This is the 680th most frequent Croatian word.
iskoristiti
"Iskoristiti" means "to utilize" or "to take advantage of."
Here, 'iskoristiti' implies making the most out of a particular situation, specifying deliberate action to achieve a personal goal.
On je odlučio iskoristiti boravak u Zagrebu za posetu muzeja.
He decided to use his stay in Zagreb to visit museums.
In this sentence, 'iskoristiti' means to take advantage of something, emphasizing the proactive utilization of an available opportunity.
Moramo iskoristiti ovu priliku za unapređenje naših veština.
We must take advantage of this opportunity to improve our skills.
In this context, 'iskoristiti' carries the connotation of exploiting or taking undue advantage of someone or something, particularly in a negative or ethical sense.