No. 113 in Macedonian

покрај

"Покрај" in English means "beside" or "next to."

In a sentence

Покрај реката има прекрасни цветови.
By the river, there are beautiful flowers.
'Покрај' is used as a preposition meaning 'by' or 'near', indicating location.
Покрај своите обврски, таа секогаш наоѓа време за спорт.
Despite her responsibilities, she always finds time for sports.
'Покрај' is used as a conjunction meaning 'despite' or 'in spite of', indicating concession.
Тие живеат покрај автопатот.
They live next to the highway.
'Покрај' is used as a preposition meaning 'next to', indicating proximity.

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