kraj

This is the 196th most frequent Croatian word.


kraj

"End" or "region."


In this sentence, 'kraj' is used to mean 'by' or 'next to', indicating location.

Sjedili smo kraj rijeke.

We sat by the river.


Here, 'kraj' forms the expression 'na kraju', meaning 'in the end', referring to the conclusion or completion of an event.

Na kraju smo uspjeli završiti projekt.

In the end, we managed to complete the project.


In this context, 'kraj' means 'end', specifying the farthest location or terminal point of the street.

Bila je to neobična kuća na kraju ulice.

It was an unusual house at the end of the street.