This is the 541st most frequent Croatian word.
zahvaljujući
"Thanks to" or "due to."
'Zahvaljujući' is employed to signify reliance on an individual's aid (the neighbor's help) for a successful timely completion of a task.
Zahvaljujući pomoći susjede, završili smo popravak na vrijeme.
Thanks to the neighbor's help, we finished the repair on time.
'Zahvaljujući' is used to attribute a positive outcome (a promotion) to a specific cause (Ivan's hard work).
Zahvaljujući svom napornom radu, Ivan je dobio promaknuće.
Thanks to his hard work, Ivan received a promotion.
'Zahvaljujući' introduces the reason (modern technology) for an advantageous situation (remote communication).