žal

1. formal (žal za + instr.) regret; sorrow; longing
   Osećam žal za danima koje smo proveli zajedno. — I feel a longing for the days we spent together.
   Sa žalom se oprostio od starog stana. — He said goodbye to the old flat with regret.
2. formal shore; beach
   Deca su skupljala kamenčiće na žalu. — The children were gathering pebbles on the shore.

Do not confuse with žao (žao mi je — I'm sorry).