No. 5 in Bulgarian
че
"Че" means "that" (used as a conjunction).
In a sentence
Знам, че си тук.
I know that you are here.
In this sentence, "че" is used as a conjunction to introduce a subordinate clause that provides the content of the statement.
Виж, че е важно да слушаш.
See that it's important to listen.
Here, "че" is used to emphasize or assert the clause it introduces, marking the importance or reality of the statement.
Че какво става тук?
What is happening here?
In this example, "че" is used as an interjectory particle, adding emphasis or a questioning tone to the phrase.
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