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Learn Hardcore Croatian: morati - to have to

Hardcore Croatian
/Lesson 3
/morati

morati

Word

morati

Meaning

to have to

Part of speech

verb

Pronunciation

Course

Hardcore Croatian

Lesson

Usages of morati

Moram raditi večeras, ali mogu gledati film sutra.

I have to work tonight, but I can watch a movie tomorrow.

Ona mora raditi ujutro.

She has to work in the morning.

Moram raditi do ponoći.

I have to work until midnight.

Moram uzimati lijek svaki dan.

I have to take medicine every day.

Moram vratiti knjige sljedeći tjedan.

I have to return the books next week.

U ponedjeljak moram ustati rano.

On Monday I have to get up early.

Subota je dan kad ne moram ulaziti u tramvaj koji je pun ljudi.

Saturday is the day when I don’t have to get into the tram that is full of people.

I moj prijatelj je nervozan kad mora upoznati novu curu.

My friend is also nervous when he has to meet a new girlfriend.

Kad nemam dovoljno pažnje, moram ponoviti zadatak još jednom.

When I do not have enough attention, I have to repeat the exercise once more.

Roditelji su rekli da moram više paziti na vrijeme i ne kasniti na ispit.

The parents said that I have to pay more attention to the time and not be late for the exam.

Na mostu moramo paziti na promet.

On the bridge we have to pay attention to the traffic.

Moramo odlučiti hoćemo li platiti stanarinu gotovinom ili kreditnom karticom.

We have to decide whether we will pay the rent in cash or by credit card.

Prije konferencije moramo napraviti prijavu na mrežu.

Before the conference we have to register on the network.

Moramo napraviti prijavu za tečaj hrvatskog jezika.

We have to register for the Croatian language course.

Na zidu ureda visi velika slika na kojoj piše da moramo čuvati okoliš.

On the office wall there is a big picture on which it says that we must protect the environment.

Večeras moram završiti ovaj težak zadatak.

Tonight I have to finish this difficult task.

Trener nam govori da se barem jedan dan u tjednu moramo potpuno odmoriti.

The coach tells us that at least one day a week we have to rest completely.

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.

Moram priznati da sam večeras umoran.

I have to admit that I am tired tonight.

Prema novom zakonu, plastika se mora bolje reciklirati.

According to the new law, plastic has to be recycled better.

Učionica je bila bučna, pa je učiteljica morala isključiti glazbu na računalu.

The classroom was noisy, so the teacher had to turn off the music on the computer.

U dvorani moramo paziti na djecu.

In the hall we have to watch the children.

Doktor kaže da restoran mora smanjivati količinu soli u jelima.

The doctor says that the restaurant has to reduce the amount of salt in the dishes.

Doktor kaže da moramo smanjiti količinu soli u jelima.

The doctor says that we have to reduce the amount of salt in the dishes.

Na videopozivu svi moraju isključiti mikrofon kad ne govore.

On the video call everyone has to turn off the microphone when they are not speaking.

Prije sastanka moram napuniti laptop.

Before the meeting I have to charge the laptop.

Koliko god je zadatak težak, moramo ići dalje.

However difficult the task is, we must go on.

Moja uporna prijateljica kaže da se moramo ponašati hrabro kad pričamo s nepoznatim ljudima.

My persistent (female) friend says that we have to behave bravely when we talk with strangers.

Nakon sušenja moram peglati košulje starom peglom u sobi.

After drying I have to iron the shirts with an old iron in the room.

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.

Nakon što je perilica bila stala usred pranja, bili smo pomislili da ćemo morati prati rublje ručno cijeli tjedan.

After the washing machine had stopped in the middle of washing, we had thought that we would have to wash the laundry by hand all week.

Naša planeta je lijepa, ali moramo čuvati okoliš.

Our planet is beautiful, but we have to protect the environment.

U obitelji često moramo naći kompromis između odmora i posla.

In the family we often have to find a compromise between rest and work.

Moram skuhati juhu prije sastanka.

I have to cook soup before the meeting.

Moram poslati ručnik natrag, jer je mrlja ostala.

I have to send the towel back, because the stain remained.

Zbog oluje moramo odgoditi izlet na jezero.

Because of the storm, we have to postpone the trip to the lake.

Zbog oluje moramo otkazati izlet na jezero.

Because of the storm we have to cancel the trip to the lake.

Moram naoštriti nož prije večere.

I have to sharpen the knife before dinner.

Prije nego dođu gosti, moramo pospremiti dnevni boravak.

Before the guests come, we have to tidy up the living room.

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.

Moja osobna iskaznica uskoro istječe, pa je moram produžiti.

My ID card expires soon, so I have to renew it.

Kod kuće moram fotokopirati i ugovor o najmu, za svaki slučaj.

At home I also have to photocopy the rental contract, just in case.

Da barem sve mogu riješiti online, ne bih morala dolaziti u općinu svaki put.

If only I could handle everything online, I wouldn’t have to come to the municipality every time.

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.

Moram provjeriti važenje osobne iskaznice prije nego što predam zahtjev.

I have to check the validity of the ID card before I submit the request.

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.

Moj zahtjev je odobren, pa ne moram pisati žalbu.

My request is approved, so I don’t have to write an appeal.

Sutra moram produžiti osobnu iskaznicu u općini.

Tomorrow I have to renew my ID card at the municipality.

Tko god vozi po kiši, mora paziti na kočnice i na mokru ulicu.

Whoever drives in the rain has to pay attention to the brakes and to the wet street.

Moramo sačuvati prirodu za našu djecu.

We must preserve nature for our children.

Moram pregledati dokumentaciju prije nego što predam zahtjev.

I have to review the documentation before I submit the request.

Kad dugo sjedim za računalom, vrat me počne boljeti i moram ustati.

When I sit at the computer for a long time, my neck starts hurting and I have to stand up.

Brat i sestra ne moraju uvijek biti u pravu, ali moraju slušati jedno drugo.

A brother and sister do not always have to be right, but they have to listen to each other.

Sutra moram ustati rano zbog sastanka u uredu.

Tomorrow I have to get up early because of a meeting at the office.

Morali smo presjedati u drugom gradu, pa sam na kiosku kupila razglednicu za baku.

We had to change trains in another city, so I bought a postcard for grandmother at the kiosk.

Ako ima puno prašine, suha krpa nije dovoljna i moramo čistiti pažljivije.

If there is a lot of dust, a dry cloth is not enough and we have to clean more carefully.

Vozni red kaže da moramo presjedati samo jednom, pa ćemo stići prije osam.

The timetable says that we only have to transfer once, so we will arrive before eight.

Daj mi škare; moram otvoriti paket i poslije vratiti ljepilo u ladicu.

Give me the scissors; I have to open the package and later put the glue back in the drawer.

Doktor kaže da moramo smanjiti količinu šećera u čaju.

The doctor says that we have to reduce the amount of sugar in the tea.

Prodavačica nas šalje do vage, jer paprike i krastavce moramo staviti na vagu prije nego što dođemo do blagajne.

The saleswoman sends us to the scale because we have to put the peppers and cucumbers on the scale before we come to the checkout.

U hladnjaku već imamo jedan krastavac i malo paprike, pa ne moramo opet u trgovinu.

We already have one cucumber and a little pepper in the fridge, so we don’t have to go to the store again.

Zbog kiše moramo promijeniti plan za vikend.

Because of the rain, we have to change the plan for the weekend.

Grah je već gotov, ali kupus još moram narezati.

The beans are already done, but I still have to chop the cabbage.

Susjeda mi ga je posudila jučer, ali joj adapter moram vratiti večeras.

My neighbor lent it to me yesterday, but I have to return the adapter to her tonight.

Jutros sam morala otići do bankomata jer sam htjela podići novac prije posla.

This morning I had to go to the ATM because I wanted to withdraw money before work.

Poslije posla sam morala uplatiti prvu ratu za kredit u banci.

After work I had to pay the first installment for the loan at the bank.

Popodne sam morala odvesti ljubimca veterinaru, jer je mačka čudno mijaukala.

In the afternoon I had to take the pet to the vet, because the cat was meowing strangely.

Veterinar je rekao da naš ljubimac mora na cijepljenje sljedeći tjedan.

The vet said that our pet has to get a vaccination next week.

U ambulanti smo morali čekati, jer je jedna druga mačka glasno mijaukala iza vrata.

At the clinic we had to wait, because another cat was meowing loudly behind the door.

Da nisam morala u banku zbog kredita, ranije bih stigla veterinaru.

If I hadn’t had to go to the bank because of the loan, I would have reached the vet earlier.

Čim sjednemo u auto, mama kaže da svi moramo vezati pojas.

As soon as we sit in the car, mom says that we all have to fasten the seat belt.

Navigacija kaže da moramo skrenuti desno kod smjerokaza za jezero.

The navigation says that we have to turn right at the signpost for the lake.

Tko god vozi noću, mora paziti na smjerokaze, tunel i umorne vozače.

Whoever drives at night must pay attention to signposts, the tunnel, and tired drivers.

Moramo pronaći rješenje za ovaj problem.

We have to find a solution to this problem.

Večeras moram spakirati torbu za sutrašnji put u Zagreb.

Tonight I have to pack my bag for tomorrow’s trip to Zagreb.

Moram izuti čizme prije nego što uđem u sobu.

I have to take off my boots before I enter the room.

Bilo da kum vozi ili ide taksijem, mora stići prije mladenke.

Whether the best man drives or goes by taxi, he has to arrive before the bride.

Ionako moram u grad po novu košulju, pa ću usput kupiti i čestitku.

I have to go into town for a new shirt anyway, so I will also buy a greeting card on the way.

Ako budemo morali dugo čekati na peronu, otići ćemo u čekaonicu.

If we have to wait on the platform for a long time, we will go to the waiting room.

Korijen tog starog stabla ide ispod staze, pa ćemo morati paziti.

The root of that old tree goes under the path, so we will have to be careful.

Moramo paziti kad je pločnik klizav.

We have to be careful when the sidewalk is slippery.

Moram odmrznuti piletinu prije večere, jer je još u zamrzivaču.

I have to defrost the chicken before dinner, because it is still in the freezer.

U prvom retku imam tipfeler, pa moram napraviti ispravak.

I have a typo in the first line, so I have to make a correction.

Moram zakazati pregled kod doktorice za petak.

I have to schedule a checkup with the doctor for Friday.

Moram izaći iz ureda prije šest.

I have to leave the office before six.

Kad moja kćer uči hrvatski, moram utišavati televizor.

When my daughter is studying Croatian, I have to turn the television down.

Moramo prijeći most.

We have to cross the bridge.

Žao mi je što sam zaboravila sandale, pa ću morati hodati u tenisicama.

I’m sorry that I forgot my sandals, so I will have to walk in sneakers.

Ta marka više ne vrijedi, pa sam na kuvertu morala staviti novu.

That stamp is no longer valid, so I had to put a new one on the envelope.

Kod velikog kružnog toka uvijek ima više auta, zato pješak mora dodatno paziti.

At the big roundabout there are always more cars, so a pedestrian has to be extra careful.

Ako je rupa na zidu veća, morat ćemo zvati majstora.

If the hole in the wall is bigger, we will have to call the repairman.

Na pješačkom prijelazu vozači moraju propustiti pješake.

At the pedestrian crossing, drivers must let pedestrians pass.

Ne učim raspored novog stubišta zato što moram, nego zato što se želim brže naviknuti na zgradu.

I am not learning the layout of the new stairwell because I have to, but because I want to get used to the building faster.

Nakon tuša u kupaonici ostane vlaga na ogledalu, pa ga moram obrisati.

After the shower, moisture stays on the mirror in the bathroom, so I have to wipe it.

Ako je most zatvoren, morat ćemo pitati kuda da idemo.

If the bridge is closed, we will have to ask which way to go.

Moram nahraniti mačku prije nego što odem u ured.

I have to feed the cat before I go to the office.

Na autocesti vozač mora ostati u svojoj traci.

On the highway, a driver must stay in his lane.

Čak i ako bude vruće, moramo uzeti crijevo i zaliti živicu kraj ograde.

Even if it is hot, we have to take the hose and water the hedge by the fence.

Moram oprati zube prije spavanja.

I have to brush my teeth before going to bed.

Moram se obući prije sastanka.

I have to get dressed before the meeting.

U predvorju smo saznali da je u cijenu uključeno i noćenje s doručkom, ali se moramo odjaviti do deset.

In the lobby we found out that the price also includes an overnight stay with breakfast, but we have to check out by ten.

Sutra mi počinje jutarnja smjena, pa moram ustati prije šest.

My morning shift starts tomorrow, so I have to get up before six.

Ako budeš dugo na bolovanju, moraš obavijestiti šeficu.

If you are on sick leave for a long time, you have to inform the boss.

Interfon ne radi, pa nam gosti moraju telefonirati kad dođu.

The intercom does not work, so the guests have to call us when they arrive.

Moram raditi prekovremeno večeras, jer projekt još nije gotov.

I have to work overtime tonight because the project is not finished yet.

Podstanarka mora obavijestiti najmodavku ako se želi iseliti prije kraja ugovora.

The tenant has to inform the landlady if she wants to move out before the end of the contract.

Ako osip bude veći, morat ću opet doći doktorici.

If the rash gets bigger, I will have to go to the doctor again.

Zbog radova na pruzi morali smo imati presjedanje u drugom gradu.

Because of work on the railway line, we had to change trains in another city.

Kondukter nam je objasnio da je presjedanje kratko i da moramo brzo prijeći na drugi peron.

The conductor explained to us that the transfer is short and that we have to cross quickly to the other platform.

Ako je tvoje odredište Zagreb, moraš izaći na sljedećoj stanici.

If your destination is Zagreb, you have to get off at the next station.

Moramo izaći iz autobusa kod škole.

We have to get off the bus by the school.

Doktorica kaže da moram dati krv prije pregleda.

The doctor says that I have to have blood drawn before the examination.

Kad se prijavljuješ na tečaj, moraš pažljivo pročitati sve uvjete.

When you register for a course, you have to read all the conditions carefully.

Ako nešto znaš popravljati sama, ne moraš odmah zvati majstora, čak ni kad se stari radio kvari.

If you know how to repair something yourself, you do not have to call a repairman right away, not even when the old radio breaks down.

Ako upala ne prođe, morat ću doći opet za tjedan dana.

If the inflammation does not go away, I will have to come again in a week.

Djeca poslije ručka žele neki slatkiš, ali prvo moraju pojesti juhu.

After lunch the children want some kind of sweet, but first they have to eat the soup.

Lektira joj je ostala u školi, pa ću je morati uzeti sutra.

Her required reading book stayed at school, so I will have to get it tomorrow.

Razrednica kaže da sutra moramo donijeti ispričnicu.

The homeroom teacher says that tomorrow we have to bring an excuse note.

Neprestano zaboravljam ključ kod kuće, pa se moram vratiti.

I constantly forget the key at home, so I have to go back.

Molim te, namjesti alarm za šest, jer sutra moramo krenuti rano.

Please set the alarm for six, because tomorrow we have to leave early.

Opet moram mijenjati bateriju u daljinskom.

I have to replace the battery in the remote control again.

Moram spremiti datoteku prije nego što ugasim računalo.

I have to save the file before I turn off the computer.

Pekmez je bio toliko ljepljiv da sam morala oprati ruke dvaput.

The jam was so sticky that I had to wash my hands twice.

Prije škole dječak mora zakopčati jaknu i zavezati vezice na tenisicama.

Before school the boy has to fasten his jacket and tie the laces on his sneakers.

U perfektu često griješim, pa moram još vježbati i prezent i perfekt.

I often make mistakes in the perfect tense, so I still have to practice both the present and the perfect.

U poruci je objašnjeno da će domaća zadaća biti kratka, ali da mora biti uredna.

It was explained in the message that the homework will be short, but that it must be neat.

U uputama je naglašeno da se na kraju mora provjeriti svaki subjekt i svaki predikat.

It is emphasized in the instructions that in the end every subject and every predicate must be checked.

Ako nešto nije jasno, profesorica kaže da je bolje odmah pitati nego poslije morati ispraviti cijeli zadatak.

If something is not clear, the professor says that it is better to ask immediately than to have to correct the whole exercise later.

Profesorica kaže da moramo točno upotrijebiti akuzativ.

The professor says that we have to use the accusative correctly.

Kad šivaći stroj radi preglasno, ona poslije mora odmoriti ruke.

When the sewing machine works too loudly, afterward she has to rest her hands.

Moramo gledati naprijed.

We have to look ahead.

Moramo razjasniti nesporazum.

We have to clear up the misunderstanding.

Moram se smiriti.

I have to calm down.

Moram napuniti bateriju.

I have to charge the battery.

Moram prijaviti promjenu adrese nakon selidbe.

I have to report the change of address after the move.

Ovjerena izjava mora biti potpuna.

The certified statement has to be complete.

Moramo dostaviti ugovor o najmu.

We have to submit the lease agreement.

Moramo ovjeriti ovu potpisanu izjavu.

We have to certify this signed statement.

Moramo pobjeći prije oluje.

We have to escape before the storm.

Moramo uploviti u luku prije mraka.

We have to enter the port before dark.

Prije oluje moramo spustiti jedro.

Before the storm, we have to lower the sail.

Moram presaditi ovu presadnicu.

I have to transplant this seedling.

Moramo orezati ružmarin prije proljeća.

We have to prune the rosemary before spring.

Moramo se boriti za biljke.

We have to fight for the plants.

Moramo odgonetnuti zadnji trag.

We have to figure out the last clue.

Moramo surađivati.

We have to cooperate.

Otkako smo zapeli na zagonetki, moramo surađivati i pažljivo gledati.

Ever since we got stuck on the riddle, we have had to cooperate and look carefully.

Obojica moraju surađivati.

Both men have to cooperate.

Moramo sanirati oštećenje.

We have to remediate the damage.

Moramo uhvatiti autobus.

We have to catch the bus.

Moram obaviti prijenos broja.

I have to carry out mobile number porting.

Izvadak mora biti čitljiv.

The extract must be legible.

Punomoć mora biti valjana.

The power of attorney must be valid.

Ovlašteni servis više ne mora zamijeniti filtar.

The authorised service centre no longer has to replace the filter.

Nakon ugradnje moramo uravnotežiti stroj.

After installation, we must balance the machine.

Moramo uravnotežiti perilicu-sušilicu rublja zbog vibracije.

We must balance the washer-dryer because of the vibration.

Stroj mora isprati rublje.

The machine must rinse the laundry.

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