No. 306 in Serbian
средине
The Serbian word "средине" means "middle" or "centers," depending on the context.
In a sentence
Морамо да чувамо природу, јер је очување средине важно за будуће генерације.
We must protect nature because the preservation of the environment is important for future generations.
Here, 'средине' refers to 'environment', describing the natural surroundings that need protection.
Људи различитих средина донели су своје обичаје у овај град.
People from different backgrounds brought their customs to this city.
In this sentence, 'средина' denotes 'background', referring to the social or cultural context of people's origins.
Поставио је вазу на средину стола да би је сви могли видети.
He placed the vase in the middle of the table so everyone could see it.
Here, 'средина' means 'middle', relating to the central part of the table.
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