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Usages of pokraj
Most je pokraj parka i vodi preko rijeke.
The bridge is next to the park and leads over the river.
Kad budeš imao vremena poslijepodne, dođi pokraj škole.
When you have time in the afternoon, come next to the school. (to a male)
Bicikli su parkirani na velikom parkiralištu pokraj ureda.
The bicycles are parked in the large parking lot next to the office.
Pekara je pokraj supermarketa, pa u pekari kupujem svježi kruh.
The bakery is next to the supermarket, so in the bakery I buy fresh bread.
Večernji susret poslije konferencije bit će u malom baru pokraj hotela.
The evening meeting after the conference will be in a small bar next to the hotel.
Igralište je pokraj škole.
The playground is next to the school.
Mačka rado spava pokraj zdjele s voćem na stolu.
The cat gladly sleeps next to the bowl with fruit on the table.
Uzela sam metlu, očistila kuhinju, oprala sudoper i obrisala pločice pokraj vrata.
I took a broom, cleaned the kitchen, washed the sink, and wiped the tiles next to the door.
Spužva je ostala pokraj sudopera, pa sam brzo obrisala stol.
The sponge was left next to the sink, so I quickly wiped the table.
Nakon večere uvijek ostavim čistu krpu pokraj sudopera.
After dinner I always leave a clean cloth next to the sink.
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