No. 75 in Serbian
живот
The Serbian word "живот" means "life" in English.
In a sentence
Живот је пун изненађења и изазова.
Life is full of surprises and challenges.
The word 'живот' is used here in its primary meaning to denote 'life' as a concept, encompassing existence and experiences.
Он је ризиковао свој живот да спасе пријатеља.
He risked his life to save a friend.
Here, 'живот' refers to one's personal existence, specifically highlighting the preciousness and stakes associated with it.
Лав има врло занимљив живот у дивљини.
The lion has a very interesting life in the wild.
In this case, 'живот' is applied in the context of describing the lifestyle or way of living of an animal.
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