No. 804 in Croatian

veliki

"Veliki" means "big" or "large" in English.

In a sentence

Ovo je veliki grad.
This is a big city.
The word 'veliki' is used as an adjective to denote the size of the city.
Imam veliki broj prijatelja.
I have a large number of friends.
The word 'veliki' is used as an adjective to denote the quantity of something, in this case, friends.
Njegovo srce je veliko.
His heart is big.
The word 'veliko' (the neuter form of 'veliki') is used to describe a metaphorical bigness, referencing the character or emotions associated with a big heart.

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