This is the 149th most frequent Croatian word.
slučaju
"In case" or "case" (dative/locative singular form of "slučaj").
In this sentence, 'slučaju' is used within the phrase 'u slučaju' to signify a conditional scenario or a situation that might occur, translated to 'in case of' in English.
U slučaju kiše, utakmica će biti otkazana.
In the case of rain, the match will be canceled.
'Slučajevi' is a variant of 'slučaju', used here to denote 'cases' or instances within a specific context.
Pronašla je knjigu nakon što je više puta pregledala sve slučajeve zbrke na policama.
She found the book after repeatedly reviewing all cases of disarray on the shelves.
Here, 'slučaju' refers to a specific instance or occurrence, implying the context or specific situation being discussed.