ostati

This is the 183rd most frequent Croatian word.


ostati

To stay; to remain.


Here 'ostati' is used in the first-person plural future tense, emphasizing the choice of staying in a specific location.

Ostat ćemo kod kuće večeras.

We will stay at home tonight.


In this sentence, 'ostati' reflects a state of remaining or continuing in a specific emotional condition, conjugated in the third-person singular past tense.

Ostala je mirna tijekom cijelog razgovora.

She remained calm during the entire conversation.


Here 'ostati' metaphorically describes maintaining a particular focus or state of mind, demonstrating its flexibility beyond physical staying.

Ako želiš uspjeti, moraš ostati posvećen svom cilju.

If you want to succeed, you must stay dedicated to your goal.