Usages of ekki bara ... heldur líka
Í mars vill hún ekki bara lesa meira, heldur líka hitta vini oftar, og í apríl byrjar hún að hjóla aftur.
In March she wants not only to read more, but also to meet friends more often, and in April she starts biking again.
Í maí er ekki bara garðurinn grænni, heldur er líka auðveldara að sitja úti, og í júní borðum við stundum kvöldmat á svölunum.
In May not only is the garden greener, but it is also easier to sit outside, and in June we sometimes eat dinner on the balcony.
Í júlí viljum við ekki bara ferðast meira, heldur líka sofa lengur, en í ágúst förum við smám saman aftur í vinnuna.
In July we want not only to travel more, but also to sleep longer, but in August we gradually go back to work.
Í september byrjar hún á nýju námskeiði, og í október þarf hún ekki bara að lesa mikið, heldur líka að skrifa fleiri glósur.
In September she starts a new course, and in October she needs not only to read a lot, but also to write more notes.
Í nóvember er ég oft þreyttur, en í desember hittumst við ekki bara oftar, heldur sitjum við líka lengur saman.
In November I am often tired, but in December we not only meet more often, but also sit together longer.
Í desember sendum við ekki bara bréf, heldur líka litlar gjafir til vina okkar.
In December we send not only letters, but also small gifts to our friends.
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