This is the 700th most frequent Croatian word.
otvaranje
"Otvaranje" in English means "opening."
In this context, 'otvaranje' refers to a ceremonial or formal initiation event, symbolically representing the start of the bridge's use.
Planiramo svečanost za službeno otvaranje novog mosta.
We are planning a ceremony for the official opening of the new bridge.
In this sentence, 'otvaranje' acts as a verbal noun describing the act of opening a door.
Otvaranje vrata ulazi svjetlo u sobu.
Opening the door lets light into the room.
Here, 'otvaranje' is used as part of a phrase indicating the commencement of an event, specifically starting the concert.