spona

1. link; bond; connection
   Muzika je bila jedina spona između oca i sina. — Music was the only bond between father and son.
   Grad je važna spona između istoka i zapada. — The city is an important link between East and West.
2. (in grammar) copula
   U rečenici „On je lekar” glagol „je” je spona. — In the sentence 'On je lekar', the verb 'je' is the copula.
3. (in machinery) connector; linkage; tie rod
   Majstor je zamenio spone volana na mom autu. — The mechanic replaced the tie rods on my car.