rata

In a sentence

• Rata je ostavila duboke tragove u povijesti zemlje.

  The war left deep marks in the history of the country.

  In this sentence, 'rata' is the genitive case of the Croatian word 'rat', meaning 'war'. It is used to indicate something belonging to or associated with war.

• Svaki mjesec plaćamo ratu kredita na vrijeme.

  Every month we pay the loan installment on time.

  Here, 'ratu' is in the accusative singular case of the Croatian word 'rata', meaning 'installment' (as in loan payment). It is used to indicate the object of the action 'to pay'.

• Vrijeme rata zahtijeva od ljudi iznimnu hrabrost.

  A time of war requires exceptional bravery from people.

  In this usage, 'rata' is in the genitive singular case of 'rat', once again meaning 'war'. It is used to describe the type or context of the time being mentioned.