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ali

aliconjunction

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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