This is the 702nd most frequent Croatian word.
pluća
"Lungs."
Here, 'pluća' is used metaphorically to emphasize stamina and respiratory efficiency.
Sportaši trebaju jaka pluća za dugotrajne aktivnosti.
Athletes need strong lungs for prolonged activities.
In this sentence, 'pluća' refers to the anatomical structure in a literal, medical context.
Pluća su vitalni organ za disanje.
The lungs are a vital organ for breathing.
In this sentence, 'pluća' describes the direct physiological experience of air entering the lungs.