Usages of mali
Mačka je mala.
The cat is small.
Mačka is feminine, therefore mali becomes mala.
Oni imaju malu mačku.
They have a small cat.
Pas nije mali.
The dog is not small.
Mala mačka pije mlijeko.
The small cat drinks milk.
Ana ima malu mačku.
Ana has a small cat.
The adjective mali changes its form according to the noun (mačku).
Imamo mali stan u gradu.
We have a small apartment in the city.
Imamo mali problem, ali imamo i plan.
We have a small problem, but we also have a plan.
Soba je nova, a kuhinja je mala.
The room is new, and the kitchen is small.
Mali poklon je dobra ideja.
A small gift is a good idea.
U ruksaku imam šalicu čaja i malu knjigu.
In the backpack I have a cup of tea and a small book.
Osim muzeja, u našem gradu na trgu su i dva mala kazališta.
Besides the museum, in our city there are also two small theatres on the square.
Za ljeto smo već napravili rezervaciju u malom hotelu.
For the summer we have already made a reservation in a small hotel.
Upoznat ćemo se na maloj zabavi u njihovom stanu.
We will meet at a small party in their apartment.
Tramvaj je jutros bio bučan, ali sada su kafić i mali bar mirni.
The tram was noisy this morning, but now the cafe and the small bar are quiet.
Za sljedeće putovanje uzet ću samo malu torbu.
For the next trip I will take only a small bag.
Kad ne mogu zaspati, sanjam o dugom putovanju preko mora do malog otoka.
When I can't fall asleep, I dream about a long trip across the sea to a small island.
Ako imam lošu ocjenu, osjećam mali stres.
If I have a bad grade, I feel a bit of stress.
Njena baka ima mali vrt ispred kuće.
Her grandmother has a small garden in front of the house.
Njegova kamera je mala, ali snima stvarno dobre fotografije.
His camera is small, but it records really good photographs.
U džep jakne uvijek stavim mali šal kad je vjetar hladan.
In the pocket of my jacket I always put a small scarf when the wind is cold.
U susjednoj ulici je malo slavlje, i cijela ulica miriše na kolače.
In the neighboring street there is a small celebration, and the whole street smells like cakes.
Za njen novi posao pripremamo malo iznenađenje i obiteljsko slavlje.
For her new job we are preparing a small surprise and a family celebration.
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.
Imam jedan mali problem.
I have one small problem.
Ona ne voli lagati i svaku malu laž brzo zaboravi.
She does not like to lie and quickly forgets every little lie.
Djeca uče da je bolje reći istinu nego malu laž i da je uvijek loše lagati.
Children learn that it is better to tell the truth than a small lie and that it is always bad to lie.
On ne voli parkirati auto na ulici, pa ga stavlja u malu garažu.
He does not like to park the car on the street, so he puts it in the small garage.
Iznajmili smo stan od starijeg vlasnika koji traži malu stanarinu.
We rented an apartment from an older owner who asks for a small rent.
Iza pekare je mala knjižara u kojoj tražim nove knjige.
Behind the bakery there is a small bookstore in which I look for new books.
Naš novi stanar misli da je glazba previše glasna, iako je to samo mali dio večeri.
Our new tenant thinks that the music is too loud, although that is only a small part of the evening.
Želim dobiti mali poklon.
I want to get a small gift.
Večernji susret poslije konferencije bit će u malom baru pokraj hotela.
The evening meeting after the conference will be in a small bar next to the hotel.
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.
Ovaj vikend imamo mali turnir u košarci i odbojci.
This weekend we have a small tournament in basketball and volleyball.
Nakon poraza raspoloženje u ekipi je tiše, ali dobar rezultat i mala pobjeda brzo nas razvesele.
After a defeat the mood in the team is quieter, but a good result and a small victory quickly cheer us up.
Mala svakodnevna sreća je šetnja u parku poslije posla.
A small everyday happiness is a walk in the park after work.
Ne želim biti previše zabrinut zbog malih problema.
I don’t want to be too worried about small problems.
Kupila sam mali poklon tebi, a ne sebi.
I bought a small gift for you, and not for myself. (female speaker)
Te male rečenice mi pomažu pamtiti gdje raste koja biljka u šumi.
Those small sentences help me remember where each plant grows in the forest.
Oko dvorišta je mala ograda, pa je pas siguran.
Around the yard there is a small fence, so the dog is safe.
Na ogradu stavljamo mali plakat za naš mali festival.
We put a small poster on the fence for our little festival.
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.
Planiramo putovanje, ali budžet nam je mali, pogotovo zbog hotela.
We are planning a trip, but our budget is small, especially because of the hotel.
U prijestolnici je promet veći nego u malom gradu.
In the capital the traffic is heavier than in a small city.
U našem dvorištu svake jeseni imamo mali festival.
In our yard every autumn we have a small festival.
Turisti kažu da je naš mali festival ne samo zabavan, nego i važan za život u susjedstvu.
Tourists say that our little festival is not only fun, but also important for life in the neighborhood.
Kultura našeg grada nije samo u muzeju, nego i u malim festivalima u dvorištima.
The culture of our city is not only in the museum, but also in small festivals in courtyards.
Zbog malih stvari još više cijenim naše prijateljstvo.
Because of small things I appreciate our friendship even more.
Profesorica cijeni kada u objašnjenju zadatka spomenemo i male detalje.
The professor (female) appreciates it when we mention even small details in the explanation of a task.
U obitelji se ponekad dogodi mala svađa za stolom.
In the family a small argument sometimes happens at the table.
Na stolu u uredu su tipkovnica, miš i mala biljka.
On the desk in the office there are a keyboard, a mouse and a small plant.
U pravilu djeca ne smiju vikati u dvorani, ali mala beba je iznimka.
As a rule children may not shout in the hall, but a small baby is an exception.
Kad vidim malu razliku u svom izgovoru, osjećam da napredujem, koliko god korak bio malen.
When I see a small difference in my pronunciation, I feel that I am making progress, however small the step is.
Kad je plaća mala, svaki dodatni trošak nas brine.
When the salary is small, every additional expense worries us.
Smještaj koji smo rezervirali bio je bolji nego što smo očekivali za taj mali budžet.
The accommodation that we reserved was better than we expected for that small budget.
Kad ne razumijem sugovornika, osjetim malu tugu, ali taj osjećaj brzo prođe.
When I do not understand the person I am talking with, I feel a little sadness, but that feeling passes quickly.
Učenje jezika nikad nije savršeno, ali svaki mali pokušaj utječe na naš napredak i daje nam razlog za ponos.
Learning a language is never perfect, but every small attempt affects our progress and gives us a reason for pride.
U laboratoriju rade pokus, mali eksperiment s vodom i svjetlom.
In the laboratory they are doing a trial, a small experiment with water and light.
Njihovo malo otkriće je da se voda drukčije ponaša na svjetlu nego u sjeni.
Their small discovery is that water behaves differently in the light than in the shadow.
Ipak vjeruje da će uz uporan rad njegovo malo otkriće biti da govori tečno kao izvorni govornik.
He still believes that with persistent work his small discovery will be that he speaks fluently like a native speaker.
Koliko god je svemir velik, svaki mali korak u učenju jezika čini našu malu galaksiju još toplijom.
However big space is, every small step in learning the language makes our little galaxy even warmer.
U našoj ulici je mala crkva u kojoj za svaki blagdan pjevaju djeca iz susjedstva.
In our street there is a small church in which for every holiday children from the neighborhood sing.
Ponekad nastane mali konflikt u grupi, ali ga riješimo mirnim razgovorom.
Sometimes a small conflict arises in the group, but we solve it with a calm conversation.
U ladici u hodniku držim malu kutiju u kojoj su svi moji ključevi.
In the drawer in the hallway I keep a small box in which all my keys are.
Koliko god je hrvatski ponekad težak, svaki mali korak mi daje novo društvo, nove šale i nove prilike da ostanem motiviran.
However difficult Croatian is sometimes, every small step gives me new company, new jokes and new opportunities to stay motivated.
Večeras si možemo priuštiti mali desert u kafiću.
Tonight we can afford a small dessert in the cafe.
Danas radim mali popravak u kuhinji, jer se ladica opet teško otvara.
Today I’m doing a small repair in the kitchen, because the drawer is hard to open again.
Za taj popravak trebam alat: odvijač i mali čekić.
For that repair I need tools: a screwdriver and a small hammer.
Nakon večere jedemo samo mali komad torte.
After dinner we eat only a small piece of cake.
Na stropu u kupaonici vidim malu mrlju od vode.
On the ceiling in the bathroom I see a small water stain.
Kad je platno previše malo, slikarica ne može slikati cijeli grad na njemu.
When the canvas is too small, the painter cannot paint the whole city on it.
Jutros sam pao na klizavom pločniku i sada imam malu ozljedu na koljenu.
This morning I fell on a slippery sidewalk and now I have a small injury on my knee.
Na koljenu imam malu ranu, pa mi je doktorica stavila flaster.
I have a small wound on my knee, so the doctor put a band-aid on it for me.
Na prstu imam mali flaster.
I have a small band-aid on my finger.
To je bio samo mali nesporazum.
That was only a small misunderstanding.
Jutros sam na kolodvor stigla s malim koferom, ali mi je prtljaga ipak bila preteška.
This morning I arrived at the station with a small suitcase, but my luggage was still too heavy.
Ako nam pošiljku pošalju tek sutra, nosit ćemo samo malu prtljagu.
If they send the shipment only tomorrow, we will carry only small luggage.
Ovaj kofer je pretežak, pa ću nositi samo malu torbu.
This suitcase is too heavy, so I will carry only a small bag.
Ovaj stol je prevelik za malu kuhinju.
This table is too big for the small kitchen.
Ovaj mali stan nam je dovoljan.
This small apartment is enough for us.
Treba mi šiljilo, jer je olovka opet tupa, a gumica je već mala.
I need a sharpener because the pencil is dull again, and the eraser is already small.
U prosincu slavimo s obitelji, a u studenome obično već tražimo male poklone.
In December we celebrate with family, and in November we usually already look for small gifts.
Moja sestra stavlja breskve u malu vrećicu, a ja nosim drugu vrećicu za kruh.
My sister is putting peaches into a small bag, and I am carrying another bag for bread.
U toj maloj vrećici nisu samo breskve nego i dvije paprike za salatu.
In that small bag there are not only peaches but also two peppers for the salad.
Kad stavimo sve na pult, blagajnica će nam dati račun i malu vrećicu za novčiće.
When we put everything on the counter, the cashier will give us the receipt and a small bag for coins.
Na gornjoj polici je mala kutija.
There is a small box on the top shelf.
Džem je u maloj staklenci na polici.
The jam is in a small jar on the shelf.
Na stolu je mala zdjelica za med, a pokraj nje je i salveta.
There is a small bowl for honey on the table, and next to it there is also a napkin.
Jabuku sam ti već ogulila, pa je samo nareži na male komade.
I already peeled the apple for you, so just cut it into small pieces.
Salveta je u malom ormariću iznad sudopera.
The napkin is in the small cabinet above the sink.
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