No. 35 in Bulgarian
срещу
The Bulgarian word "срещу" translates to "against," "versus," or "opposite" in English.
In a sentence
Има аптека точно срещу библиотеката.
There is a pharmacy directly across from the library.
In this sentence, 'срещу' is used as a preposition to indicate location or position, meaning 'across from'.
Той протестира срещу предложението за нов закон.
He protests against the proposal for a new law.
Here, 'срещу' is employed as a preposition to convey opposition, meaning 'against'.
Застраховката осигурява защита срещу наводнения.
The insurance provides protection against floods.
In this context, 'срещу' functions as a preposition to denote protection against something, meaning 'against'.
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