No. 701 in Bulgarian
самия
The Bulgarian word "самия" means "the very" or "the one himself" in English, used for emphasis.
In a sentence
Самият учител обясни урока на ръкава основа.
The teacher himself explained the lesson thoroughly.
Emphasizes that it was the teacher, not someone else, who explained.
Видях самия президент на конференцията.
I saw the president himself at the conference.
Indicates the direct presence of the president, highlighting its significance.
Самият факт, че сте тук, е важен.
The very fact that you are here is important.
Stresses the importance of the fact itself.
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