No. 822 in Serbian
трка
The Serbian word "трка" means "race" in English.
In a sentence
Трка је почела у осам сати.
The race started at eight o'clock.
In this sentence, 'трка' is used to refer to a competitive event where participants try to be the fastest.
Учествовало је много тимова у трци за титулу.
Many teams participated in the race for the title.
Here, 'трка' symbolizes striving or competition to achieve a certain goal, metaphorically used.
После трке, сви су изгледали уморно.
After the race, everyone looked tired.
In this usage, 'трка' refers again to a competitive running event, focusing on its aftermath or effects.
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