Usages of da
Učim u tihoj sobi da se mogu koncentrirati, a glasna glazba mi jako smeta.
I study in a quiet room so that I can concentrate, and loud music really bothers me.
Prije spavanja ugasimo svjetlo i klima-uređaj da štedimo struju.
Before going to sleep we turn off the light and the air conditioner to save electricity.
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.
Kad sam umorna, samo lagano bacam loptu na koš u dvorani za košarku da bih ostala u formi.
When I am tired, I just gently throw the ball at the hoop in the basketball hall so that I stay in shape.
Ne želim odustati ni nakon trećeg poraza, nego se dobro odmoriti da bih sutra igrala bolje.
I don’t want to give up even after the third defeat, but rather rest well so that tomorrow I play better.
Treniramo svaki dan da bismo na turniru imali veću šansu za pobjedu.
We train every day so that at the tournament we have a better chance of winning.
Tijekom dugog turnira kratko sjedimo u svlačionici da bismo se odmorili između poluvremena.
During the long tournament we sit briefly in the locker room so that we can rest between halves.
Ako je zvuk preglasan, skinem slušalice da se mogu koncentrirati.
If the sound is too loud, I take off the headphones so I can concentrate.
Stajali smo pred školom i čekali pravi trenutak da joj zahvalimo na pomoći.
We stood in front of the school and waited for the right moment to thank her for the help.
Dijete je namjerno ostavilo poruku na stolu da podsjeti mamu na školski blagdan.
The child intentionally left a message on the table to remind the mother about the school holiday.
Kad sam usamljen, zovem prijateljicu da mi pravi društvo.
When I am lonely, I call a (female) friend to keep me company.
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 ne bih pogriješila, još jednom provjeravam rok važenja stare iskaznice.
So that I don’t make a mistake, I check the validity period of the old ID card once again.
Danas odmah plaćam pristojbu i čuvam uplatnicu, da imam dokaz.
Today I pay the fee right away and keep the payment slip so that I have proof.
Ovaj put dolazimo ranije u kino, da ne propustimo početak filma.
This time we are coming to the cinema earlier so we don’t miss the beginning of the movie.
Kad je pločnik klizav, moja sestra hoda sporije da ne bi ozlijedila gležanj.
When the sidewalk is slippery, my sister walks more slowly so that she doesn’t injure her ankle.
Ako nađeš vozni red, pokaži mi ga odmah, da provjerimo kašnjenje.
If you find the timetable, show it to me right away, so that we can check the delay.
U fasciklu držim i marker i škare, da ih ne tražim svako jutro.
I keep both the marker and the scissors in the folder so that I don’t look for them every morning.
Stavi poklopac na lonac, molim te, da juha ostane topla.
Put the lid on the pot, please, so that the soup stays warm.
Poklopit ću zdjelicu i staviti je u ormarić da mačka ne dođe do nje.
I will cover the small bowl and put it in the cabinet so that the cat doesn’t get to it.
Imamo štedni plan: svaki mjesec uplatimo malo novca da ne bismo opet bili u minusu.
We have a savings plan: every month we deposit a little money so that we do not end up overdrawn again.
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.
Tvoj rukopis je uredan, ali promijeni redoslijed rečenica da uvod bude jasniji.
Your handwriting is neat, but change the order of the sentences so that the introduction is clearer.
U e-mail ću dodati izvještaj kao prilog, da ga šefica može odmah otvoriti.
I will add the report as an attachment to the email, so that the boss can open it immediately.
Kamo si stavila mokri kaput da se osuši?
Where did you put the wet coat to dry?
Pokušavamo trošiti manje novca na sitnice, da ne bismo sve potrošili prvog vikenda.
We are trying to spend less money on small things so that we don’t spend everything on the first weekend.
Ako ondje opet prenoćimo, odjavit ćemo se ranije da stignemo na vlak bez žurbe.
If we spend the night there again, we will check out earlier so that we catch the train without rushing.
Kad stignemo na odredište, javit ću ti se da znaš da je sve prošlo dobro.
When we reach the destination, I will contact you so that you know everything went well.
Kad uđemo u vagon, sjednimo blizu prozora da lakše čujemo razglas.
When we get into the carriage, let’s sit near the window so that we can hear the loudspeaker more easily.
Roditelji se javljaju čim stignu na odredište, da se ne brinemo.
My parents get in touch as soon as they reach their destination, so that we do not worry.
O godišnjem odmoru odlučujemo zajedno, da nitko ne bude razočaran.
We decide about the vacation together, so that nobody will be disappointed.
Profesorica često uspoređuje hrvatske i engleske rečenice da bismo lakše vidjeli razliku.
The professor often compares Croatian and English sentences so that we can see the difference more easily.
Sestra mi ga je stavila u torbu da ga ne izgubim.
My sister put it in my bag for me so that I wouldn’t lose it.
Stavi čaše na poslužavnik, molim te, da ih ne nosimo jednu po jednu.
Put the glasses on the tray, please, so that we don’t carry them one by one.
Stavi šalicu na tanjurić da ne ostane mrlja na stolu.
Put the cup on the saucer so that no stain is left on the table.
Vatrogaskinja je otvorila prozor da dim brže izađe van.
The female firefighter opened the window so that the smoke would go out faster.
Prije nego što uđeš, odveži vezice i otkopčaj mokri kaput da se brže osuši.
Before you come in, untie the laces and unbutton the wet coat so that it dries faster.
Napravi čvrst čvor da se vrećica ne otvori.
Tie a firm knot so that the bag doesn’t open.
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