No. 519 in Croatian
boje
"Boje" in Croatian means "colors" in English.
In a sentence
Volim razne boje u prirodi.
I love various colors in nature.
Here 'boje' refers to the different colors typically observable in natural environments, showcasing its use in a literal sense.
Zidovi ove sobe imaju boje koje opuštaju.
The walls of this room have colors that relax.
In this sentence, 'boje' denotes paints or the application of color to surfaces, emphasizing the concept of atmosphere creation.
Sve je izgledalo tmurno i bez boje nakon što je sunce zašlo.
Everything looked gloomy and colorless after the sun set.
Here 'boje' refers to vibrancy and the presence of colors, often used metaphorically to describe liveliness or visual richness.
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