Life

Pešta, which was derived from the Italian term peste, was used to refer to the black plague/death. During the epidemic of 1815, a third of Makarska’s population succumbed to the disease within three months. One remnant from this time is the proverb Smrdi ko pešta!, literally meaning that something stinks like the plague.
The term pešt, on the other hand, is used for a finely chopped mixture of bacon, parsley and garlic that is added to certain dishes for a rich and strong flavor.
What a difference an ending can make: from tragedy to gastronomic pleasure with one single letter.