Usages of više
On pokušava opet, zato uči više i govori manje svaki dan.
He is trying again, therefore he studies more and speaks less every day.
Želim učiti više, a gledati manje filmova.
I want to study more and watch fewer movies.
On više voli čaj nego kavu.
He likes tea more than coffee.
Da imam više novca, ljeto bih provela na moru.
If I had more money, I would spend the summer at the sea. (female speaker)
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.
Učitelj mi je dao savjet da imam više strpljenja sa sobom.
The teacher gave me the advice to have more patience with myself.
Roditelji su rekli da moram više paziti na vrijeme i ne kasniti na ispit.
The parents said that I have to pay more attention to the time and not be late for the exam.
Kad bi on imao više strpljenja, ne bi mu toliko smetale male pogreške.
If he had more patience, small mistakes would not bother him so much.
Doktorica kaže da moj trbuh izgleda zdravo, ali da trebam više vježbati.
The (female) doctor says that my stomach looks healthy, but that I need to exercise more.
Kad je zrak suh, pijem više vode tijekom dana.
When the air is dry, I drink more water during the day.
Ona rijetko jede rižu za večeru, jer više voli juhu i povrće.
She rarely eats rice for dinner because she prefers soup and vegetables.
Ona misli da, ako recikliramo više, stvarno pomažemo planetu.
She thinks that if we recycle more, we really help the planet.
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.
Da su naši prijatelji volontirali s nama prošle subote, skupljali bismo više smeća.
If our friends had volunteered with us last Saturday, we would have collected more trash.
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.
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.
Njena prijateljica više voli odbojku i trenira je svaki utorak u istoj dvorani.
Her friend prefers volleyball and practices it every Tuesday in the same hall.
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.
Trener kaže da rezultat nije najvažniji, ali svi volimo pobjedu više nego poraz.
The coach says that the result is not the most important, but we all like victory more than defeat.
Što više učim hrvatski, to manje osjećam stres.
The more I study Croatian, the less I feel stress.
Postoji više vrsta zadataka: neki provjeravaju rječnik, a drugi izgovor.
There are several types of exercises: some check vocabulary, and others pronunciation.
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.
Njena sestra ima više pratiteljica jer piše blog o hrvatskoj državi i politici.
Her sister has more female followers because she writes a blog about the Croatian state and politics.
Kod općenito zdravog ručka koristimo manje soli i više povrća i začina.
In a generally healthy lunch we use less salt and more vegetables and spices.
On zna ispričati dobar vic, ali općenito više volim miran razgovor.
He knows how to tell a good joke, but in general I prefer a calm conversation.
Općenito volim miran park više nego bučan bar.
In general I like a quiet park more than a noisy bar.
Možemo premjestiti stol bliže prozoru da bude više svjetla.
We can move the table closer to the window so there is more light.
Možemo premjestiti kauč bliže prozoru, da bude više svjetla.
We can move the couch closer to the window so there is more light.
Da barem imam više vremena, ne bih morao učiti hrvatski cijelu noć.
If only I had more time, I wouldn’t have to study Croatian all night.
Slikar kaže da dobra boja i mirna ruka znače više od skupog kista.
The painter says that good paint and a steady hand mean more than an expensive brush.
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.
Molim vas, recite mi koji pejzaž vam se više sviđa: onaj sa snijegom ili onaj s morem?
Please tell me which landscape you like more: the one with snow or the one with the sea?
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 budemo imali više vremena, ponovit ćemo još jednom ovaj težak zadatak.
When we have more time, we will repeat this difficult task once again.
Selotejp je dobar za paket, ali za školski projekt ipak više volim ljepilo.
Tape is good for a package, but for a school project I still prefer glue.
U svibnju i lipnju često organiziramo izlete, jer djeca tada imaju više energije.
In May and June we often organize trips, because the children have more energy then.
U rujnu i listopadu vraćamo se redovitom rasporedu i opet više učimo nego ljeti.
In September and October we return to a regular schedule and study more again than in summer.
Kad su kolica puna, više volim nositi voće u ruci nego tražiti još jednu košaricu.
When the cart is full, I prefer carrying fruit in my hand rather than looking for another basket.
Kad budemo imali više vremena, posadit ćemo još sadnica uz ogradu.
When we have more time, we will plant more seedlings by the fence.
Kad sam gladan, ponekad mi se jede burek sa sirom, ali danas mi se više pije kamilica.
When I’m hungry, sometimes I feel like eating cheese burek, but today I feel more like drinking chamomile tea.
Kad budemo imali više vremena, napravit ćemo i kobasice za zimu.
When we have more time, we will also make sausages for winter.
Ako ti taj termin ne odgovara, možemo ga promijeniti; ja inače zakazujem sastanke rano, da poslije imam više vremena.
If that appointment time doesn’t suit you, we can change it; I normally schedule meetings early, so that later I have more time.
Kad bi bilo više vremena, ponovili bismo zadatak još jednom.
If there were more time, we would repeat the exercise once more.
Kod velikog kružnog toka uvijek ima više auta, zato pješak mora dodatno paziti.
At the big roundabout there are always more cars, so a pedestrian has to be extra careful.
Kad budem imala više vremena, sastavit ću poruku za roditelje.
When I have more time, I will compose a message for the parents.
Kad imam više vremena, pečem brokulu i cvjetaču u pećnici s malo ulja.
When I have more time, I bake broccoli and cauliflower in the oven with a little oil.
U novom stanu imamo više prostora nego prije.
We have more space in the new apartment than before.
Kad je temperatura visoka, pijem više vode.
When the temperature is high, I drink more water.
Bilo bi lijepo da se pomirimo prije večere, jer jedan poljubac ponekad znači više od deset riječi.
It would be nice if we made up before dinner, because one kiss sometimes means more than ten words.
Kad je dijete tužno, zagrljaj mu pomaže više od riječi.
When a child is sad, a hug helps more than words.
Zimi mi više odgovara vuna nego pamuk.
In winter wool suits me better than cotton.
Kad pada kiša, oko štale uvijek ima više blata nego na stazi.
When it rains, there is always more mud around the barn than on the path.
Ovaj pulover je od mekane vune, ali ona više voli lagan pamuk.
This sweater is made of soft wool, but she prefers light cotton.
Narančasta boja mi se sviđa više od sive.
I like the color orange more than gray.
Ova vrućina mi ne odgovara, pa pijem više vode.
This heat does not suit me, so I drink more water.
Zimi mi više smeta hladnoća nego kiša.
In winter the cold bothers me more than the rain.
Djeca više vole pekmez od paštete.
The children like jam more than pâté.
Ubuduće ću više paziti na džeparac, jer mi novca često ponestane već sredinom tjedna.
From now on I will watch my pocket money more, because I often run out of money already in the middle of the week.
Kad je sirena utihnula, vatrogaskinja je rekla da više nema dima.
When the siren fell silent, the female firefighter said that there was no more smoke.
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