štene

1. puppy
   Deca su dobila štene za rođendan. — The kids got a puppy for their birthday.
   Naša kuja je okotila petoro štenaca. — Our dog had five puppies.
2. (of other animals) cub; pup
   Lovci su u šumi našli vučje štene. — The hunters found a wolf cub in the forest.
3. derog. (of a person) brat; insolent youngster
   Šta ti znaš o životu, štene jedno! — What do you know about life, you brat!

In the plural, štenci or the collective štenad is usually used.