No. 412 in Slovenian
preko
"Preko" in Slovenian means "over," "via," or "through."
In a sentence
Poslal sem prošnjo preko elektronskega sistema.
I sent the application via the electronic system.
Here, 'preko' is used to indicate the means or method through which an action is performed, translated as 'via' in English.
Šli smo preko mostu, da pridemo na drugo stran.
We went across the bridge to get to the other side.
In this sentence, 'preko' describes motion across a physical object, in this case a bridge, and corresponds to 'across' in English.
Učil sem se preko spleta, ker je šola zaprta.
I studied online because the school is closed.
Here, 'preko' conveys the concept of utilizing a medium, specifically 'the internet', also translated as 'via' in English.
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