No. 11 in Bulgarian

има

"Има" means "has" or "there is/are" in English.

In a sentence

В училищната библиотека има много книги.
In the school library, there are many books.
Indicates that many books exist in the library.
Има две ябълки на масата.
There are two apples on the table.
Indicates the presence of two apples on the table.
Мария има брат.
Maria has a brother.
Indicates possession of a brother by Maria.

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