This is the 726th most frequent Croatian word.
val
"Val" in Croatian means "wave" in English.
In this sentence, 'val' refers to a physical wave in the ocean.
Val je udario kamenitu obalu s velikom snagom.
The wave hit the rocky shore with great force.
Here, 'val' is used metaphorically to describe a surge of energy or emotion.
Osjetila se val energije među publikom tijekom koncerta.
A wave of energy was felt among the audience during the concert.
In this context, 'val' denotes a metaphorical wave, indicating a trend or a movement of innovation.