No. 18 in Bulgarian

бъде

The Bulgarian word "бъде" translates to "be" (future tense) in English.

In a sentence

Нека бъде светлина.
Let there be light.
Here, "бъде" is used as a form of the verb "съм" (to be) in the imperative mood, expressing a desire or command for something to come into existence.
Трябва да бъде честен с нас.
He should be honest with us.
In this sentence, "бъде" is used as part of a modal construction, relating to the necessity or obligation of someone being in a certain state or quality.
Когато порасна, искам да бъде учител.
When I grow up, I want to be a teacher.
Here, "бъде" represents a wish or future intention of being something, paired with "искам да" (I want to).

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