Usages of za
Jučer sam kupio kartu za autobus.
Yesterday I bought a ticket for the bus.
Ovo je za vas.
This is for you.
Nema dovoljno vremena za ručak.
There is not enough time for lunch.
Za mene je Ana najbolja učiteljica.
For me, Ana is the best teacher.
Možda je vrijeme za ručak.
Maybe it is time for lunch.
Treba mi drugi ključ za sobu.
I need another key for the room.
Imamo novac za ručak.
We have money for lunch.
Ana i Sara razgovaraju o ulaznicama za kino.
Ana and Sara are talking about tickets for the cinema.
Imam dvije stvari za danas.
I have two things for today.
Moja prijateljica pita za mjesto u kinu.
My friend asks for a seat at the cinema.
Imam poklon za vas.
I have a gift for you.
Trebam papir za zadaću.
I need paper for homework.
Torta je za rođendan mog djeda.
The cake is for my grandfather’s birthday.
Treba nam žlica za juhu.
We need a spoon for the soup.
Za mene svatko ima pravo na svoje mišljenje i na miran razgovor.
For me everyone has the right to their own opinion and to a calm conversation.
Za ljeto smo već napravili rezervaciju u malom hotelu.
For the summer we have already made a reservation in a small hotel.
On kaže da mu je sladoled najbolji desert, ali ja posebno volim povrće za večeru.
He says that ice cream is the best dessert for him, but I especially like vegetables for dinner.
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.
Za mene je miran razgovor važniji od filma.
For me a calm conversation is more important than a movie.
Za nju pripremam ribu, a za njega pripremam meso.
For her I am preparing fish, and for him I am preparing meat.
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.
Vikendom pripremam juhu za obitelj.
On weekends I prepare soup for the family.
Večeras ću pripremiti juhu za obitelj.
Tonight I will prepare soup for the family.
Za sljedeće putovanje uzet ću samo malu torbu.
For the next trip I will take only a small bag.
Bilo bi dobro da se zajedno spremamo za ispit.
It would be good if we prepare together for the exam.
Večeras se spremam za ispit iz hrvatskog.
Tonight I am preparing for the Croatian exam.
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.
Osjećam da sam sada na boljoj razini i to mi daje motivaciju za novi uspjeh.
I feel that I am now at a better level and that gives me motivation for new success.
Za njen novi posao pripremamo malo iznenađenje i obiteljsko slavlje.
For her new job we are preparing a small surprise and a family celebration.
Ujak je pametan i uvijek ima dobar razlog za svoje savjete.
My uncle is smart and always has a good reason for his advice.
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.
Učiteljica nam daje dodatne vježbe kad se spremamo za ispit.
The teacher gives us additional exercises when we are preparing for the exam.
Razmišljajući o ispitu, vidim da uopće nema razloga za veliki stres.
Thinking about the exam, I see that there is really no reason for big stress at all.
On je stručnjak za hrvatski jezik.
He is an expert in the Croatian language.
Pokušavam štedjeti novac za ljeto.
I am trying to save money for the summer.
Za mene je život lijep.
For me, life is beautiful.
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.
Za našu djecu želimo mirnu budućnost bez velikog stresa.
For our children we want a calm future without big stress.
Ako me boli trbuh, ne jedem puno za doručak.
If my stomach hurts, I don’t eat much for breakfast.
Za prijavu na tu mrežu trebaš e-mail i lozinku.
For registration on that network you need an email and a password.
Lozinka za moj profil je duga, ali sigurna.
The password for my profile is long, but secure.
Moramo napraviti prijavu za tečaj hrvatskog jezika.
We have to register for the Croatian language course.
Naša prijava za tečaj je već spremna.
Our application for the course is already ready.
Za mene je ovaj most siguran.
For me this bridge is safe.
Za školski praznik djeca ne idu u školu.
During the school holiday, children do not go to school.
Za pauzu nosim sendvič i bocu vode u ruksaku.
For the break I carry a sandwich and a bottle of water in my backpack.
Tjestenina mu je draža od riže, pa uvijek bira tjesteninu za ručak.
Pasta is dearer to him than rice, so he always chooses pasta for lunch.
Ona rijetko jede rižu za večeru, jer više voli juhu i povrće.
She rarely eats rice for dinner because she prefers soup and vegetables.
Imam novu aplikaciju za učenje jezika i svaki dan je otvaram na mobitelu.
I have a new app for language learning and every day I open it on my phone.
Predugo gledanje u ekran nije dobro za oči, pa ponekad zatvorim laptop i odem u park.
Looking at a screen for too long is not good for the eyes, so sometimes I close the laptop and go to the park.
Profesor je stručnjak za hrvatski jezik.
The professor is an expert in the Croatian language.
Djeca biraju film za večeras.
The children are choosing a movie for tonight.
Za mene je učenje hrvatskog jezika važno.
For me, learning the Croatian language is important.
Smeće bacamo u posebnu kantu za papir i u drugu kantu za plastične boce.
We throw the trash into a special bin for paper and into another bin for plastic bottles.
Naša udruga za okoliš svake subote volontira u parku i oko rijeke.
Our association for the environment volunteers every Saturday in the park and around the river.
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.
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.
Na izborima za gradonačelnicu ona je obećala da će više ulagati u zaštitu okoliša.
At the elections for mayor (female) she promised that she would invest more in the protection of the environment.
Ovaj put ću glasati, jer želim da se čuje naš glas za čišći okoliš.
This time I will vote because I want our voice for a cleaner environment to be heard.
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 mreži sam potpisala još jednu peticiju, ovaj put za bolji javni prijevoz u našem gradu.
On the internet I signed another petition, this time for better public transport in our city.
Kanta za papir stoji na posebnom mjestu ispred škole.
The bin for paper stands in a special place in front of the school.
Volonter često dolazi u azil za životinje.
The volunteer often comes to the animal shelter.
Večeras ću napraviti plan za ispit.
Tonight I will make a plan for the exam.
Na Svjetski dan životinja djeca idu u azil za životinje.
On World Animal Day, the children go to the animal shelter.
Turistkinja iz druge zemlje pita nas za smjer do jezera.
A female tourist from another country asks us for the way to the lake.
U restoranu kod jezera čitamo meni s tradicionalnim jelima i tražimo recept za juhu.
In the restaurant by the lake we read the menu with traditional dishes and look for the recipe for the soup.
Njezin prijatelj sanja da bude urednik rječnika za hrvatski jezik.
Her friend dreams of being the editor of a dictionary for the Croatian language.
Za mene plaća nije jedini cilj; važna mi je i sigurnost posla.
For me, salary is not the only goal; job security is also important to me.
Ipak sam zahvalna što imam posao i vrijeme za izlete.
Still, I am grateful that I have a job and time for trips.
Na predavanju o okolišu profesor govori o opasnosti plastike za našu zemlju i planet.
At the lecture about the environment the professor talks about the danger of plastic for our country and the planet.
Nadam se da ćemo zajedno donijeti pametnu odluku kako bismo sačuvali jezera i doline za buduće turiste.
I hope that together we will make a smart decision so that we can preserve the lakes and valleys for future tourists.
Urednik provjerava sastojke u svakom receptu za časopis.
The editor checks the ingredients in every recipe for the magazine.
Za mene je park ljepši od ulice.
For me the park is more beautiful than the street.
Učiteljica opisuje svoj plan za izlet.
The teacher is describing her plan for the trip.
Plastika je opasna za naš planet.
Plastic is dangerous for our planet.
Za mene je miran razgovor najvažniji.
For me a calm conversation is the most important.
Jutros sam se probudila odmorena i osjećam novu energiju za dan.
This morning I woke up rested and I feel new energy for the day.
Sinoć sam se odmorila ranije da bih danas imala više energije za trening.
Last night I rested earlier so that today I would have more energy for training.
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.
Za odbojku nam treba visoka mreža i mekša lopta, pa često igramo na pijesku iza igrališta.
For volleyball we need a high net and a softer ball, so we often play on the sand behind the field.
Dok god se barem malo odmorimo poslije posla, imamo dovoljno energije za večernji trening.
As long as we rest at least a little after work, we have enough energy for evening training.
Treniramo svaki dan da bismo na turniru imali veću šansu za pobjedu.
We train every day so that at the tournament we have a better chance of winning.
Kad smo u dobroj formi, osjećamo se potpuno spremni za utakmicu.
When we are in good shape, we feel completely ready for the match.
Jutros sam odmoren i spreman za ispit.
This morning I am rested and ready for the exam.
Na mreži tražim recepte za tradicionalna jela.
On the internet I look for recipes for traditional dishes.
Za nas je važan pozitivan rezultat.
A positive result is important to us.
Mislim da imamo dobru šansu za uspjeh.
I think that we have a good chance for success.
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