This is the 99th most frequent Croatian word.
preko
"Preko" in English means "over," "across," or "through."
In this sentence, 'preko' is used to denote spatial coverage, indicating something is beyond or across something else.
Gledali smo zalazak sunca preko planina.
We watched the sunset over the mountains.
Here, 'preko' implies mediation or the means by which an action is achieved.
Našao sam posao preko prijatelja.
I found a job through a friend.
In this case, 'preko' indicates the mode or manner of crossing, emphasizing the path used for the action.