This is the 917th most frequent Serbian word.
богородице
"Богородице" means "Mother of God" in English.
In this sentence, 'богородице' denotes a direct address used in a religious prayer context to refer to the Virgin Mary, emphasizing her holy role.
Молећи се, верници често узвикују: „О, пречиста Богородице, моли за нас!“
Praying, believers often exclaim: “Oh, most pure Mother of God, pray for us!”
Here, 'богородице' functions as a noun with a possessive structure, indicating the subject of the icon and its importance in religious art.
Икона Богородице излагана је на централном тргу током празника.
The icon of the Mother of God was displayed in the central square during the holiday.
In this context, 'богородице' is part of a place name, referring to a monastery named in dedication to the Virgin Mary, highlighting its cultural and spiritual significance.