujem tvoje stajalište, ali se ne slažem.
I respect your standpoint, but I don't agree.
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