This is the 710th most frequent Serbian word.
чува
"Чува" means "keeps" or "guards" in English.
The word чува is used to express the act of keeping or storing something valuable or important.
Мама чува старе фотографије у кутији.
Mom keeps old photographs in a box.
The word чува is used to describe the act of guarding or protecting something or someone.
Пас верно чува кућу током ноћи.
The dog faithfully guards the house during the night.
The word чува is applied here to mean looking after or caring for someone.