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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

  • Understand how conjunctions affect word order in sentences (e.g., verb placement with 'jer').
  • Practice correlative conjunctions ('i...i' - both...and, 'ni...ni' - neither...nor).
  • Use subordinating conjunctions ('da' - that, 'jer' - because, 'ako' - if) to create complex sentences.

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