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Usages of jak
Ljeti često nosim sunčane naočale kad je sunce jako.
In summer I often wear sunglasses when the sun is strong.
Moj brat je jak.
My brother is strong.
Njena mačka spava na balkonu kad je sunce jako.
Her cat sleeps on the balcony when the sun is strong.
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.
Naš protivnik je večeras jak, ali se ne bojimo poraza.
Our opponent is strong tonight, but we are not afraid of defeat.
Kad počne oluja, čujemo jaku grmljavinu iznad grada.
When a storm starts, we hear loud thunder above the city.
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.
Između nas je jaka veza i dugo prijateljstvo.
Between us there is a strong connection and a long friendship.
Doktorica kaže da treba držati usta zatvorena kad je zrak hladan i vjetar jak.
The doctor says that one should keep one’s mouth closed when the air is cold and the wind is strong.
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