Usages of se
Ovdje se plaća karticom ili gotovinom.
Here one pays by card or in cash.
U ovom kafiću se ne puši; to je zabranjeno.
In this cafe people don’t smoke; it is forbidden.
U banci se čeka u redu.
At the bank one waits in a line.
Kad je promet velik, u gradu se vozi polako.
When traffic is heavy, people drive slowly in the city.
U banci se ne govori glasno, čeka se u redu i ne puši se.
In the bank one does not speak loudly, one waits in a line, and one does not smoke.
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.
Kruh se peče u pećnici.
Bread is baked in the oven.
Baka mi je poslala dugo pismo iz kojeg se osjeća njena ljubav.
Grandmother sent me a long letter from which one can feel her love.
Kad se osjećaš drugačije, reci mi kako ti je.
When you feel different, tell me how you are.
Djeca se igraju u parku.
The children are playing in the park.
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.
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.
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.
Trebala bi se malo odmoriti, jer si danas stvarno umorna.
You should rest a bit, because you are really tired today. (to a female)
Prema novom zakonu, plastika se mora bolje reciklirati.
According to the new law, plastic has to be recycled better.
Vrijeme se brzo mijenja u gradu.
The weather changes quickly in the city.
Dok duboko dišemo u parku, osjećamo da nam se pluća čiste i da je taj trenutak koristan za zdravlje.
While we breathe deeply in the park, we feel that our lungs are being cleaned and that this moment is useful for our health.
U obitelji se ponekad dogodi mala svađa za stolom.
In the family a small argument sometimes happens at the table.
Ne želim se previše brinuti zbog ispita.
I don’t want to worry too much because of the exam.
Učiteljica odgovara da se hrvatski danas može učiti bilo kada, jer postoje digitalne platforme i online‑tečajevi.
The teacher (female) answers that today Croatian can be studied at any time, because there are digital platforms and online courses.
Čini mi se da je hrvatski lakši danas.
It seems to me that Croatian is easier today.
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.
Trgovina se otvara rano ujutro.
The store opens early in the morning.
Nakon sat vremena na ekranu se pojavi moj redni broj.
After an hour, my queue number appears on the screen.
U fotokopirnici opet fotokopiram papire, jer mi se printer kod kuće stalno gasi.
At the copy shop I photocopy the papers again, because my printer at home keeps shutting down.
Kad gledamo vijesti navečer, televizor se stalno gasi.
When we watch the news in the evening, the TV keeps turning off.
Vraćam se kući pješice poslije posla.
I am going back home on foot after work.
Odjednom se pojavio poštar na vratima.
Suddenly the postman appeared at the door.
Ako budemo trčali predugo, brzo ćemo se umoriti.
If we run for too long, we will get tired quickly.
Ako klikneš na plavu tipku, datoteka će se otvoriti na zaslonu.
If you click the blue button, the file will open on the screen.
Htjela sam pitati može li se rata za kredit uplatiti online, ali sam zaboravila.
I wanted to ask whether the loan installment could be paid online, but I forgot.
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 pritisnem prekidač, bojler se čuje, ali topla voda ne dolazi odmah.
When I press the switch, the boiler can be heard, but hot water doesn’t come right away.
Poslije sastanka joj se žuri kući, ali joj se ipak ostaje još malo na kavi s kolegicom.
After the meeting she is in a hurry to get home, but she still feels like staying a little longer for coffee with her colleague.
Ako ti se sutra bude išlo u šetnju, možemo prošetati do rijeke i usput kupiti pecivo.
If you feel like going for a walk tomorrow, we can walk to the river and buy pastries on the way.
Auto nam se pokvario na autocesti, pa smo zvali pomoć.
The car broke down on the highway, so we called for help.
Kad je kvaka mokra, vrata se teže otvaraju.
When the handle is wet, the door is harder to open.
Još se nismo navikli na novi raspored u uredu.
We still haven’t gotten used to the new schedule at the office.
Iako je umorna, nećakinja kaže da joj se još ide na ljuljačku i u pješčanik.
Although she is tired, my niece says she still feels like going to the swing and the sandbox.
Nemoj se sramiti pitati ako nešto ne razumiješ.
Don’t be ashamed to ask if you don’t understand something.
Kelj se kuha dulje od blitve, zato ga stavljam u lonac ranije.
Kale cooks longer than chard, so I put it into the pot earlier.
Jutros sam se probudila rano zbog kiše.
This morning I woke up early because of the rain.
S kolegicom se dogovaram o novom terminu sastanka.
I am making arrangements with my colleague about a new meeting time.
Kad stignemo na obalu, želim se odmah osvježiti u moru, a poslije sjediti u hladovini.
When we get to the coast, I want to refresh myself in the sea right away, and afterward sit in the shade.
Ako se poslije kiše otopli, djeca će opet trčati po dvorištu.
If it gets warmer after the rain, the children will run around the yard again.
Vlasnica je pokazala kako se čisti kopito prije nego što konj opet ide na pašnjak.
The owner showed how a hoof is cleaned before the horse goes out to the pasture again.
Mandarina je slatka i lako se jede.
A mandarin is sweet and easy to eat.
Narančasta boja mi se sviđa više od sive.
I like the color orange more than gray.
Noćas smo vidjeli munju, a odmah zatim čuo se grom.
Last night we saw lightning, and right after that we heard thunder.
Noću se na stablu često čuje sova.
At night an owl is often heard in the tree.
Na kauču imamo novu navlaku koja se lako pere.
On the couch we have a new cover that is easy to wash.
Ravnateljica kaže da će se u zbornici razgovarati o raspustu, a u kabinetu o svjedodžbi.
The principal says that in the staff room they will talk about the school break, and in the office about the report card.
Čula se sirena, pa je policajac odmah pogledao prema mostu.
A siren was heard, so the policeman immediately looked toward the bridge.
Kad se čuje sirena, policajka i vatrogaskinja brzo izlaze iz zgrade.
When a siren is heard, the policewoman and the female firefighter quickly come out of the building.
U drugoj rečenici subjekt nije izrečen, ali se predikat lako prepoznaje.
In the second sentence, the subject is not expressed, but the predicate is easy to recognize.
U uputama je naglašeno da se na kraju mora provjeriti svaki subjekt i svaki predikat.
It is emphasized in the instructions that in the end every subject and every predicate must be checked.
Mojoj sestri se danas pije limunada, a meni se jede nešto slatko iz slastičarnice.
My sister feels like drinking lemonade today, and I feel like eating something sweet from the pastry shop.
Kad mi se ne govori, samo klimnem i pošaljem kratku poruku.
When I don’t feel like talking, I just nod and send a short message.
Kad dođem kući, želim se malo odmoriti.
When I get home, I want to rest a little.
Ovuda se ide prema policijskoj upravi.
This way leads toward the police administration.
Kamion se kreće polako.
The truck is moving slowly.
Premijera se može rasprodati večeras.
The premiere can sell out tonight.
Ulaznice za premijeru mogu se rasprodati.
The tickets for the premiere can sell out.
Bubanj jedva da se kreće.
The drum is barely moving.
Emisija buke jedva da se čuje.
The noise emissions can barely be heard.
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