No. 742 in Bulgarian
истински
"Истински" means "real" or "genuine" in English.
In a sentence
Това е истински празник за мен.
This is a true celebration for me.
Here, 'истински' is used as an adjective to emphasize the genuine nature of the celebration.
Той е истински приятел в трудни моменти.
He is a true friend in difficult times.
In this sentence, 'истински' describes the reliability and sincerity of the friendship.
Техните намерения са истински и искрени.
Their intentions are genuine and sincere.
The word 'истински' here characterizes the authenticity of their intentions, used figuratively to convey honesty.
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