No. 247 in Serbian
осим
The Serbian word "осим" means "except" or "besides" in English.
In a sentence
Не волим ништа осим чоколаде.
I do not like anything except chocolate.
Here, 'осим' is used to indicate an exception to a statement.
Осим што је уморан, он је и гладан.
Besides being tired, he is also hungry.
In this sentence, 'осим' introduces an additional aspect or condition.
Не могу доћи на састанак, осим ако то није хитно.
I cannot come to the meeting unless it is urgent.
Here, 'осим' introduces a condition under which the main statement might not apply.
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