This is the 986th most frequent Macedonian word.
пораз
"Пораз" in English means "defeat."
In this sentence, 'пораз' is used as a noun meaning 'defeat.' It conveys the outcome of losing generally in a competition or a game.
Неговите соиграчи беа разочарани поради поразот.
His teammates were disappointed because of the defeat.
Here, 'пораз' is also a noun, seen metaphorically as a necessary part of personal or professional growth.
Поразот понекогаш е чекор кон успехот.
Defeat is sometimes a step toward success.
Again, 'пораз' is used as a noun to describe an event of losing in a context where learning and improvement are considered.