Usages of moći
Moram raditi večeras, ali mogu gledati film sutra.
I have to work tonight, but I can watch a movie tomorrow.
Možeš li mi pomoći s poslom?
Can you help me with the work?
Mogu igrati nogomet samo do šest sati.
I can play football only until six o’clock.
Često moj brat i sestra mogu pomoći baki.
My brother and sister often can help grandmother.
Možeš li večeras igrati nogomet sa mnom?
Can you play football with me tonight?
Možeš li nam pomoći?
Can you help us?
Ja ne razumijem; možete li govoriti polako?
I do not understand; can you speak slowly?
Tko može otvoriti prozor?
Who can open the window?
Molim vas, možete li zatvoriti vrata?
Please, can you close the door?
Ako imaš novac, možemo kupiti ručak.
If you have money, we can buy lunch.
Ne mogu naći ključ u sobi.
I can’t find the key in the room.
Biste li mi mogli reći gdje je sastanak?
Could you please tell me where the meeting is?
Bismo li mogli imati drugi plan?
Could we have another plan?
Ako si umorna, možeš biti kod kuće.
If you are tired, you can be at home. (female)
Možeš li donijeti vodu?
Can you bring water?
Možeš li ostati kod kuće večeras?
Can you stay at home tonight?
Možemo tražiti restoran u gradu.
We can look for a restaurant in the city.
Možemo naći mjesto u kinu.
We can find a seat at the cinema.
Možete li mi, molim vas, donijeti jelovnik?
Could you please bring me the menu?
Ne mogu se sjetiti adrese.
I can’t remember the address.
Doktorice, možete li, molim vas, doći ranije?
Doctor, could you please come earlier?
Sutra popodne bit ću slobodna, pa se možemo odmarati u parku.
Tomorrow afternoon I will be free, so we can rest in the park.
Možeš li mi kasnije objasniti ovaj zadatak još jednom?
Can you explain this task to me later once again?
Ne mogu te čuti, jer djeca glasno pričaju u parku.
I can’t hear you because the children are talking loudly in the park.
Večeras sam slobodan, pa možemo pisati pisma ili gledati film.
Tonight I am free, so we can write letters or watch a movie.
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.
Možeš li mi objasniti ovaj zadatak?
Can you explain this task to me?
Možeš li mi još jednom reći gdje je toalet?
Can you tell me once again where the toilet is?
Možeš li mi kasnije kazati gdje je stanica?
Can you tell me later where the station is?
Bez putovnice ne možemo preko granice.
Without a passport we cannot cross the border.
Napokon živimo u vremenu u kojem svatko može slobodno govoriti što misli.
Finally we live in a time in which everyone can freely say what they think.
Za mene je važno da svatko može slobodno živjeti i voljeti koga želi.
For me it is important that everyone can live freely and love whomever they want.
Važno mi je da svatko u našem susjedstvu može slobodno živjeti i voljeti koga želi.
It is important to me that everyone in our neighborhood can live freely and love whomever they want.
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.
Kad imam previše stresa, ne mogu dobro spavati.
When I have too much stress, I cannot sleep well.
Bilo bi dobro da svaki tim u školi može slobodno reći svoje mišljenje.
It would be good if every team at school could freely say their opinion.
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.
Učim u tihoj sobi da se mogu koncentrirati, a glasna glazba mi jako smeta.
I study in a quiet room so that I can concentrate, and loud music really bothers me.
Možemo ponoviti zadatak sutra.
We can repeat the task tomorrow.
Ako voziš kroz crveno, policija može dati veliku kaznu, jer ne poštuješ pravilo.
If you ride through a red light, the police can give a big fine because you are not respecting the rule.
Bez deke i jastuka ne mogu dobro spavati zimi.
Without the blanket and the pillow I cannot sleep well in winter.
Učiteljica kaže da je to svjetski dan i da svatko može nešto napraviti za zaštitu okoliša.
The teacher says that it is a world day and that everyone can do something for the protection of the environment.
Planet nam je zajednički dom i samo zajedno možemo naći rješenje za njegove probleme.
The planet is our common home and only together can we find a solution for its problems.
Dok god ne odustanemo nakon prvog poraza, možemo naučiti nešto iz svake utakmice.
As long as we don’t give up after the first defeat, we can learn something from every match.
Teško mogu zapamtiti sve nove riječi bez dobrog podsjetnika.
I can hardly memorize all the new words without a good reminder.
Ako je zvuk preglasan, skinem slušalice da se mogu koncentrirati.
If the sound is too loud, I take off the headphones so I can concentrate.
Možeš li uključiti svjetlo u sobi?
Can you turn on the light in the room?
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.
Kad mi padne koncentracija, pokušavam biti strpljiv i pravim kratku pauzu, tako da mogu nastaviti učiti.
When my concentration drops, I try to be patient and take a short break so that I can continue studying.
Ona traži stabilan posao u kojem će moći planirati budućnost bez velikog stresa.
She is looking for a stable job in which she will be able to plan the future without much stress.
Kad god izgubim miš, ne mogu raditi na računalu.
Whenever I lose the mouse, I can’t work on the computer.
Možete li nam ukratko objasniti plan?
Could you briefly explain the plan to us?
Brak može biti teži nego što zamišljamo dok smo još mladi.
Marriage can be harder than we imagine while we are still young.
U Zagrebu smo rezervirali smještaj blizu centra kako bismo mogli ići pješice, a ne taksijem.
In Zagreb we reserved accommodation near the center so that we could go on foot and not by taxi.
Kad krov prokišnjava, kiša ulazi u stan i popraviti ga može koštati više nego što mislimo.
When the roof leaks, rain gets into the apartment and fixing it can cost more than we think.
Uvijek mogu računati na vas.
I can always count on you.
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.
Kaže da bilo tko može razumjeti osnovnu znanost ako polako objašnjavamo.
She says that anyone can understand basic science if we explain slowly.
Bez obzira na to što je prošlost ponekad tužna, ne možemo je promijeniti.
Regardless of the fact that the past is sometimes sad, we cannot change it.
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.
Učiteljica odgovara da se hrvatski danas može učiti bilo kada, jer postoje digitalne platforme i online‑tečajevi.
The teacher (female) answers that today Croatian can be studied at any time, because there are digital platforms and online courses.
Na jednoj platformi znanstvenica drži online‑predavanje o svemiru umjesto radionice u učionici, koje bilo tko može pratiti bilo gdje u svijetu.
On one platform the scientist (female) gives an online lecture about space instead of a workshop in the classroom, which anyone can follow anywhere in the world.
Možeš doći bilo kada.
You can come anytime.
Možeš li me podsjetiti na sastanak?
Can you remind me about the meeting?
Večeras si možemo priuštiti mali desert u kafiću.
Tonight we can afford a small dessert in the cafe.
Ne možemo si svaki dan priuštiti skupi ručak u restoranu.
We cannot afford an expensive lunch in the restaurant every day.
Ako mi se jakna ne svidi, mogu tražiti povrat novca.
If I don’t like the jacket, I can ask for a refund.
Biste li mi mogli reći gdje je manje gužve na blagajni?
Could you tell me where it’s less crowded at the cash register?
Možeš li, molim te, provjeriti je li moja narudžba već poslana?
Can you please check whether my order has already been sent?
Kupac u poruci pita može li dobiti veći popust jer dostava kasni.
The customer asks in a message whether they can get a bigger discount because the delivery is late.
Možeš li dodati malo češnjaka u juhu?
Can you add a little garlic to the soup?
Trebam novi šampon, ali ga ne mogu naći u kupaonici.
I need new shampoo, but I can’t find it in the bathroom.
Možete li mi ga, molim vas, donijeti ranije?
Could you bring it to me earlier, please?
Možete li, molim vas, biti tiši dok ne završim ovaj zadatak?
Could you please be quieter until I finish this task?
Ovaj zadatak je takav da ga mogu riješiti tek kad se dobro koncentriram.
This task is such that I can solve it only when I concentrate well.
Upravo sada ne mogu naći ključ od stana.
Right now I can’t find the key to the apartment.
Ne mogu naći odvijač u ladici.
I can’t find the screwdriver in the drawer.
Ne mogu naći čekić u ladici.
I can’t find the hammer in the drawer.
Ova utičnica iza kauča ne radi; možeš li je provjeriti?
This socket behind the couch doesn’t work; can you check it?
Možemo premjestiti stol bliže prozoru da bude više svjetla.
We can move the table closer to the window so there is more light.
Obrazac možeš poslati e-mailom, ili ga možeš donijeti osobno.
You can send the form by email, or you can bring it in person.
Zapravo, možemo doći kasnije.
Actually, we can come later.
Ne mogu uključiti svjetiljku, jer utičnica ne radi.
I can’t turn on the lamp because the socket doesn’t work.
Možemo premjestiti kauč bliže prozoru, da bude više svjetla.
We can move the couch closer to the window so there is more light.
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.
Olovka mi je u torbici, pa mogu ispuniti obrazac.
My pen is in my purse, so I can fill out the form.
Najam garaže je skup, pa si ga ne možemo priuštiti.
The garage rental is expensive, so we can’t afford it.
Ne mogu se sjetiti što je rekla učiteljica.
I can’t remember what the teacher said.
Nedostaje mi olovka, pa ne mogu ispuniti obrazac.
I’m missing a pen, so I can’t fill out the form.
Tko god dođe u galeriju rano, može mirno gledati prvu skulpturu kod ulaza.
Whoever comes to the gallery early can calmly look at the first sculpture by the entrance.
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.
Kad mehaničar popravi kočnice, moći ćemo opet ići na more.
When the mechanic fixes the brakes, we will be able to go to the sea again.
Tko god želi učiti crtati, može prvo gledati kako slikarica drži kist.
Whoever wants to learn to draw can first watch how the painter holds the brush.
Ako želite, mogu vam poslati fotografiju portreta koji mi se najviše svidio.
If you want, I can send you a photo of the portrait that I liked the most.
Ne mogu dugo sjediti u uredu.
I can’t sit in the office for a long time.
Ne mogu se sjetiti gdje je moja torba.
I can't remember where my bag is.
Možeš li mi ga staviti u kofer, ili je moja prtljaga već puna?
Can you put it in my suitcase for me, or is my luggage already full?
Molim vas, biste li mi ga mogli pokazati na voznom redu, jer ne vidim s kojeg perona vlak ide?
Please, could you show it to me on the timetable, because I can’t see from which platform the train leaves?
Na kiosku kraj kolodvora možeš kupiti novine, vodu i lijepe razglednice grada.
At the kiosk by the station you can buy newspapers, water, and beautiful postcards of the city.
Na zaslonu vidim novu datoteku, ali ne mogu kliknuti na nju.
I can see a new file on the screen, but I can’t click on it.
Otkad sam preuzela tu aplikaciju, mogu brže preuzeti i velike datoteke.
Ever since I downloaded that app, I can also download large files faster.
Ako nema ljepila, možeš uzeti selotejp; i on dobro drži papir.
If there is no glue, you can take tape; it also holds paper well.
Ako ne mogu ispisati dokument kod kuće, odnijet ću datoteku u ured i tamo je ispisati.
If I can’t print the document at home, I will take the file to the office and print it there.
Jedan novčić je pao ispod pulta, pa ga nisam mogla odmah uzeti.
One coin fell under the counter, so I couldn’t take it right away.
Moja majka kaže da bez toplog pokrivača ne može dobro spavati zimi.
My mother says that without a warm blanket she cannot sleep well in winter.
Biste li mi mogli reći gdje je odjel s posteljinom i madracima?
Could you tell me where the section with bedding and mattresses is?
Možeš li mi namazati još jedan tost, molim te?
Can you spread another piece of toast for me, please?
Možeš li oguliti dvije mrkve prije nego što dođu gosti?
Can you peel two carrots before the guests come?
Pitala sam ljekarnicu može li mi ostaviti isti vitamin do sutra.
I asked the pharmacist whether she could keep the same vitamin for me until tomorrow.
Možete li mi ih pokazati još jednom, molim vas, prije nego što ispišem dokument?
Could you show them to me once again, please, before I print the document?
Grah je već gotov, pa možemo večerati.
The beans are already ready, so we can have dinner.
Doktorica kaže da mi vitamin D može pomoći zimi.
The doctor says that vitamin D can help me in winter.
Mogu li posuditi ovu knjigu do petka?
Can I borrow this book until Friday?
Ako ti ovaj termin ne odgovara, možemo dogovoriti drugi termin.
If this appointment time doesn’t suit you, we can arrange another time.
Nisam mogla podići ništa, jer bankomat nije radio.
I couldn’t withdraw anything, because the ATM wasn’t working.
Moj brat je jučer mogao podići novac, ali nije htio uplatiti ratu prije sastanka.
My brother was able to withdraw money yesterday, but he didn’t want to pay the installment before the meeting.
Htjela sam pitati može li se rata za kredit uplatiti online, ali sam zaboravila.
I wanted to ask whether the loan installment could be paid online, but I forgot.
Rekli su mi da je bankomat opet radio navečer, pa sam mogla podići barem malo gotovine.
They told me that the ATM was working again in the evening, so I was able to withdraw at least a little cash.
Moj otac kaže da je štedni račun koristan čak i kad na njega možeš uplatiti samo malo novca.
My father says that a savings account is useful even when you can deposit only a little money into it.
Ako bankomat ne radi, ne mogu podići novac.
If the ATM isn’t working, I can’t withdraw money.
Možete li nam reći ima li slobodnog mjesta u kampu i gdje možemo postaviti šator?
Could you tell us whether there is a free spot at the campsite and where we can put up the tent?
Možete li mi poslati obrazac preko e-maila?
Can you send me the form via email?
Možemo postaviti šator pokraj rijeke.
We can put up the tent next to the river.
Možeš li još jednom ponoviti ovu riječ?
Can you repeat this word once more?
Ako nemaš kemijsku, mogu ti posuditi jednu iz svoje pernice.
If you do not have a pen, I can lend you one from my pencil case.
Možete li mi je sutra donijeti, tu malu torbu, ili ćete je ostaviti kod susjede?
Could you bring me that small bag tomorrow, or will you leave it with the neighbor?
Dokle god imamo dovoljno vremena, mogu pomoći kumi s popisom gostiju.
As long as we have enough time, I can help the godmother with the guest list.
Nažalost, nećemo moći dugo ostati, jer sutra rano radimo.
Unfortunately, we won’t be able to stay long, because tomorrow we work early.
Dakle, ako kuma donese prsten, a kum stigne na vrijeme, možemo krenuti bez stresa.
So, if the godmother brings the ring and the best man arrives on time, we can leave without stress.
Možete li mi, molim vas, pokazati gdje stoje buket i čestitka za mladenku?
Could you please show me where the bouquet and the greeting card for the bride are?
Ne mogu se prijaviti bez korisničkog imena, pa ću dokument skenirati kasnije.
I can’t log in without the username, so I’ll scan the document later.
Ako ti se sutra bude išlo u šetnju, možemo prošetati do rijeke i usput kupiti pecivo.
If you feel like going for a walk tomorrow, we can walk to the river and buy pastries on the way.
Ne mogu naći prekidač za svjetlo u hodniku.
I can't find the light switch in the hallway.
Ne mogu se prijaviti na mrežu bez lozinke.
I can’t log in to the network without a password.
Noću često kašljem, pa ne mogu dobro spavati.
At night I often cough, so I can't sleep well.
Kamilica mi pomaže kad ne mogu zaspati.
Chamomile helps me when I can’t fall asleep.
Zovem te u pomoć, jer ne mogu otvoriti vrata.
I’m calling you for help because I can’t open the door.
Ako hoćeš, mogu kušati umak prije nego što ga poslužiš.
If you want, I can taste the sauce before you serve it.
Možete li kušati juhu i reći mi treba li još octa?
Could you taste the soup and tell me whether it needs more vinegar?
Mogu prevesti svaku riječ, ali cijeli izraz ipak zvuči čudno.
I can translate every word, but the whole expression still sounds strange.
Možete li mi što jednostavnije objasniti razliku između sinonima i antonima?
Could you explain the difference between synonyms and antonyms to me as simply as possible?
Ako nema ljepila, možeš upotrijebiti selotejp.
If there is no glue, you can use tape.
Možete li mi ovaj zadatak objasniti što kraće?
Can you explain this task to me as briefly as possible?
Možete li mi to objasniti što jednostavnije?
Can you explain it to me as simply as possible?
Možete li mi što točnije opisati put do općine?
Can you describe the way to the municipality as accurately as possible?
Ako ti taj termin ne odgovara, možemo ga promijeniti; ja inače zakazujem sastanke rano, da poslije imam više vremena.
If that appointment time doesn’t suit you, we can change it; I normally schedule meetings early, so that later I have more time.
Roditelji podržavaju moju odluku da učim hrvatski, iako ne mogu uvijek doći na svaki ispit sa mnom.
My parents support my decision to study Croatian, although they cannot always come with me to every exam.
Možete li utišati radio i ne pojačavati televizor dok razgovaram s doktoricom?
Could you turn down the radio and not turn up the television while I am talking with the doctor?
Ako zaboraviš kupaći kostim, mogu ti posuditi svoj stari.
If you forget your swimsuit, I can lend you my old one.
U e-mail ću dodati izvještaj kao prilog, da ga šefica može odmah otvoriti.
I will add the report as an attachment to the email, so that the boss can open it immediately.
Možete li mi reći kada brod polazi s pristaništa i koliko traje vožnja do otoka?
Can you tell me when the boat leaves from the pier and how long the ride to the island takes?
Juha je prevruća, pa je još ne možemo kušati.
The soup is too hot, so we still can’t taste it.
Možeš li podići ovu kutiju?
Can you lift this box?
Nedostaje mi jedna stranica u dokumentu, pa ne mogu sastaviti cijeli izvještaj.
I am missing one page in the document, so I cannot put together the whole report.
Šefica je rekla da u izvještaju nedostaje datum, ali da ga mogu sastaviti ponovno bez žurbe.
The boss said that the date is missing in the report, but that I can put it together again without rushing.
Možeš li mi proslijediti onaj e-mail s prilogom čim ga primiš?
Can you forward me that email with the attachment as soon as you receive it?
Ako majstor ne zatvori tu rupu danas, sutra nećemo moći koristiti roletu.
If the repairman does not close that hole today, we will not be able to use the blind tomorrow.
Možeš li ponovno objasniti ovaj zadatak?
Can you explain this task again?
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