No. 759 in Bulgarian
околната
"Околната" translates to "the surrounding" or "the nearby" in English, depending on context.
In a sentence
Околната среда е много важна за нашето здраве.
The environment is very important for our health.
In this context, 'околната' specifies the noun 'среда', implying 'the environment', emphasizing its importance.
Околната къща беше по-голяма от нашата.
The neighboring house was larger than ours.
'Околната' here describes 'къща', meaning 'the neighboring', referring to a specific house nearby.
Околната светлина създава приятна атмосфера в стаята.
The ambient light creates a pleasant atmosphere in the room.
In this sentence, 'околната' modifies 'светлина', which means 'ambient', pertaining to the light conditions.
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