No. 702 in Croatian
pluća
"Lungs."
In a sentence
Pluća su vitalni organ za disanje.
The lungs are a vital organ for breathing.
In this sentence, 'pluća' refers to the anatomical structure in a literal, medical context.
Sportaši trebaju jaka pluća za dugotrajne aktivnosti.
Athletes need strong lungs for prolonged activities.
Here, 'pluća' is used metaphorically to emphasize stamina and respiratory efficiency.
Osjetio sam hladan zrak u plućima dok sam trčao.
I felt the cold air in my lungs while running.
In this sentence, 'pluća' describes the direct physiological experience of air entering the lungs.
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