Drugi garnitur
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What it means
Literally “second suit.” Means the second string — a backup team, a less important group of people kept in reserve. Used in sports, politics, and business.
Vocabulary
- drugi — second
- garnitur — suit (of clothes) / set
Grammar note
Simple noun phrase — 'drugi' is a masculine ordinal adjective agreeing with 'garnitur'.
Cultural context
The metaphor comes from having a spare suit — your second-best outfit, not the one you wear for important occasions.
Intermediate
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