Usages of samo
Mogu igrati nogomet samo do šest sati.
I can play football only until six o’clock.
Samo moja sestra voli kišu.
Only my sister likes the rain.
Ponekad mu pišem kratka pisma samo da mu kažem koliko mi je važna naša ljubav.
Sometimes I write him short letters just to tell him how important our love is to me.
Ne volim kupovati skupe stvari svaki dan, radije kupujem samo što trebam.
I do not like to buy expensive things every day; I prefer to buy only what I need.
Zimi nosim kaput, a ljeti samo majicu.
In winter I wear a coat, and in summer only a T-shirt.
Za sljedeće putovanje uzet ću samo malu torbu.
For the next trip I will take only a small bag.
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.
U novčaniku držim samo jednu kreditnu karticu i malo gotovine.
In my wallet I keep only one credit card and a bit of cash.
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.
Na sljedećem sastanku želim samo mirnu raspravu bez velikog stresa.
At the next meeting I want only a calm discussion without big stress.
Njegova prijateljica je pjesnikinja i ne samo piše, nego i pjeva svoje pjesme.
His (female) friend is a poet and not only writes, but also sings her songs.
Taj roman je ne samo zanimljiv, nego i kratak.
That novel is not only interesting, but also short.
Naša vlada ne samo da govori o okolišu, nego i mijenja stare zakone.
Our government not only talks about the environment, but also changes old laws.
Na plakat pišemo ne samo datum, nego i cijeli program festivala.
On the poster we write not only the date, but also the whole program of the 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.
Ponekad ne znamo kako iskoristiti priliku koja se dogodi samo jednom.
Sometimes we do not know how to make use of an opportunity that happens only once.
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.
Trener gleda tablicu bodova i objašnjava djeci zašto su izgubili samo jedan bod.
The coach looks at the table of points and explains to the children why they lost only one point.
Danas imamo samo pola sata za hrvatski.
Today we have only half an hour for Croatian.
Jučer smo otišli na koncert prekasno, pa smo čuli samo kraj i jedan vic glazbenika.
Yesterday we went to the concert too late, so we heard only the end and one joke from the musician.
Prodavačica kaže da popust vrijedi samo danas, dok traje sniženje.
The saleswoman says the discount is valid only today, while the sale lasts.
Za zamjenu veličine trebam samo poslati kratku poruku.
For a size exchange I only need to send a short message.
Ova potvrda vrijedi samo danas.
This confirmation is valid only today.
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.
Nakon večere jedemo samo mali komad torte.
After dinner we eat only a small piece of cake.
Zapravo, nisam još kupila kruh, nego samo voće.
Actually, I haven’t bought bread yet, but only fruit.
To je bio samo mali nesporazum.
That was only a small misunderstanding.
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.
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.
Ravnalo mi treba za zadaću, a marker koristim samo za naslov.
I need the ruler for homework, and I use the marker only for the title.
Što se voća tiče, danas kupujem samo kruške i breskve.
As for fruit, today I am buying only pears and peaches.
Što se rasprodaje tiče, blagajnica kaže da traje samo do subote.
As for the sale, the cashier says that it lasts only until Saturday.
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.
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.
Pošto put traje samo jedan dan, neću spakirati previše odjeće.
Since the trip lasts only one day, I will not pack too many clothes.
Ako je to samo simptom prehlade, ona će brzo ozdraviti.
If it is only a symptom of a cold, she will get well quickly.
Imam kupon za popust, ali vrijedi samo ako kupim dva ista pakiranja.
I have a coupon for a discount, but it is valid only if I buy two of the same packages.
Kad imam mučninu, pijem samo vodu.
When I have nausea, I drink only water.
Doktorica kaže da ne trebam antibiotik ako je to samo prehlada.
The doctor says that I do not need an antibiotic if it is only a cold.
Primam puno e-mailova na poslu, ali sam jutros otvorila samo jedan, jer sam očekivala važan odgovor od profesorice.
I receive a lot of emails at work, but this morning I opened only one, because I was expecting an important reply from the professor.
Šesnaestog srpnja želim se sunčati samo ujutro, jer je popodne prevruće.
On the sixteenth of July I want to sunbathe only in the morning, because in the afternoon it is too hot.
Imam samo jedno pitanje.
I have only one question.
Jutros je bilo samo pet stupnjeva, pa sam se gotovo smrznula dok sam čekala autobus.
This morning it was only five degrees, so I almost froze while waiting for the bus.
Pitala sam je kamo želi ići kad se vrijeme razvedri, a ona je rekla da želi samo dugu šetnju.
I asked her where she wanted to go when the weather clears up, and she said that she only wants a long walk.
Moj brat se obrije prije posla, ali se ja samo umijem i operem zube.
My brother shaves before work, but I only wash my face and brush my teeth.
Treba mi samo jedan čavao za malu sliku na zidu u hodniku.
I only need one nail for the small picture on the wall in the hallway.
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