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Usages of ostajati
Ostajem sam kod kuće večeras, jer je hladno.
I am staying alone at home tonight because it is cold.
Naša susjeda ostaje kod kuće zbog zdravlja.
Our neighbor (female) is staying at home because of her health.
Vjerojatno ima temperaturu, pa ostaje kod kuće.
She probably has a fever, so she is staying at home.
Zbog kiše ostajem kod kuće.
Because of the rain I am staying at home.
Umoran sam, zato ostajem kod kuće.
I am tired, so I am staying at home.
Naš projekt je velik, pa često ostajemo u uredu do kasno.
Our project is big, so we often stay in the office until late.
Kad me boli glava, ostajem kod kuće.
When I have a headache, I stay at home.
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.
Večeras ostajem duže u uredu.
Tonight I am staying longer in the office.
Dok god treniramo redovito, ostajemo u dobroj formi i rjeđe se razbolimo.
As long as we train regularly, we stay in good shape and get sick less often.
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.
Zbog kihanja ostajem kod kuće.
Because of sneezing, I am staying at home.
Danas ostajem u uredu dulje zbog projekta.
Today I am staying at the office longer because of the project.
U siječnju i veljači u našem gradu često pada kiša, pa vikendom radije ostajemo kod kuće.
In January and February it often rains in our city, so on weekends we prefer to stay at home.
U studenome i prosincu dani su kraći, pa navečer češće ostajemo u toploj sobi.
In November and December the days are shorter, so in the evening we stay in a warm room more often.
U kolovozu je more toplo, pa često ostajemo na plaži.
In August the sea is warm, so we often stay at the beach.
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