No. 999 in Bulgarian
ню
The Bulgarian word "ню" translates to "hue" in English, meaning a shade or variation of a color.
In a sentence
Забелязах нюансите на светлината в залеза.
I noticed the nuances of the light in the sunset.
Here, 'нюансите' derives from 'ню' as a root, and it conveys subtle differences or gradations, typically in color or tone.
Художникът добавя нежни нюанси на синьо.
The artist adds gentle shades of blue.
In this sentence, 'нюанси' is used to describe subtle variations, specifically of color, demonstrating its relative meaning.
Разговаряха с нюх за детайлите.
They discussed with an eye for detail.
Here, 'нюх' evolves from 'ню' and suggests perceptiveness or a sharp sense, adapted metaphorically in this context.
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