No. 931 in Bulgarian
малките
"Малките" means "the little ones" or "the small ones" in English.
In a sentence
Малките котета играят в градината.
The small kittens are playing in the garden.
In this sentence, 'малките' is used as a definite article adjective meaning 'the little'. It modifies the noun 'котета' (kittens) and indicates that these are specific kittens being referred to.
Децата са радостни, когато видят малките играчки.
The children are happy when they see the little toys.
In this sentence, 'малките' describes 'играчки' (toys), functioning as a definite form of 'малки' to refer to specific small toys.
Малките детайли често правят голяма разлика.
The small details often make a big difference.
Here, 'малките' modifies 'детайли' (details), emphasizing that certain small details are being highlighted or referred to in particular.
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