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ali
ali•conjunction
but
but
Definition
used to introduce a contrast
Example Usage
Ručali smo, i kasnije smo išli u šetnju.
We had lunch, and afterwards went for a walk.
Pokušali su provaliti u kuću.
They tried to break into the house.
Želim ići, ali ne mogu.
I want to go, but I can't.
Ne šali se o ozbiljnim stvarima.
Don't joke about serious matters.
Smeju se šali.
They laugh at the joke.
More conjunctions like "ali"
Learning Tips
- Master conditional conjunctions ('ako' - if, 'kad' - when, 'da' - that) for hypothetical situations.
- Learn temporal conjunctions ('dok' - while, 'prije nego što' - before) to sequence actions.
- Practice causal conjunctions ('zato što' - because, 'budući da' - since) in explanations.
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