Usages of umesto da
Umesto da idemo autom, biramo voz.
Instead of going by car, we are choosing the train.
Umesto da kupim užinu, poneću hranu.
Instead of buying a snack, I will bring food.
Čekamo na peronu umesto da svratimo u centar.
We are waiting on the platform instead of stopping downtown.
Umesto da se vratimo autobusom, rezervisaćemo sedište u vozu.
Instead of returning by bus, we will reserve a seat on the train.
Umesto da pečemo meso, pečemo pečurke.
Instead of grilling meat, we grill mushrooms.
Umesto da okrenem ćevape, okrenuću pljeskavice.
Instead of turning the ćevapi, I will turn the meat patties.
Umesto da isečem kobasice, iseći ću paprike.
Instead of cutting the sausages, I will cut the peppers.
Umesto da sipam sos, koristim marinadu.
Instead of pouring sauce, I use the marinade.
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