No. 473 in Croatian
prvak
"Prvak" in English means "champion" or "leader."
In a sentence
On je postao prvak u šahu.
He became a champion in chess.
Here, 'prvak' is used to denote a champion, referring to someone who has achieved the highest level in a competition.
Prvak razreda vodi sastanak.
The class leader is conducting the meeting.
In this sentence, 'prvak' refers to a leader, specifically the appointed head of a class or group.
Ovaj roman je prvak među njegovim djelima.
This novel is the prime work among his creations.
Here, 'prvak' is metaphorically used to indicate prominence or excellence, suggesting that the novel is the most distinguished among a selection.
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