This is the 774th most frequent Croatian word.
putnika
"Putnika" in English means "traveler" or "passenger" (genitive singular or accusative singular form of "putnik").
Here, 'putnika' is in the genitive case singular, indicating possession ('the bag of the traveler').
Torba putnika bila je teška.
The traveler's bag was heavy.
In this sentence, 'putnika' refers to the accusative case singular of 'putnik', meaning 'traveler', often used to describe a person traveling to a destination.
Putnika su dočekali na stanici.
The traveler was welcomed at the station.
This sentence uses 'putnika' in the accusative case singular when referring to 'traveler' as the recipient of an action (being informed).