No. 843 in Bulgarian
настоява
"Insists" or "demands."
In a sentence
Тя настоява да присъстваме на събитието.
She insists that we attend the event.
Here, 'настоява' is used to express insistence or firm requirement on an action being performed by others.
Борис настоява върху важността на редовните упражнения.
Boris emphasizes the importance of regular exercise.
In this sentence, 'настоява' conveys emphasis or stress on the significance of a particular idea.
Детето настояваше за още сладолед.
The child insisted on having more ice cream.
Here, 'настоява' is used to indicate a persistent request or demand, often in a context involving personal desire or need.
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