No. 829 in Bulgarian
заповед
"Заповед" in English means "order" or "command."
In a sentence
Началникът издаде заповед за новите работни правила.
The manager issued an order regarding the new work rules.
The word 'заповед' is used here in the context of an official directive or order, commonly given by someone in authority.
Заповедите трябва да са ясни и изпълними.
The orders should be clear and executable.
In this example, 'заповед' is used in the plural form to refer to instructions or commands that need to be followed.
Това е само любезна заповед, не притеснявай се.
It's just a polite request, don't worry.
Here, 'заповед' carries a more informal or figurative meaning, akin to a request or a suggestion that implies courtesy rather than authority.
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