This is the 958th most frequent Serbian word.
лопту
The Serbian word "лопту" means "ball" in English (accusative case).
The word 'лопту' is used in the accusative case to indicate the direct object of the verb 'бацио' (threw).
Петар је бацио лопту.
Petar threw the ball.
Here, 'лопту' in accusative case indicates the item to be returned, maintaining its role as the direct object of the verb 'врате' (return).
Учитељ им је рекао да врате лопту.
The teacher told them to return the ball.
In this sentence, 'лопту' is again in the accusative case, showing the object receiving the energy of the action (kicking).