This is the 113th most frequent Macedonian word.
покрај
"Покрај" in English means "beside" or "next to."
'Покрај' is used as a preposition meaning 'by' or 'near', indicating location.
Покрај реката има прекрасни цветови.
By the river, there are beautiful flowers.
'Покрај' is used as a conjunction meaning 'despite' or 'in spite of', indicating concession.
Покрај своите обврски, таа секогаш наоѓа време за спорт.
Despite her responsibilities, she always finds time for sports.
'Покрај' is used as a preposition meaning 'next to', indicating proximity.