This is the 473rd most frequent Croatian word.
prvak
"Prvak" in English means "champion" or "leader."
Here, 'prvak' is metaphorically used to indicate prominence or excellence, suggesting that the novel is the most distinguished among a selection.
Ovaj roman je prvak među njegovim djelima.
This novel is the prime work among his creations.
Here, 'prvak' is used to denote a champion, referring to someone who has achieved the highest level in a competition.
On je postao prvak u šahu.
He became a champion in chess.
In this sentence, 'prvak' refers to a leader, specifically the appointed head of a class or group.