No. 499 in Croatian
potres
Earthquake.
In a sentence
Potres je uzrokovao oštećenja na zgradama.
The earthquake caused damages to the buildings.
Here, 'potres' is used in its most direct and common meaning, referring to an earthquake, a seismic event.
Vest o njegovoj ostavci izazvala je potres u političkom vrhu.
The news of his resignation caused a commotion in the political leadership.
In this context, 'potres' is used metaphorically to describe a significant disruption or shake-up within a particular domain.
Njegov iznenadni dolazak bio je emotivni potres za sve prisutne.
His sudden arrival was an emotional jolt for everyone present.
Here 'potres' is used to describe a figurative, emotional impact or shock experience by individuals.
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