This is the 921st most frequent Serbian word.
гори
The Serbian word "гори" can mean "burns" (present tense of "to burn") or "up/higher" depending on context.
Here, 'гори' is used as a verb to indicate the action 'burns' associated with the subject 'the forest'.
Шума гори због пожара.
The forest is burning because of the fire.
In this sentence, 'гори' metaphorically represents intense longing or emotion.
Његова жеља гори у њему.
His desire burns within him.
Here, 'гори' is denoting the state of the light being on or burning.