aby

so that

Usages of aby

• V kurzu píšeme krátké věty, abychom nové gramatice dobře rozuměli.: In the course we write short sentences so that we understand the new grammar well.
• Moje babička chce, aby celá rodina byla doma.: My grandmother wants the whole family to be at home.
• Po večeři myju nádobí a čistím stůl, aby měla maminka méně práce.: After dinner I wash the dishes and clean the table so that mom has less work.
• Na obálku píšu adresu velmi pomalu, aby tam nebyla chyba.: I write the address on the envelope very slowly so that there is no mistake there.
• Měl bys číst recept pomalu, aby v polévce nebylo moc soli.: You should read the recipe slowly so that there is not too much salt in the soup.
• Malou lampu chci pověsit na stěnu vedle dveří, aby tam bylo večer dobře vidět.: I want to hang the small lamp on the wall next to the door so that it is easy to see there in the evening.
• Po obědě dám omáčku do mrazáku, aby byla zítra ještě dobrá.: After lunch I will put the sauce into the freezer so that it will still be good tomorrow.
• Než si koupíme lístky, podíváme se na mapu, abychom věděli, kam ta loď jede.: Before we buy tickets, we will look at the map so that we know where the boat is going.
• Na piknik do parku vezmeme deku, vodu a ubrousky, abychom si mohli dát sendviče.: For a picnic in the park we will take a blanket, water, and napkins so that we can have sandwiches.
• Než půjdeme na oslavu, vezmu si modrou bundu a dcera si do batohu dá pastelky, aby mohla kreslit pro babičku.: Before we go to the celebration, I will put on a blue jacket and my daughter will put colored pencils into her backpack so that she can draw for grandma.
• Starám se o psa, aby byl spokojený.: I take care of the dog so that it is content.
• Nájemce potřebuje podklady, aby doložil námitku.: The tenant needs the supporting documents to substantiate the objection.
• Raději vezmeme pumpičku, než abychom šli domů pěšky.: We would rather take the bicycle pump than walk home.
• Než abych čekal na opravu, raději utáhnu šroub na řídítkách.: Rather than wait for a repair, I would rather tighten the screw on the handlebars.
• Raději vyměním duši, než abych ji znovu zalepil.: I would rather replace the inner tube than patch it again.
• Raději seřiď brzdu, než abys jel se špatnou brzdovou destičkou.: You had better adjust the brake than ride with a bad brake pad.

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