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Usages of istina
Nije istina da si glupa; hrvatski jezik je ponekad jednostavno težak.
It is not true that you are stupid; the Croatian language is simply difficult sometimes.
Djeca uče da je bolje reći istinu nego malu laž i da je uvijek loše lagati.
Children learn that it is better to tell the truth than a small lie and that it is always bad to lie.
Govoreći istinu mirnim glasom, ona svaki dogovor završi bez stresa.
By telling the truth in a calm voice, she finishes every agreement without stress.
Za mene je svaka osoba važna kad govori istinu mirnim glasom.
For me every person is important when they speak the truth in a calm voice.
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