This is the 22nd most frequent Croatian word.
zbog
"Because of"
In this sentence, 'zbog' indicates the reason why an action (the cancellation of the picnic) occurred. It is followed by the noun 'kiše' (rain) in the genitive case.
Zbog kiše, piknik je otkazan.
Because of the rain, the picnic was canceled.
Here, 'zbog' is used to indicate the reason for someone's feeling or state, emphasizing what causes the concern. It precedes 'ispita' (exam) in the genitive case.
Ona je zabrinuta zbog ispita sutra.
She is worried because of the exam tomorrow.
In this usage, 'zbog' explains the cause of a person's lateness. It is linked to 'gužve' (congestion) in the genitive case.