Usages of ali
Njihov auto je star, ali dobar.
Their car is old but good.
Stan je moj, ali auto je tvoj.
The apartment is mine, but the car is yours.
Moram raditi večeras, ali mogu gledati film sutra.
I have to work tonight, but I can watch a movie tomorrow.
Sunce je lijepo iznad grada, ali kiša nam ponekad treba.
The sun is beautiful above the city, but we sometimes need rain.
On često radi kasno, ali njegov posao je gotov prije ponoći, jer mu je važan.
He often works late, but his work is finished before midnight because it is important to him.
Ana želi hodati kroz park, ali Luka želi voziti do grada.
Ana wants to walk through the park, but Luka wants to drive to the city.
On rijetko doručkuje u restoranu, ali njegova majka uvijek tamo večera.
He rarely has breakfast in the restaurant, but his mother always has dinner there.
Imam dovoljno vode, ali ti imaš previše kave.
I have enough water, but you have too much coffee.
Autobus je brži, ali auto je manji.
The bus is faster, but the car is smaller.
Imamo mali problem, ali imamo i plan.
We have a small problem, but we also have a plan.
Kupaonica je čista, ali ključ je kod kuće.
The bathroom is clean, but the key is at home.
Ona je gladna, ali misli da ćemo jesti kasnije.
She is hungry, but she thinks we will eat later.
Njena temperatura nije visoka, ali pije lijek.
Her temperature is not high, but she is taking medicine.
Ona vježba glasno, ali ja radije vježbam tiho.
She practices loudly, but I would rather practice quietly.
Obično pijemo vodu ujutro, ali vikendom pijemo i sok.
We usually drink water in the morning, but on weekends we also drink juice.
Ovaj desert je jeftin, ali onaj desert je skup.
This dessert is cheap, but that dessert is expensive.
Ulaznice su skupe danas, ali jeftine sutra.
Tickets are expensive today, but cheap tomorrow.
Vikend je kratak, ali obično radimo manje.
The weekend is short, but we usually work less.
Pećnica je topla, ali posuđe je već oprano.
The oven is warm, but the dishes are already washed.
Zrak u sobi je topao, ali voda je skoro hladna.
The air in the room is warm, but the water is almost cold.
Skoro smo zaboravili ulaznice, ali sada ih imamo.
We almost forgot the tickets, but now we have them.
Njena priča o rijeci je kratka, ali on priča dužu priču.
Her story about the river is short, but he tells a longer story.
Volimo tortu, ali je ne jedemo svaku večer.
We like cake, but we don’t eat it every evening.
Jučer sam bila tužna, ali danas sam sretna.
Yesterday I was sad, but today I am happy.
Vikendom se odmaram, ali danas sam zauzet na poslu.
On weekends I rest, but today I am busy at work.
Tema sastanka danas je zanimljiva, ali je zadatak težak.
The topic of the meeting today is interesting, but the task is difficult.
Taj film je dosadan, ali je razgovor poslije filma bio zanimljiv.
That movie is boring, but the conversation after the movie was interesting.
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.
Jučer smo se dogovorili s njom, ali je netko zaboravio reći vrijeme.
Yesterday we made an arrangement with her, but someone forgot to say the time.
Nitko od nas ne voli dosadne filmove, ali svatko voli zanimljive priče.
None of us likes boring movies, but everyone likes interesting stories.
Zimi ne plivam u moru, ali bih plivala da je voda toplija.
In winter I do not swim in the sea, but I would swim if the water were warmer.
Preko dana rijetko gledam televiziju, ali navečer gledam vijesti na Internetu.
During the day I rarely watch television, but in the evening I watch the news on the Internet.
Na poslu često koristim Internet, ali kod kuće radije čitam knjige.
At work I often use the Internet, but at home I prefer to read books.
Danas pada kiša, ali ne nosim kišobran.
Today it is raining, but I am not carrying an umbrella.
Njegov glas je miran, ali njena pjesma je brza.
His voice is calm, but her song is fast.
On kaže da mu je sladoled najbolji desert, ali ja posebno volim povrće za večeru.
He says that ice cream is the best dessert for him, but I especially like vegetables for dinner.
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.
On želi raditi kao glumac, ali ona radije pjeva.
He wants to work as an actor, but she prefers to sing.
On traži svoje sunčane naočale po sobi, ali su cijelo vrijeme na stolu.
He is looking for his sunglasses around the room, but they are on the table the whole time.
Njen posao je ponekad naporan, ali je ona ljubazna prema svakom gostu.
Her job is sometimes tiring, but she is kind to every guest.
Jučer se pokvario lift, ali su ga brzo popravili.
Yesterday the elevator broke, but they fixed it quickly.
Ove cipele su udobne, ali jakna nije udobna.
These shoes are comfortable, but the jacket is not comfortable.
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.
Na planini je zrak hladan, ali pogled na more s otoka je topao u srcu.
In the mountains the air is cold, but the view of the sea from the island is warm in the heart.
U proljeće često pada kiša, ali zrak je svjež i ulica je puna cvijeća.
In spring it often rains, but the air is fresh and the street is full of flowers.
Ovaj glumac je smiješan, ali njegova ozbiljna sestra ne voli smiješne filmove.
This actor is funny, but his serious sister doesn't like funny movies.
Na sastanku je tema bila ozbiljna, ali je netko ispričao smiješnu priču.
At the meeting the topic was serious, but someone told a funny story.
Ona se ponekad smije sama sebi jer sanja čudne, ali smiješne snove.
She sometimes laughs at herself because she dreams strange but funny dreams.
Danas sam umornija nego jučer, ali mi je srce mirno i puna sam radosti.
Today I am more tired than yesterday, but my heart is calm and I am full of joy.
Te cipele nisu udobne, zato na putovanje uzimam stare, ali udobne tenisice.
Those shoes are not comfortable, so for the trip I am taking old but comfortable sneakers.
Čudan mi je taj san, ali mi ponekad pomaže da zaspim.
That dream is strange to me, but sometimes it helps me fall asleep.
Njegova kamera je mala, ali snima stvarno dobre fotografije.
His camera is small, but it records really good photographs.
Taj film nije loš, ali knjiga je bolja.
That movie is not bad, but the book is better.
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.
Napredujem polako, ali vidim da uz strpljenje mogu puno naučiti.
I am making progress slowly, but I see that with patience I can learn a lot.
Još sam početnik, ali napredujem polako.
I am still a beginner, but I am making progress slowly.
Budilica zvoni rano, ali moj lijeni brat još spava.
The alarm clock rings early, but my lazy brother is still sleeping.
Moja teta ponekad kasni, ali je inače vrlo uredna.
My aunt is sometimes late, but otherwise she is very tidy.
Moj rođak je neuredan, ali je rođakinja jako uredna.
My cousin (male) is messy, but my cousin (female) is very tidy.
U obitelji uglavnom razgovaramo ozbiljno, ali ponekad volimo dobru šalu i opušten dogovor.
In the family we mostly talk seriously, but sometimes we like a good joke and a relaxed agreement.
On misli da je jako pametan, ali ponekad kaže glupu stvar.
He thinks he is very smart, but sometimes he says a stupid thing.
Slažem se da si vrijedna, ali mislim da bi trebala manje raditi navečer.
I agree that you are hardworking, but I think you should work less in the evening.
Teta misli da smo malo neuredni, ali da smo inače dobra djeca.
My aunt thinks that we are a bit messy, but that we are otherwise good children.
Naša ulica je uska, ali most preko rijeke je širok.
Our street is narrow, but the bridge over the river is wide.
Ova knjiga je debela, ali je papir u njoj vrlo tanak.
This book is thick, but the paper in it is very thin.
Jednom sam zaboravio zaključati garažu, ali je susjeda kasnije otključala i provjerila.
Once I forgot to lock the garage, but the neighbor (female) later unlocked it and checked.
Ugovor je već napisan, ali želim napisati i svoje bilješke uz njega.
The contract is already written, but I also want to write my own notes next to it.
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.
Zimi su mi važne tople rukavice, ali šešir tada skoro nikad ne nosim.
In winter warm gloves are important to me, but I almost never wear a hat then.
Ta igra je bila smiješna, ali je dio ekipe brzo postao umoran.
That game was funny, but part of the group quickly became tired.
Poštar svaki dan zvoni na vrata, ali danas se još nije pojavio.
The postman rings at the door every day, but today he still hasn’t shown up.
Doktorica kaže da moj trbuh izgleda zdravo, ali da trebam više vježbati.
The (female) doctor says that my stomach looks healthy, but that I need to exercise more.
Naslov članka je kratak, ali priča o siromašnoj djevojci je duga.
The title of the article is short, but the story about the poor girl is long.
Njegov ujak nije bogat, ali je zadovoljan svojim životom.
His uncle is not rich, but he is satisfied with his life.
Lozinka za moj profil je duga, ali sigurna.
The password for my profile is long, but secure.
Stadion je blizu parka, ali autobus do stadiona često kasni.
The stadium is near the park, but the bus to the stadium is often late.
Matematika je teška, ali zanimljiva.
Mathematics is hard but interesting.
Ta zemlja nije udaljena, ali put traje dugo.
That country is not far away, but the journey takes a long time.
U stvarnosti je naša zemlja još uvijek lijepa, ali ovisi o našim odlukama.
In reality our country is still beautiful, but it depends on our decisions.
Put do jezera je dug, ali lijep.
The way to the lake is long but beautiful.
Ovaj meni je kratak, ali dobar.
This menu is short but good.
Ovaj zadatak je teži, ali ga razumijem.
This task is harder, but I understand it.
Umoran sam, ali ipak učim hrvatski navečer.
I am tired, but I still study Croatian in the evening.
Trener kaže da rezultat nije najvažniji, ali svi volimo pobjedu više nego poraz.
The coach says that the result is not the most important, but we all like victory more than defeat.
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.
Nekad je dvorana poluprazna, ali barem jedan navijač ili navijačica uvijek donese dobru energiju i bolje raspoloženje.
Sometimes the hall is half empty, but at least one male or female fan always brings good energy and a better mood.
Naš protivnik je večeras jak, ali se ne bojimo poraza.
Our opponent is strong tonight, but we are not afraid of defeat.
Publika je glasna, ali je trener miran.
The audience is loud, but the coach is calm.
Roditelji se često brinu za svoju djecu, ali znaju da moraju biti hrabri.
Parents often worry about their children, but they know they must be brave.
Na koncertu želim probati pjevati s glazbenicima, ali sam još stidljiv.
At the concert I want to try singing with the musicians, but I am still shy.
Liječnica kaže da moja alergija nije opasna, ali da ne smijem ignorirati kašalj i kihanje.
The doctor says that my allergy is not dangerous, but that I must not ignore the cough and sneezing.
Moja kćer se boji grmljavine, ali zna da će oluja brzo proći.
My daughter is afraid of thunder, but she knows that the storm will pass quickly.
Upisao sam u kalendar izlet na jezero na sjeveru, ali oluja je promijenila plan.
I wrote a trip to the lake in the north into the calendar, but the storm changed the plan.
Danas izgledam umoran, ali sam sretan.
Today I look tired, but I am happy.
Ljeti su turisti svugdje, ali zimi ih skoro nigdje nema.
In summer tourists are everywhere, but in winter there are almost none anywhere.
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.
Volim poeziju, ali ovaj put biram roman na hrvatskom.
I like poetry, but this time I am choosing a novel in Croatian.
Internet može biti koristan, ali i štetan ako provodimo preveliku količinu vremena pred ekranom.
The internet can be useful, but also harmful if we spend too large an amount of time in front of the screen.
Njegova koncentracija je večeras slabija, ali trener je strpljiv i objašnjava vježbe polako.
His concentration is weaker tonight, but the coach is patient and explains the exercises slowly.
Za nju je ovaj zadatak kompliciran, ali učitelj joj strpljivo pomaže.
For her this task is complicated, but the teacher patiently helps her.
Sadržaj ovog romana je jednostavan, ali emocije su duboke.
The content of this novel is simple, but the emotions are deep.
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.
Televizor je star, ali dobar.
The television is old but good.
Njen stil je drukčiji, ali mi se sviđa.
Her style is different, but I like it.
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.
Nisam sigurna je li moj naglasak prirodan, ali ljudi me razumiju.
I (female) am not sure whether my accent is natural, but people understand me.
Gramatika se čini teška, ali korak po korak postaje jasnija.
Grammar seems hard, but step by step it becomes clearer.
On govori tečno, ali još ne piše pravilno sve riječi.
He speaks fluently, but he still does not write all the words correctly.
Sve rečenice na početku nemaju smisla, ali nakon nekoliko dana vježbe postaje lakše.
All the sentences at the beginning do not make sense, but after a few days of practice it becomes easier.
Na početku mi hrvatski nije imao puno smisla, ali sada vidim jasniju sliku.
At the beginning Croatian did not make much sense to me, but now I see a clearer picture.
Ta scena mi nema smisla, ali je smiješna, pa je lako zapamtiti razgovor.
That scene does not make sense to me, but it is funny, so it is easy to remember the conversation.
Ponašaš se kao da je svaka pogreška velik problem, ali učenje jezika ne ide na taj način.
You behave as if every mistake were a big problem, but language learning does not work that way.
Moj partner i ja živimo zajedno, ali naš odnos još nije savršen i još nismo u braku.
My partner and I live together, but our relationship is not perfect yet and we are not married yet.
U braku postoji i tuga i ponos, ali važno je da razgovaramo o osjećajima.
In marriage there is both sadness and pride, but it is important that we talk about feelings.
Osjećam tugu kad se posvađamo, ali i ponos kad zajedno riješimo problem.
I feel sadness when we quarrel, but also pride when we solve a problem together.
Najveći trošak svaki mjesec je stanarina, ali i hrana nije jeftina.
The biggest expense every month is the rent, but food is not cheap either.
Prvi pokušaj da govorim samo hrvatski cijeli dan bio je težak, ali zanimljiv.
The first attempt to speak only Croatian all day was hard but interesting.
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.
Na putovanju često dijelim smještaj s partnerom, ali ponekad i s partnericom iz udruge.
On trips I often share accommodation with a (male) partner, but sometimes also with a (female) partner from the association.
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.
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.
Brat i sestra su se jučer posvađali, ali su se danas pomirili.
The brother and sister had an argument yesterday, but they made up today.
Perilica je jučer stala usred pranja, ali ju je majstor danas popravio.
The washing machine stopped in the middle of washing yesterday, but the repairman fixed it today.
Jučer sam već bio poslao životopis, ali sam ga morao promijeniti prije roka.
Yesterday I had already sent the CV, but I had to change it before the deadline.
Pretplata na taj kanal je besplatna, ali ipak dobivam kvalitetne obavijesti.
The subscription to that channel is free, but I still get quality notifications.
Ponekad mi se čini da u usporedbi s drugima sporije učim, ali ne gubim nadu.
Sometimes it seems to me that, in comparison with others, I learn more slowly, but I don’t lose hope.
Pegla je stara, ali dobra.
The iron is old but good.
Eksperiment je jednostavan, ali im pomaže otkriti zašto se voda brzo zagrije.
The experiment is simple, but it helps them discover why the water heats up quickly.
Naša planeta je lijepa, ali moramo čuvati okoliš.
Our planet is beautiful, but we have to protect the environment.
Za nju je ova uloga najteža, ali i omiljena.
For her this role is the hardest but also the favorite.
On nikad ne viče namjerno, ali ponekad slučajno zvuči preglasno.
He never shouts on purpose, but sometimes he accidentally sounds too loud.
Na probi glumci još ne glume punom snagom, ali redatelj im vjeruje.
At rehearsal the actors are not yet acting with full strength, but the director trusts them.
Metro je brz, ali je gužva velika, pa si radije dopustim dugu šetnju kući.
The metro is fast, but it is very crowded, so I rather allow myself a long walk home.
On zna ispričati dobar vic, ali općenito više volim miran razgovor.
He knows how to tell a good joke, but in general I prefer a calm conversation.
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.
Tava je stara, ali još dobra.
The frying pan is old, but still good.
U kabini mi je pretoplo, ali veličina jakne je dobra.
It’s too warm for me in the fitting room, but the jacket size is good.
Piletina je bolja kad je umak malo ljut, ali ne previše slan.
Chicken is better when the sauce is a bit spicy, but not too salty.
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.
Paket je već poslan, ali još nije stigao.
The package has already been sent, but it still hasn’t arrived.
U hladnjak sam stavila maslac, ali ga ne vidim.
I put butter in the fridge, but I can’t see it.
Trebam novi šampon, ali ga ne mogu naći u kupaonici.
I need new shampoo, but I can’t find it in the bathroom.
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.
Za desert uzimam čokoladu i kekse, ali samo jedan komad čokolade je za mene.
For dessert I’m taking chocolate and cookies, but only one piece of chocolate is for me.
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.
Režem mrkvu za juhu, ali nož je tup.
I am cutting a carrot for soup, but the knife is dull.
Učiteljica kaže da je odgovor ispravan, ali da moramo objasniti zašto.
The teacher says the answer is correct, but that we have to explain why.
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.
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.
Ovaj problem je velik, ali imamo plan.
This problem is big, but we have a plan.
Njezin brat je slikar, ali radije slika portrete nego pejzaže.
Her brother is a painter, but he prefers painting portraits to landscapes.
Ovaj okvir je star, ali lijep, pa ga želim sačuvati za portret moga djeda.
This frame is old but beautiful, so I want to keep it for a portrait of my grandfather.
Boja na zidu nije ista kao boja na platnu, ali obje mi se sviđaju.
The color on the wall is not the same as the color on the canvas, but I like both.
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