Usages of a
Ujutro radim, a popodne gledam filmove.
In the morning I work, and in the afternoon I watch movies.
On je u gradu, a ona je u školi.
He is in the city, and she is at school.
Želim čaj, a ona želi kavu.
I want tea, and she wants coffee.
Trgovina je otvorena rano, a restoran je otvoren kasnije.
The store is open early, and the restaurant is open later.
Učiteljica često piše, a djeca pišu s njom.
The teacher often writes, and the children write with her.
Popodne ćeš hodati sa mnom, a večeras ću voziti.
In the afternoon you will walk with me, and tonight I will drive.
Imam pitanje, a ti imaš dobar odgovor.
I have a question, and you have a good answer.
Jučer smo pitali učiteljicu, a danas znamo odgovor.
Yesterday we asked the teacher, and today we know the answer.
Živim blizu parka, a ona živi u gradu.
I live near the park, and she lives in the city.
On pije previše kave, a ona pije previše čaja.
He drinks too much coffee, and she drinks too much tea.
Naša kuća je veća, a stan je manji.
Our house is bigger, and the apartment is smaller.
Soba je nova, a kuhinja je mala.
The room is new, and the kitchen is small.
Ona je u kuhinji, a ja sam u sobi.
She is in the kitchen, and I am in the room.
Želim učiti više, a gledati manje filmova.
I want to study more and watch fewer movies.
Sutra ću čistiti sobu, a ona će čistiti kupaonicu.
Tomorrow I will clean the room, and she will clean the bathroom.
Juha je topla, a salata je hladna.
The soup is warm, and the salad is cold.
Ona nosi crnu jaknu, a on nosi bijelu jaknu.
She is wearing a black jacket, and he is wearing a white jacket.
Njegov auto je plav, a njen je bijel.
His car is blue, and hers is white.
On traži svoj ključ, a ona traži svoju jaknu.
He is looking for his own key, and she is looking for her own jacket.
U kuhinji se pere posuđe, a večera se peče u pećnici.
In the kitchen the dishes are washed, and dinner is baked in the oven.
Nakon večere perem posuđe, a ona čisti stol.
After dinner I wash the dishes, and she cleans the table.
Molim vas, ulaz je desno, a izlaz lijevo.
Please, the entrance is on the right, and the exit is on the left.
Ustajem rano, a djed ustaje kasnije.
I get up early, and grandfather gets up later.
U petak idemo na trg, a poslije možda u muzej ili u kazalište.
On Friday we are going to the square, and afterwards maybe to the museum or to the theatre.
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.
Zimi često ima snijega, a nebo je puno oblaka.
In winter there is often snow, and the sky is full of clouds.
Sljedeće godine planiram ostati u gradu, a ne ići na more.
Next year I am planning to stay in the city and not go to the sea.
U kazalištu gledamo novu predstavu, a glumac govori polako.
At the theatre we are watching a new play, and the actor speaks slowly.
Zimi nosim kaput, a ljeti samo majicu.
In winter I wear a coat, and in summer only a T-shirt.
Za nju pripremam ribu, a za njega pripremam meso.
For her I am preparing fish, and for him I am preparing meat.
Prije večere peremo tanjure i čaše, a poslije večere peremo noževe i vilice.
Before dinner we wash plates and glasses, and after dinner we wash knives and forks.
On voli pripremiti juhu, a njegova sestra voli pripremiti salatu od ribe.
He likes to prepare soup, and his sister likes to prepare a salad from fish.
U hodniku vise jakne, a u dnevnom boravku gledamo televiziju.
In the hallway jackets are hanging, and in the living room we watch television.
Naša zgrada je mirna, a susjedstvo je sigurno.
Our building is quiet, and the neighborhood is safe.
On voli nju, a ona voli njega.
He loves her, and she loves him.
Njena haljina je plava, a moje hlače su crne.
Her dress is blue, and my pants are black.
Ove godine planiramo ljetovati na otoku s pogledom na more, a sljedeće godine na planini.
This year we are planning to spend the summer on an island with a view of the sea, and next year in the mountains.
Moja sestra ima dugu kosu, a ja imam kratku kosu.
My sister has long hair, and I have short hair.
U našem susjedstvu ima stablo koje u proljeće ima bijelo cvijeće, a u jesen zlatno lišće.
In our neighborhood there is a tree that has white flowers in spring and golden leaves in autumn.
Neka djeca čuvaju svoje igračke u sobi, a ne na mokrom tepihu.
Let the children keep their toys in the room, and not on the wet carpet.
Kad idemo na putovanje, baka čuva psa, a djed čuva mačku.
When we go on a trip, grandmother looks after the dog and grandfather looks after the cat.
Neka ona danas nosi haljinu, a ja ću nositi hlače i tenisice.
Let her wear a dress today, and I will wear pants and sneakers.
Trebalo bi češće sjediti u vrtu ili šumi, a manje sjediti ispred računala.
One should sit more often in the garden or forest, and sit less in front of the computer.
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.
Moja sestra svira gitaru, a brat svira klavir.
My sister plays the guitar, and my brother plays the piano.
Na zabavi svi plešemo, a djeca gledaju naš ples i smiju se.
At the party we all dance, and the children watch our dance and laugh.
Njen ujak je stručnjak za umjetnost, a moj rođak je stručnjak za računala.
Her uncle is an expert in art, and my cousin (male) is an expert in computers.
Na prozoru je tanka plava zavjesa, a iza nje je bijeli zid.
On the window there is a thin blue curtain, and behind it there is a white wall.
Kad je zavjesa otvorena, zid izgleda širi, a soba je svjetlija.
When the curtain is open, the wall looks wider and the room is brighter.
Kad idemo iz stana, uvijek zaključamo vrata, a kad se vratimo, prvo ih otključamo.
When we leave the apartment, we always lock the door, and when we return, we first unlock it.
Njena nova haljina je crvena, a stara je bila zelena.
Her new dress is red, and the old one was green.
U ormaru držim zimsku odjeću, a ljetnu odjeću stavljam na policu iznad vrata.
In the wardrobe I keep winter clothes, and summer clothes I put on the shelf above the door.
Večeras idemo pogledati film, a sutra ćemo ići učiti hrvatski.
Tonight we are going to watch a movie, and tomorrow we will go to study Croatian.
Tijekom dana radim u uredu, a navečer učim hrvatski.
During the day I work in the office, and in the evening I study Croatian.
Njena siva jakna visi na stolici u učionici, a smeđa torba je na podu.
Her grey jacket is hanging on the chair in the classroom, and the brown bag is on the floor.
Moja prijateljica je volonterka u istoj udruzi, a njezin brat je volonter u azilu za životinje.
My friend is a volunteer (female) in the same association, and her brother is a volunteer (male) in an animal shelter.
Svaka životinja ima ime, a volonterka piše njihova imena na papirnate kartice.
Every animal has a name, and the female volunteer writes their names on paper cards.
Jedan volonter voli fotografirati pse, a drugi volontira u uredu udruge.
One volunteer likes to photograph dogs, and another volunteers in the association’s office.
Jedno rješenje je da recikliramo više, a drugo je da kupujemo manje plastičnih boca.
One solution is that we recycle more, and another is that we buy fewer plastic bottles.
Trening radimo u dvorani kad je kiša, a na igralištu kad je sunce.
We train in the sports hall when it’s raining, and on the playing field when it’s sunny.
Dok trčimo oko igrališta, trener gleda našu formu, a u dvorani vježbamo snagu.
While we run around the field, the coach watches our fitness, and in the hall we train strength.
Prije utakmice u dvorani kratko šetamo oko igrališta, a ostatak ekipe sjedi na klupi.
Before the match in the hall we take a short walk around the field, and the rest of the team sits on the bench.
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