This is the 72nd most frequent Croatian word.
a
The Croatian word "a" is a conjunction meaning "and," "but," or "while," depending on the context.
In this context, 'a' is used as a conjunction to contrast differences between two subjects.
Marko je dobar u matematici, a Ana je izvrsna u književnosti.
Marko is good at mathematics, and Ana is excellent in literature.
Here, 'a' serves as a connector that introduces an additional idea related to the first.
Volim čitati knjige, a također gledati filmove.
I like reading books, and also watching movies.
In this usage, 'a' precedes a question, indicating a slight change in the focus of the conversation.