This is the 977th most frequent Croatian word.
sjeverne
"North" or "northern."
Here, "sjeverne" is an adjective describing "šume" (forests), specifying their location in the north.
Sjeverne šume su poznate po svojoj ljepoti.
The northern forests are known for their beauty.
In this sentence, "sjeverne" describes "krajeve" (regions), indicating their geographical direction.
Ptice selice često lete u sjeverne krajeve tijekom ljeta.
Migratory birds often fly to northern regions during the summer.
"Sjeverne" functions here as an adjective modifying "obale" (shores), defining their position relative to Europe's geography.