This is the 814th most frequent Croatian word.
gol
Goal.
Here, 'gol' metaphorically refers to a target or bullseye, showing its figurative use beyond sports.
Igrali smo pikado i jedan je pokušaj pogodio sam gol.
We played darts, and one attempt hit right on the target.
Here, 'gol' is used in its primary sports context, referring to the act of scoring a point by sending the ball into the net.
Nogometaš je postigao gol.
The soccer player scored a goal.
In this sentence, 'gol' is used to describe a memorable or skillful point scored in sports, often emphasizing the excellence or aesthetics of the play.