This is the 287th most frequent Croatian word.
žive
"Žive" means "they live" or "alive" depending on context.
In this sentence, 'žive' is the third person plural conjugation of the verb 'živjeti' (to live), referring to how people live in the city.
Ljudi u gradu žive mirno.
People in the city live peacefully.
Here, 'žive' again functions as the third person plural form of 'živjeti,' indicating the residence of 'oni' (they).
Oni žive u kući pored parka.
They live in the house next to the park.
In this example, 'žive' denotes the living environment of the fish, emphasizing the verb's use in natural habitats.