Useful phrases 47
This is a very unusual situation, but we have to deal with it. =
Ovo je veoma neobična situacija, ali moramo da se nosimo s tim.
She wanted to travel the world, but something always held her back. =
Želela je da putuje svetom, ali je nešto uvek sputavalo.
The book on the table was filled with stories about lost civilizations. =
Knjiga na stolu je bila ispunjena pričama o izgubljenim civilizacijama.
If you had listened carefully, you would have understood the instructions. =
Da si slušao/la pažljivo, razumeo/la bi uputstva.
The wind was strong, carrying leaves and dust across the empty street. =
Vetar je bio jak, noseći lišće i prašinu preko prazne ulice.
No matter how hard he tried, he couldn’t solve the last puzzle. =
Koliko god da se trudio, nije mogao da reši poslednju zagonetku.
There was something strange about the old house at the end of the road. =
Bilo je nešto čudno u vezi sa starom kućom na kraju puta.
Her voice trembled as she told them what had really happened. =
Glas joj je drhtao dok im je pričala šta se zaista dogodilo.
The meeting lasted longer than expected, and everyone was exhausted. =
Sastanak je trajao duže nego što se očekivalo, i svi su bili iscrpljeni.
He promised to return before sunset, but he never showed up. =
Obećao je da će se vratiti pre zalaska sunca, ali se nije pojavio.