zbog

Definitions

1. 1.
   because of, due to, owing to

   • Nekoliko je ljudi ozl(ij)eđeno svaki dan zbog pogrešne zdravstvene njege.

     Several people are injured every day as a result of faulty medical care.

   • Proces je obustavljen zbog "tehničkih poteškoća".

     The process was halted because of "technical difficulties".

   • A mene bi trebala biti briga zbog...?

     And I should care because...?

2. 2.
   for, about, over, because of

   • Žao mi je zbog vašega gubitka

     I am sorry for your loss.

   • Ne biste uhapsili koga zbog lažnih optužbi.

     You wouldn't arrest someone for making false allegations.

   • Odrađuje pet godina u zatvoru zbog pljačke

     He's doing five years in prison for robbery.

3. 3.
   idiomatic and figurative meanings

   • Drago mi je zbog toga.

     I am grateful for that.

   • Zbog čega?

     For what? / What for?

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