No. 194 in Croatian
civilne
The Croatian word "civilne" translates to "civil" in English, typically relating to citizens or non-military matters.
In a sentence
Civilne vlasti su preuzele kontrolu nad situacijom.
The civil authorities have taken control of the situation.
In this sentence, 'civilne' describes the authorities, emphasizing their civilian and non-military nature.
Organizacija se zalaže za prava civilne populacije u kriznim područjima.
The organization advocates for the rights of the civil population in crisis areas.
Here, 'civilne' qualifies the population, referring to the non-combatant, civilian sector.
Potrebna nam je šira rasprava o civilne inicijative u društvu.
We need a broader discussion on civil initiatives in society.
In this context, 'civilne' attributes the initiatives as belonging to or initiated by civilians.
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