Usages of imati
Ja imam psa.
I have a dog.
Ti imaš mačku.
You have a cat.
Mi imamo veliku kuću.
We have a big house.
Vi imate dobre pse.
You have good dogs.
Oni imaju malu mačku.
They have a small cat.
Ana ima malu mačku.
Ana has a small cat.
The adjective mali changes its form according to the noun (mačku).
Luka ima psa.
Luka has a dog.
The masculine word pas becomes psa when it's a direct object.
Imamo mali stan u gradu.
We have a small apartment in the city.
Ja imam novi auto.
I have a new car.
Ana ima mačku.
Ana has a cat.
The feminine mačka becomes mačku when used as a direct object.
Imam pitanje, a ti imaš dobar odgovor.
I have a question, and you have a good answer.
On pita koliko minuta imamo.
He asks how many minutes we have.
U ponedjeljak imamo ručak s obitelji.
On Monday we have lunch with the family.
Imam dovoljno vode, ali ti imaš previše kave.
I have enough water, but you have too much coffee.
Nema dovoljno vremena za ručak.
There is not enough time for lunch.
Ako imaš novac, možemo kupiti ručak.
If you have money, we can buy lunch.
Imamo mali problem, ali imamo i plan.
We have a small problem, but we also have a plan.
Bismo li mogli imati drugi plan?
Could we have another plan?
To nije problem; imamo drugi plan.
That is not a problem; we have another plan.
Imamo novac za ručak.
We have money for lunch.
Imamo pet minuta.
We have five minutes.
Vjerojatno ima temperaturu, pa ostaje kod kuće.
She probably has a fever, so she is staying at home.
Imam temperaturu.
I have a fever.
Ovaj tjedan imam težak zadatak.
This week I have a difficult task.
Moja prijateljica danas ima rođendan.
My (female) friend has a birthday today.
Imam dvije stvari za danas.
I have two things for today.
Imam poklon za vas.
I have a gift for you.
U srijedu imamo kratku pauzu zbog projekta.
On Wednesday we have a short break because of the project.
Imate li karticu ili plaćate gotovinom?
Do you have a card or are you paying in cash?
U ruksaku imam šalicu čaja i malu knjigu.
In the backpack I have a cup of tea and a small book.
Skoro smo zaboravili ulaznice, ali sada ih imamo.
We almost forgot the tickets, but now we have them.
Kad budeš imao vremena poslijepodne, dođi pokraj škole.
When you have time in the afternoon, come next to the school. (to a male)
Kad budem imala vremena poslijepodne, nazvat ću vas.
When I have time in the afternoon, I will call you. (female speaker)
Danas nemam ni zadaću ni bilježnicu.
Today I have neither homework nor the notebook.
U učionici uvijek ima netko tko želi postaviti pitanje.
In the classroom there is always someone who wants to ask a question.
Danas u učionici nema nikoga; nitko ne želi raditi.
Today there is nobody in the classroom; no one wants to work.
Za mene svatko ima pravo na svoje mišljenje i na miran razgovor.
For me everyone has the right to their own opinion and to a calm conversation.
On je ovaj tjedan zauzet projektom, ali vikendom ima pravo na odmor.
He is busy with the project this week, but on the weekend he has the right to rest.
Osim te dosadne teme na sastanku, sve je bilo dobro i svi su mogli postaviti pitanja, a poslije smo imali kratak odmor.
Apart from that boring topic at the meeting, everything was good and everyone could ask questions, and afterwards we had a short break.
Svi imaju knjige.
Everyone has books.
Danas imamo kratak odmor poslije sastanka.
Today we have a short break after the meeting.
Da imam više novca, ljeto bih provela na moru.
If I had more money, I would spend the summer at the sea.
Zimi često ima snijega, a nebo je puno oblaka.
In winter there is often snow, and the sky is full of clouds.
Na granici uvijek imamo putovnicu i kartu.
At the border we always have a passport and a ticket.
Hrana u tom restoranu ima dobar miris, ali mi okus juhe danas nije dobar.
The food in that restaurant has a good smell, but the taste of the soup is not good for me today.
Kad sam umorna, hrana nema dobar miris ni dobar okus.
When I am tired, food has neither a good smell nor a good taste.
Imamo naviku da vikendom posebno dugo doručkujemo.
We have a habit of eating breakfast especially long on weekends.
Naša zgrada ima novi lift i stare stepenice.
Our building has a new elevator and old stairs.
Poslije napornog dana na poslu ne volim imati goste u dnevnom boravku.
After a tiring day at work I don’t like to have guests in the living room.
Kad imam goste, uvijek se pitam vole li više meso ili ribu za večeru.
When I have guests, I always ask myself whether they like meat or fish more for dinner.
Moja sestra ima dugu kosu, a ja imam kratku kosu.
My sister has long hair, and I have short hair.
U našem susjedstvu ima stablo koje u proljeće ima bijelo cvijeće, a u jesen zlatno lišće.
In our neighborhood there is a tree that has white flowers in spring and golden leaves in autumn.
Sljedeći tjedan imam važan ispit iz hrvatskog.
Next week I have an important exam in Croatian.
Kad imam previše stresa, ne mogu dobro spavati.
When I have too much stress, I cannot sleep well.
Ako imam lošu ocjenu, osjećam mali stres.
If I have a bad grade, I feel a bit of stress.
Roditelji su ponosni kad brat ima dobru ocjenu.
The parents are proud when my brother has a good grade.
Bila bih ponosna na sebe kad bih imala dobru ocjenu na ispitu.
I would be proud of myself if I had a good grade on the exam. (female speaker)
Njena baka ima mali vrt ispred kuće.
Her grandmother has a small garden in front of the house.
Na tečaju ima i početnika i onih koji već dobro govore, ali svi smo skoro na istoj razini.
In the course there are both beginners and those who already speak well, but we are all almost at the same level.
Kad nemam dovoljno pažnje, moram ponoviti zadatak još jednom.
When I do not have enough attention, I have to repeat the exercise once more.
Učitelj mi je dao savjet da imam više strpljenja sa sobom.
The teacher gave me the advice to have more patience with myself.
Kad bi on imao više strpljenja, ne bi ga toliko smetale male pogreške.
If he had more patience, small mistakes would not bother him so much.
Nakon uspjeha na ispitu, imali smo malo slavlje kod kuće.
After the success in the exam, we had a small celebration at home.
Imamo još vremena.
We still have time.
Imam jedan mali problem.
I have one small problem.
U nedjelju imamo obiteljski ručak.
On Sunday we have a family lunch.
Ujak je pametan i uvijek ima dobar razlog za svoje savjete.
My uncle is smart and always has a good reason for his advice.
Ona se ne slaže i kaže da često razmišlja o tome, jer ima svoj razlog.
She does not agree and says that she often thinks about it, because she has her own reason.
Razmišljajući o ispitu, vidim da uopće nema razloga za veliki stres.
Thinking about the exam, I see that there is really no reason for big stress at all.
Kada imam vremena, čitam knjigu u parku.
When I have time, I read a book in the park.
Večeras nemamo struje u kući.
Tonight we don't have electricity in the house.
Pošta je malo dalje u istoj ulici, ali u pošti obično nema velikog reda.
The post office is a bit further on the same street, but in the post office there is usually no big line.
Kad idem u poštu, uvijek provjerim imam li novčanik u torbi.
When I go to the post office, I always check whether I have my wallet in the bag.
Jučer smo imali dugu vožnju autobusom do sela.
Yesterday we had a long ride by bus to the village.
Imam poziv na obiteljsko slavlje.
I have an invitation to a family celebration.
Imamo deset minuta.
We have ten minutes.
Na konferenciji imamo susret s novim šefom i kratko predavanje.
At the conference we have a meeting with the new boss and a short lecture.
Sljedeći tjedan imamo posjet zubaru, pa djeca četkaju zube malo duže nego inače.
Next week we have a visit to the dentist, so the children brush their teeth a bit longer than usual.
Studentica večeras ponavlja povijest i književnost, jer sutra ima ispit.
The female student is revising history and literature tonight because tomorrow she has an exam.
Studenti uživaju kad nakon ispita imaju cijeli dan bez obaveza.
Students enjoy it when after an exam they have a whole day without obligations.
U menzi na fakultetu danas imamo rižu, tjesteninu i salatu.
In the cafeteria at the university today we have rice, pasta, and salad.
Šetalište je mirno kad nema puno ljudi i svi tiho razgovaraju.
The promenade is calm when there are not many people and everyone talks quietly.
Imam novu aplikaciju za učenje jezika i svaki dan je otvaram na mobitelu.
I have a new app for language learning and every day I open it on my phone.
Danas imam puno obaveza.
Today I have many obligations.
Svaka životinja ima ime, a volonterka piše njihova imena na papirnate kartice.
Every animal has a name, and the female volunteer writes their names on paper cards.
Imamo plan za vikend.
We have a plan for the weekend.
Imamo još jedan zadatak.
We have one more task.
U subotu na fakultetu imamo izlet u susjednu zemlju.
On Saturday at the university we have a trip to a neighboring country.
Njegova prijateljica nije ljuta; zahvalna je što uopće ima izlet.
His (female) friend is not angry; she is grateful that there is a trip at all.
Kad imam novi recept, spremam ga u bilježnicu kako bih ga kasnije lakše našao.
When I have a new recipe, I put it in my notebook so that I can find it more easily later.
U ruksaku uvijek imam mali rječnik kako bih brzo našao prijevod nepoznate riječi.
In my backpack I always have a small dictionary so that I can quickly find the translation of an unknown word.
Ipak sam zahvalna što imam posao i vrijeme za izlete.
Still, I am grateful that I have a job and time for trips.
Sinoć sam se odmorila ranije da bih danas imala više energije za trening.
Last night I rested earlier so that today I would have more energy for training.
Ovaj vikend imamo mali turnir u košarci i odbojci.
This weekend we have a small tournament in basketball and volleyball.
Kad navijači i navijačice pjevaju, naše raspoloženje raste i imamo još više energije.
When the fans sing, our mood rises and we have even more energy.
Dok god se barem malo odmorimo poslije posla, imamo dovoljno energije za večernji trening.
As long as we rest at least a little after work, we have enough energy for evening training.
Treniramo svaki dan da bismo na turniru imali veću šansu za pobjedu.
We train every day so that at the tournament we have a better chance of winning.
Mislim da imamo dobru šansu za uspjeh.
I think that we have a good chance for success.
Moja sestra ima sina i kćer.
My sister has a son and a daughter.
Svako dijete u razredu ima svoju bilježnicu.
Every child in the class has their own notebook.
U školskoj menzi često imaju jaja i šunku za doručak.
In the school cafeteria they often have eggs and ham for breakfast.
Kad imam alergiju, često kihnem i dobijem lagan kašalj.
When I have an allergy, I often sneeze and get a light cough.
Kad imam jak kašalj, ostajem u krevetu i budan slušam tihi zvuk kiše.
When I have a strong cough, I stay in bed and awake I listen to the quiet sound of the rain.
Danas imam lagan zadatak.
Today I have an easy task.
Ljeti su turisti svugdje, ali zimi ih skoro nigdje nema.
In summer tourists are everywhere, but in winter there are almost none anywhere.
Kad imamo mali budžet, tražimo oglas za besplatan događaj u gradu.
When we have a small budget, we look for an ad for a free event in the city.
U našem dvorištu svake jeseni imamo mali festival.
In our yard every autumn we have a small festival.
Imam priliku prihvatiti novu ponudu za posao.
I have the opportunity to accept a new job offer.
Još se nije prijavila na tečaj, iako ima dobru priliku.
She still has not registered for the course, although she has a good opportunity.
Učitelj ponosno kaže da svaki učenik napreduje, a svaka učenica ima svoj stil.
The teacher proudly says that every male pupil is making progress, and every female pupil has her own style.
Prošli tjedan imali smo ispit iz hrvatskog.
Last week we had an exam in Croatian.
U pravilu vikendom ne radimo, ali ovaj put imamo težak zadatak.
As a rule we do not work on weekends, but this time we have a difficult task.
Primijetila sam da svaka učiteljica ima svoj stil objašnjavanja gramatike.
I (female) have noticed that every teacher (female) has her own style of explaining grammar.
Učiteljica objašnjava da svaka vrsta rečenice ima svoja pravila pravopisa.
The teacher (female) explains that each type of sentence has its own spelling rules.
Ne znam koliko vremena imamo.
I don’t know how much time we have.
U našoj udruzi imamo radionicu hrvatskog jezika za nove članove i članice.
In our association we have a Croatian language workshop for new male and female members.
Na kraju dana shvaćamo da svaki brak ima i tugu i ponos, ali da je zajednički trud važniji nego što smo mislili.
At the end of the day we realize that every marriage has both sadness and pride, but that joint effort is more important than we thought.
Imamo zajednički plan za vikend.
We have a joint plan for the weekend.
Njegove čarape imaju mrlju koju ne mogu oprati bez dobrog deterdženta.
His socks have a stain that I can’t wash out without good detergent.
U petak imam rok da pošaljem životopis novom poslodavcu.
On Friday I have a deadline to send my CV to the new employer.
Ako ne stignemo završiti projekt do roka, cijeli odjel će imati dodatni sastanak.
If we don’t manage to finish the project by the deadline, the whole department will have an extra meeting.
Učiteljica kaže da nema smisla raditi usporedbe, jer svatko uči svojom brzinom i ima svoju nadu.
The teacher says that it makes no sense to make comparisons, because everyone learns at their own speed and has their own hope.
Vikendom ponekad imamo dodatni trening u dvorani.
On weekends we sometimes have an extra training session in the hall.
Učenica pita može li bilo tko bilo gdje učiti hrvatski ako ima dobru knjigu i malo tišine.
A female pupil asks whether anyone can study Croatian anywhere if they have a good book and a bit of silence.
Imam tri knjige.
I have three books.
Imamo još vremena za kavu.
We still have time for coffee.
Na mreži imam nekoliko pratitelja koji vole moje fotografije.
On the internet I have several followers who like my photos.
Njena sestra ima više pratiteljica jer piše blog o hrvatskoj državi i politici.
Her sister has more female followers because she writes a blog about the Croatian state and politics.
Danas imamo samo pola sata za hrvatski.
Today we have only half an hour for Croatian.
Da imam veću plaću, priuštio bih si putovanje metrom kroz sve dijelove grada.
If I had a higher salary, I would treat myself to a trip by metro through all parts of the city.
Njena baka kaže da se u djetinjstvu nikad nije osjećala usamljeno, jer je uvijek imala društvo u dvorištu.
Her grandmother says that in her childhood she never felt lonely, because she always had company in the yard.
Danas imam težak dan.
Today I am having a hard day.
Ako budem imala problem s dostavom, zvat ću ih odmah.
If I have a problem with the delivery, I will call them immediately.
U torbici mi je ostala još jedna novčanica, ali nemam dovoljno sitnog kusura.
I still have one more banknote in my purse, but I don’t have enough small change.
Imamo dvadeset minuta.
We have twenty minutes.
Nemam sitan kusur za kavu.
I don’t have small change for coffee.
Danas imam termin kod frizerke u četiri.
Today I have an appointment with the hairdresser at four.
Imam dvije nove fotografije frizure; pokazat ću ti ih poslije šišanja.
I have two new photos of a hairstyle; I’ll show them to you after the haircut.
U drogeriji sam jučer vidjela dobar šampon, ali nisam imala vremena kupiti ga.
Yesterday I saw a good shampoo in the drugstore, but I didn’t have time to buy it.
Usput mi kupi dvije naranče, jer danas nemamo nijednu u hladnjaku.
On the way, buy me two oranges, because today we don’t have any in the fridge.
Imamo četiri minute.
We have four minutes.
Ta vrata u hodniku također škrpe, ali sada nemamo vremena za novi popravak.
That door in the hallway also squeaks, but now we don’t have time for a new repair.
Imam maramicu u torbici.
I have a tissue in my purse.
Imamo još jednu litru vode u hladnjaku.
We still have one more liter of water in the fridge.
U ponedjeljak ujutro imam sastanak u uredu.
On Monday morning I have a meeting in the office.
Nemam vremena, zato ne dolazim večeras.
I don’t have time, so I’m not coming tonight.
Imam rezervni punjač u ruksaku.
I have a spare charger in my backpack.
Ako bude gužva u centru, imamo rezervni plan.
If it’s crowded in the center, we have a backup plan.
Nemam sitan kusur, pa ću platiti karticom.
I don’t have small change, so I will pay by card.
U torbi imam uplatnicu, ali nemam olovku, pa je posuđujem od službenice.
I have the payment slip in my bag, but I don’t have a pen, so I borrow one from the clerk.
Nemam kopiju, pa idem u fotokopirnicu pokraj trga da fotokopiram dokumente.
I don’t have a copy, so I go to the copy shop next to the square to photocopy the documents.
Za državljanstvo traže još jedan dokument, ali ja ga danas nemam sa sobom.
For citizenship they ask for one more document, but I don’t have it with me today.
Danas odmah plaćam pristojbu i čuvam uplatnicu, da imam dokaz.
Today I pay the fee right away and keep the payment slip so that I have proof.
Kad bi barem svi imali potpunu dokumentaciju, službenice ne bi morale odbiti toliko zahtjeva.
If only everyone had complete documentation, clerks wouldn’t have to reject so many requests.
Ovaj problem je velik, ali imamo plan.
This problem is big, but we have a plan.
Dobro je da imamo rezervni ključ u torbi.
It is good that we have a spare key in the bag.
Nemam četkicu za zube, zato idem u drogeriju.
I don’t have a toothbrush, so I’m going to the drugstore.
Da barem imam više vremena, ne bih morao učiti hrvatski cijelu noć.
If only I had more time, I wouldn’t have to study Croatian all night.
Prije puta uvijek provjerim imam li dovoljno goriva u rezervoaru.
Before a trip I always check whether I have enough fuel in the tank.
Kad budemo imali više vremena, ići ćemo u galeriju i poslije na kavu pokraj rijeke.
When we have more time, we will go to the gallery and afterwards for coffee by the river.
Kad budemo imali više vremena, pogledat ćemo novu izložbu u galeriji.
When we have more time, we will look at the new exhibition in the gallery.
Kad budemo imali više vremena, ponovit ćemo još jednom ovaj težak zadatak.
When we have more time, we will repeat this difficult task once again.
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