No. 568 in Bulgarian
игра
The Bulgarian word "игра" means "game" or "play" in English.
In a sentence
Тази игра е много забавна.
This game is very fun.
In this sentence, 'игра' is used to indicate a recreational activity or game.
Тя участва в конкурса като част от голяма игра.
She participated in the competition as part of a big game.
Here, 'игра' refers to a strategic or competitive scenario, metaphorically described as a 'game'.
В театъра играят една много интересна пиеса.
At the theater, they are performing a very interesting play.
In this context, 'играят', the verb form of 'игра', is used to mean 'perform', as in acting in a theater.
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