Zaustavljaju

Zaustavljaju is a Croatian word that translates to "they stop" or "they are stopping" in English. It is the third-person plural present tense form of the verb "zaustaviti," which means "to stop." This verb can be used in various contexts, referring to the act of halting movement, ceasing an activity, or preventing something from happening.

For example, "Automobili zaustavljaju na crvenom svjetlu" means "Cars stop at a red light." In this instance, "zaustavljaju" describes the habitual action of vehicles obeying traffic signals. Another common usage might be "Policajci zaustavljaju sumnjivo vozilo," which translates to "Police officers are stopping a suspicious vehicle." Here, it indicates an ongoing action by law enforcement.

The word "zaustavljaju" can also imply preventing or hindering something. For instance, "Pokušali su zaustavljaju napredak, ali nisu uspjeli," meaning "They tried to stop the progress, but they did not succeed." This demonstrates the verb's application in a more abstract sense, referring to attempts to impede development or advancement. Understanding "zaustavljaju" is key to comprehending various Croatian sentences involving plural subjects performing the action of stopping.