This is the 824th most frequent Croatian word.
nagrada
"Reward" or "prize."
Here, 'nagrada' is used metaphorically to denote something emotionally rewarding or fulfilling.
Njegov osmijeh bio je najveća nagrada tog dana.
His smile was the greatest reward of that day.
The word 'nagrada' is used in its literal sense to signify a reward or prize for achievement.
Primio je nagradu za izvanredne rezultate.
He received an award for outstanding results.
In this context, 'nagrada' refers to a prospective benefit or prize associated with an event or competition.