Usages of kad
Kad sunce zalazi, baka i ja sjedimo u parku.
When the sun sets, grandmother and I sit in the park.
Kad je vrijeme lijepo, sjedimo u parku.
When the weather is nice, we sit in the park.
Ona nikad ne nosi jaknu kad sja sunce.
She never wears a jacket when the sun shines.
Razumijem ga kad govori polako.
I understand him when he speaks slowly.
Počet ćemo raditi kad dođeš.
We will start working when you come.
Učiti hrvatski je lakše kad vježbamo zajedno.
Learning Croatian is easier when we practice together.
Moji roditelji vole kad je knjižnica blizu kuće.
My parents like when the library is near the house.
Kad je promet velik, u gradu se vozi polako.
When traffic is heavy, people drive slowly in the city.
Kad me boli glava, ostajem kod kuće.
When I have a headache, I stay at home.
Kad je gužva u kafiću, konobarica donosi jelovnik polako.
When it’s crowded in the cafe, the waitress brings the menu slowly.
Kad budeš u gradu, nazovi me.
When you are in the city, call me.
Kad budem u uredu, poslat ću vam e-mail.
When I am in the office, I will send you an email.
Kad budu spremne, djevojke će donijeti ulaznice.
When they are ready, the girls will bring the tickets.
Kad budeš na mostu, vidjet ćeš rijeku i izlaz prema parku.
When you are on the bridge, you will see the river and the exit toward the park.
Ona koristi kartu grada kad putuje preko mosta i kroz grad.
She uses a city map when she travels over the bridge and through the city.
Kad budeš imao vremena poslijepodne, dođi pokraj škole.
When you have time in the afternoon, come next to the school. (to a male)
Kad budem imala vremena poslijepodne, nazvat ću vas.
When I have time in the afternoon, I will call you. (female speaker)
Kad se osjećaš tužno, nazovi me.
When you feel sad, call me.
Kad se osjećaš drugačije, reci mi kako ti je.
When you feel different, tell me how you are.
Kad je dan sunčan, ne nosim kišobran.
When the day is sunny, I do not carry an umbrella.
Kad je stol mokar, pijemo vodu u kuhinji.
When the table is wet, we drink water in the kitchen.
Kad pada snijeg, djeca se igraju u parku.
When snow is falling, the children play in the park.
Kad putujemo daleko, često spavamo u hotelu.
When we travel far, we often sleep in a hotel.
Kad ona ode, u kući je tišina i nitko ne pjeva.
When she leaves, it is quiet in the house and nobody sings.
Kad sam umorna, hrana nema dobar miris ni dobar okus.
When I am tired, food has neither a good smell nor a good taste.
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.
Kad dugo sjedim, boli me noga, pa malo šetam u majici.
When I sit for a long time, my leg hurts, so I walk a bit in a T-shirt.
Moja baka hoda sa mnom i drži me za ruku kad idemo preko ulice.
My grandmother walks with me and holds my hand when we go across the street.
Ljeti često nosim sunčane naočale kad je sunce jako.
In summer I often wear sunglasses when the sun is strong.
Kad je vani kiša, radije idem u teretanu nego trčati u parku.
When it is raining outside, I prefer to go to the gym rather than run in the park.
Kad pada snijeg, djeca trče kao da je ljeto.
When snow is falling, the children run as if it were summer.
Kad je lift pokvaren, penjem se pješice uz stepenice.
When the elevator is broken, I go up the stairs on foot.
I moj prijatelj je nervozan kad mora upoznati novu curu.
My friend is also nervous when he has to meet a new girlfriend.
Kad imam goste, uvijek se pitam vole li više meso ili ribu za večeru.
When I have guests, I always ask myself whether they like meat or fish more for dinner.
Pod je mokar kad pada kiša.
The floor is wet when it rains.
Kad joj vjetar dodirne lice, kosa joj brzo leti oko očiju.
When the wind touches her face, her hair quickly flies around her eyes.
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 odlučimo gdje ćemo ljetovati, odmah ću uzeti putovnicu i spremiti je na policu.
When we decide where we will spend the summer, I will immediately take the passport and put it on the shelf.
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.
Kad ti gledam lice, vidim u tvojim očima i umor i radost.
When I look at your face, I see both tiredness and joy in your eyes.
Djeci je zanimljivo kad netko donese nove igračke na sastanak u učionicu.
It is interesting for the children when someone brings new toys to the meeting in the classroom.
Kad imam previše stresa, ne mogu dobro spavati.
When I have too much stress, I cannot sleep well.
Roditelji su ponosni kad brat ima dobru ocjenu.
The parents are proud when my brother has a good grade.
Bila bih ponosna na sebe kad bih imala dobru ocjenu na ispitu.
I would be proud of myself if I had a good grade on the exam. (female speaker)
Kad duboko dišem, osjećam se manje umorno.
When I breathe deeply, I feel less tired.
Doktor kaže da bi trebao duboko disati kad osjećaš stres.
The doctor says that you should breathe deeply when you feel stress.
Sestra uvijek nosi kameru kad putujemo.
My sister always carries a camera when we travel.
Njena mačka spava na balkonu kad je sunce jako.
Her cat sleeps on the balcony when the sun is strong.
Kad duboko dišem, osjećam se mirnije.
When I breathe deeply, I feel calmer.
Kad duboko dišem, osjećam se opušteniji nego jučer.
When I breathe deeply, I feel more relaxed than yesterday.
Kad napravim pogrešku, učiteljica mi mirno pokaže točan odgovor.
When I make a mistake, the teacher calmly shows me the correct answer.
Kad nemam dovoljno pažnje, moram ponoviti zadatak još jednom.
When I do not have enough attention, I have to repeat the exercise once more.
Za mene je najveći uspjeh kad osjetim da malo po malo napredujem.
For me the greatest success is when I feel that little by little I am making progress.
Kada se dobro koncentriram, lakše držim pažnju i svakodnevno učim bez stresa.
When I concentrate well, it is easier to keep my attention and I study every day without stress.
U džep jakne uvijek stavim mali šal kad je vjetar hladan.
In the pocket of my jacket I always put a small scarf when the wind is cold.
Kad je šal mokar od kiše, više ne miriše lijepo.
When the scarf is wet from the rain, it no longer smells nice.
Kad bi on imao više strpljenja, ne bi ga toliko smetale male pogreške.
If he had more patience, small mistakes would not bother him so much.
Učiteljica kaže da je svaki put kad napredujemo važan i da uspjeh dolazi polako.
The teacher says that every time we make progress is important and that success comes slowly.
Kad vidim svoje stare bilješke, vidim koliko sam već napredovala na tom tečaju.
When I see my old notes, I see how much I have already progressed in that course.
Kad duboko dišem, lakše spavam.
When I breathe deeply, I sleep more easily.
Motivacija mi je važna kad učim hrvatski.
Motivation is important to me when I study Croatian.
Moja vrijedna sestra ustaje rano kad čuje budilicu.
My hardworking sister gets up early when she hears the alarm clock.
Učiteljica nam daje dodatne vježbe kad se spremamo za ispit.
The teacher gives us additional exercises when we are preparing for the exam.
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.
Nadam se da će policija rijetko davati kaznu na našem križanju kad vozimo pažljivo.
I hope that the police will rarely give a fine at our intersection when we drive carefully.
Bicikl parkiram na parkiralištu tek kad je kaciga na stolu i kad ugasim svjetlo na biciklu.
I park the bicycle in the parking lot only when the helmet is on the table and when I turn off the light on the bike.
Zid prema podrumu je debeo, pa se kroz njega ništa ne čuje, čak ni kad djeca glasno pričaju.
The wall toward the basement is thick, so nothing can be heard through it, not even when the children talk loudly.
Kad djeca uče voziti bicikl, učitelj ih vodi do semafora i pokazuje kako staviti kacigu.
When children are learning to ride a bicycle, the teacher leads them to the traffic light and shows them how to put on a helmet.
Kad stalno učiš, lice ti ponekad izgleda umorno.
When you study all the time, your face sometimes looks tired.
Kad idem u poštu, uvijek provjerim imam li novčanik u torbi.
When I go to the post office, I always check whether I have my wallet in the bag.
Kad je sunce jako, stavim šešir na glavu i rukavice ostaju kod kuće.
When the sun is strong, I put a hat on my head and the gloves stay at home.
Kad dobijem poziv na zabavu, često ne znam koga da povedem sa sobom.
When I get an invitation to a party, I often don’t know whom to take with me.
Za mene je svaka osoba važna kad govori istinu mirnim glasom.
For me every person is important when they speak the truth in a calm voice.
Na zabavi se pokušavamo zabaviti, čak i kad se dogodi nešto neugodno.
At the party we try to have fun, even when something unpleasant happens.
Ona zna zabaviti goste pričajući priče o tome što se dogodilo u njihovom djetinjstvu, čak i kad je tema malo neugodna.
She knows how to entertain the guests by telling stories about what happened in their childhood, even when the topic is a bit unpleasant.
Kad poštar donese pismo iz knjižare, odmah ga otvaram i čitam što piše.
When the postman brings a letter from the bookstore, I immediately open it and read what it says.
Kad je zrak suh, pijem više vode tijekom dana.
When the air is dry, I drink more water during the day.
Kad netko objavi glupu šalu na mreži, ona je jednostavno promijeni ili izbriše.
When someone posts a silly joke on the network, she simply changes it or deletes it.
Djeca idu spavati kasno kad je školski praznik.
Children go to sleep late when it is a school holiday.
Povijest je zanimljiva kad profesor priča prave priče iz života.
History is interesting when the professor tells real stories from life.
Grad je manje zagađen kad ljudi prestanu pušiti cigarete na ulici.
The city is less polluted when people stop smoking cigarettes in the street.
Studenti uživaju kad nakon ispita imaju cijeli dan bez obaveza.
Students enjoy it when after an exam they have a whole day without obligations.
Šetalište je mirno kad nema puno ljudi i svi tiho razgovaraju.
The promenade is calm when there are not many people and everyone talks quietly.
Aplikacija mi šalje poruku svaki put kad zaboravim ponoviti nove riječi.
The app sends me a message every time I forget to revise new words.
Svaki put kad ga vidim, osjećam se mirnije.
Every time I see him, I feel calmer.
Volim kad vidim da mladi volontiraju i sudjeluju u životu grada.
I like it when I see that young people volunteer and participate in the life of the city.
Volim sudjelovati u raspravama na sastanku kad tema nije previše teška.
I like to take part in discussions at the meeting when the topic is not too difficult.
Njen glas je lijep kad pjeva u parku.
Her voice is beautiful when she sings in the park.
Kad imam novi recept, spremam ga u bilježnicu kako bih ga kasnije lakše našao.
When I have a new recipe, I put it in my notebook so that I can find it more easily later.
Kad turist izgubi smjer u stranom gradu, dobar vodič mu daje jasan prijevod svih uputa.
When a tourist loses their way in a foreign city, a good guide gives them a clear translation of all the instructions.
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.
Kad sam umorna, samo lagano bacam loptu na koš u dvorani za košarku da bih ostala u formi.
When I am tired, I just gently throw the ball at the hoop in the basketball hall so that I stay in shape.
Kad navijači i navijačice pjevaju, naše raspoloženje raste i imamo još više energije.
When the fans sing, our mood rises and we have even more energy.
Pokušavam zadržati dobru energiju čak i kad protivnik vodi.
I try to keep good energy even when the opponent is leading.
Kad smo u dobroj formi, osjećamo se potpuno spremni za utakmicu.
When we are in good shape, we feel completely ready for the match.
Kad redovito čistimo stan, stol je rjeđe prljav.
When we clean the apartment regularly, the table is dirty less often.
Za mene je najveća sreća kad cijela obitelj mirno večera zajedno.
For me the greatest happiness is when the whole family has a calm dinner together.
Kad učim, stavljam slušalice i slušam tihi zvuk mora.
When I study, I put on headphones and listen to the quiet sound of the sea.
Kad imam alergiju, često kihnem i dobijem lagan kašalj.
When I have an allergy, I often sneeze and get a light cough.
Kad počne oluja, čujemo jaku grmljavinu iznad grada.
When a storm starts, we hear loud thunder above the city.
Kad putujemo prema zapadu, zalazak sunca izgleda duže.
When we travel toward the west, the sunset seems longer.
Nakon dugog dana najveća mi je sreća kad legnem u krevet i osjetim pravi odmor.
After a long day my greatest happiness is when I lie down in bed and feel real rest.
Kad imam jak kašalj, ostajem u krevetu i budan slušam tihi zvuk kiše.
When I have a strong cough, I stay in bed and awake I listen to the quiet sound of the rain.
On trči brže kad publika tiho pjeva.
He runs faster when the audience sings quietly.
Kad ne znaš odgovor, bolje je da šutiš.
When you don't know the answer, it is better that you keep silent.
Kad sam umorna, učim hrvatski teže nego kad sam odmorena.
When I am tired, I study Croatian harder than when I am rested.
Djeca pamte zadatak bolje kad učiteljica govori polako.
Children remember the task better when the teacher speaks slowly.
Kad pada jaka kiša, nigdje ne vidim djecu na igralištu.
When heavy rain is falling, I don’t see children anywhere on the playground.
Kad živimo u inozemstvu, iskustvo jezika i kulture je drukčije.
When we live abroad, the experience of the language and culture is different.
Kad imamo mali budžet, tražimo oglas za besplatan događaj u gradu.
When we have a small budget, we look for an ad for a free event in the city.
Učiti hrvatski svaki dan je dobro iskustvo, pogotovo kad vidiš svoj napredak.
Studying Croatian every day is a good experience, especially when you see your own progress.
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.
Važno je brzo se pomiriti kad znamo da je ljubav jača od problema.
It is important to make up quickly when we know that love is stronger than problems.
Kad je ljut, on preglasno viče na televizor.
When he is angry, he shouts too loudly at the TV.
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.
Uvijek nosim punjač sa sobom, jer baterija brzo padne kad gledam serije.
I always carry a charger with me, because the battery drops quickly when I watch series.
Kad napravim sažetak, lakše se sjetim važnih detalja.
When I make a summary, it is easier to remember the important details.
Ponekad se osjećam zbunjeno kad čujem kako se drugi ponašaju u novoj zemlji.
Sometimes I feel confused when I hear how others behave in a new country.
I kad sam zbunjen, pokušavam biti uporan i nastaviti govoriti hrvatski.
Even when I am confused, I try to be persistent and keep speaking Croatian.
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.
Kad zapisujem naglaske u bilježnicu, lakše vidim razliku u izgovoru.
When I write the accents in the notebook, I more easily see the difference in pronunciation.
Primijetio sam da se osjećam sigurnije kad ponovim rečenicu naglas.
I (male) have noticed that I feel more confident when I repeat the sentence out loud.
Kad vidim malu razliku u svom izgovoru, osjećam da napredujem, koliko god korak bio malen.
When I see a small difference in my pronunciation, I feel that I am making progress, however small the step is.
Učiteljica nas hrabri da se izražavamo slobodno, čak i kad nismo sigurni je li rečenica potpuno pravilna.
The teacher (female) encourages us to express ourselves freely, even when we are not sure whether the sentence is completely correct.
Ona misli da je radoznala strankinja hrabra kad govori hrvatski pred razredom.
She thinks that the curious foreign woman is brave when she speaks Croatian in front of the class.
Ponekad se zbunim na ispitu kad učitelj brzo promijeni pitanje.
Sometimes I get confused in the exam when the teacher quickly changes the question.
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.
Kad je plaća mala, svaki dodatni trošak nas brine.
When the salary is small, every additional expense worries us.
Kad kasnimo na vlak, zovemo taksi i nadamo se da vozač zna najbrži put.
When we are late for the train, we call a taxi and hope that the driver knows the fastest way.
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.
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.
Kad plaća raste, lakše je platiti smještaj i druge troškove bez da stalno računamo budžet.
When the salary rises, it is easier to pay for accommodation and other expenses without constantly calculating the budget.
Kad putujemo, često perem nekoliko majica ručno u kupaonici umjesto u perilici.
When we travel, I often wash a few T‑shirts by hand in the bathroom instead of in the washing machine.
Sada, kad usporedim svoje stare bilješke i nove rečenice, vidim da je moja nada imala smisla.
Now, when I compare my old notes and new sentences, I see that my hope made sense.
On trči sporije kad je umoran.
He runs more slowly when he is tired.
Osjećam se povezan s tobom kad zajedno učimo hrvatski, bez obzira na to što smo daleko.
I feel connected with you when we study Croatian together, regardless of the fact that we are far away.
Ponekad sumnjam jesam li dovoljno iskrena kad govorim hrvatski.
Sometimes I doubt whether I am sincere enough when I speak Croatian.
Kad osjetim sumnju, sjedim u parku i mirno učim hrvatski.
When I feel doubt, I sit in the park and calmly study Croatian.
Kad otvorimo prozor, soba izgleda svjetlije.
When we open the window, the room looks brighter.
Kad sam usamljen, zovem prijateljicu da mi pravi društvo.
When I am lonely, I call a (female) friend to keep me company.
Svaki put kad ispriča isti vic, smijemo se manje nego prošli put.
Every time he tells the same joke, we laugh less than the last time.
Kad sam motiviran, lakše rješavam težak zadatak i ne vidim mane tog posla.
When I am motivated, I solve a difficult task more easily and I do not see the disadvantages of that job.
Kad se pojavi veći konflikt, tražimo kompromis tako da svaka strana nešto dobije.
When a bigger conflict appears, we look for a compromise so that each side gets something.
Kad otvorim ladicu prebrzo, kutija ponekad padne s ruba i ključevi ispadnu.
When I open the drawer too quickly, the box sometimes falls from the edge and the keys fall out.
Kad dostava stigne, dostavljač će mi dati potvrdu.
When the delivery arrives, the delivery person will give me a confirmation.
Kad budem došla kući, stavit ću kusur u torbicu i spremiti račun.
When I get home, I will put the change into my purse and put away the receipt.
Kad budemo završili kupnju, naći ćemo blagajnu bez reda.
When we finish shopping, we will find a cash register without a line.
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.
Kad budem skuhala krumpir, dodat ću ga u salatu.
When I have cooked the potatoes, I will add them to the salad.
Kad budeš kupio mrkvu na tržnici, uzmi i malo luka.
When you buy carrots at the market, also take a bit of onion.
Kad budemo završili večeru, spremit ćemo piletinu u hladnjak za sutra.
When we finish dinner, we’ll put the chicken in the fridge for tomorrow.
Nemoj otvoriti prozor kad je vani oluja.
Don’t open the window when there is a storm outside.
Kad nađem maslac, stavit ću ga na kruh i pojesti jednu bananu.
When I find the butter, I will put it on bread and eat a banana.
Kad budem kod frizerke, poslat ću ti poruku i reći ću ti sviđa li mi se frizura.
When I’m at the hairdresser’s, I’ll send you a message and tell you whether I like the hairstyle.
Hvala ti; kad mi ih doneseš, napravit ću ti sendvič s maslacem i dat ću ti i jogurt.
Thank you; when you bring them to me, I’ll make you a sandwich with butter and I’ll give you yogurt too.
Kad narežem grožđe i jagode, stavim ih u drugu posudu i nosim u park.
When I cut up the grapes and strawberries, I put them into another container and take them to the park.
Kad je popravak gotov, stolica više ne škripi.
When the repair is done, the chair no longer squeaks.
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.
Kad je zima, pijemo čaj u tihoj sobi.
When it is winter, we drink tea in a quiet room.
Kad se vratim u općinu na šalter, službenica stavlja pečat na kopiju i provjerava dokumentaciju.
When I return to the municipality to the counter, the clerk puts a stamp on the copy and checks the documentation.
Kad platim, službenica mi daje potvrdu s pečatom.
When I pay, the clerk gives me a confirmation with a stamp.
Kad dođem kući, provjerim mapu i vidim da je moj zahtjev već odobren.
When I get home, I check the folder and see that my request has already been approved.
Kad je kuća mirna, lakše zaspim.
When the house is quiet, I fall asleep more easily.
Kad gledamo vijesti navečer, televizor se stalno gasi.
When we watch the news in the evening, the TV keeps turning off.
Kad budem ispunila obrazac, predat ću ga na šalteru.
When I have filled out the form, I will submit it at the counter.
Kad je noć mirna, lakše zaspim.
When the night is quiet, I fall asleep more easily.
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.
Kad je izložba gotova, galerija opet postaje mirna i tiha.
When the exhibition is over, the gallery becomes calm and quiet again.
Kad budemo imali više vremena, ići ćemo u galeriju i poslije na kavu pokraj rijeke.
When we have more time, we will go to the gallery and afterwards for coffee by the river.
Kad je gužva u gradu, put do škole traje dugo.
When there is traffic in the city, the trip to school takes a long time.
Kad budemo imali više vremena, pogledat ćemo novu izložbu u galeriji.
When we have more time, we will look at the new exhibition in the gallery.
Kad je vrijeme lijepo, najviše volim sjediti u parku.
When the weather is nice, I like sitting in the park the most.
Kad je u centru velika gužva, radije idemo pješice.
When it’s very crowded in the center, we prefer to go on foot.
Kad budemo imali više vremena, ponovit ćemo još jednom ovaj težak zadatak.
When we have more time, we will repeat this difficult task once again.
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