No. 314 in Slovenian

čaka

The Slovenian word "čaka" translates to "waits" in English.

In a sentence

On čaka na avtobus.
He is waiting for the bus.
The word 'čaka' is used as a verb in the present tense, meaning 'waits'.
Priložnost čaka na tebe.
An opportunity awaits you.
Here, 'čaka' is still a verb, but its object 'priložnost' (opportunity) makes it metaphorical.
Medved čaka zimo v brlogu.
The bear awaits winter in its den.
In this sentence, 'čaka' indicates expectancy towards a future event, showing anticipation.

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