This is the 705th most frequent Croatian word.
potporu
"Potporu" means "support" in English.
In this context, 'potporu' is used to indicate financial or moral backing sought by the subjects (they) from an authority figure, showcasing its usage in formal or institutional contexts.
Tražili su potporu za njihov projekt od vlade.
They sought support for their project from the government.
Here, 'potporu' refers to a physical support, functioning as a noun that indicates something that supports another structure, such as a pillar holding up a wall.
Ovaj stup služi kao potporu zidu.
This pillar serves as support for the wall.
In this sentence, 'potporu' is used as the object of the verb 'pružiti', meaning 'to provide'. It denotes the help or support provided by someone, emphasizing the act of giving support in challenging situations.