No. 32 in Macedonian
бидат
The word "бидат" in English means "be" (third person plural form in future or subjunctive contexts).
In a sentence
Нека бидат подготвени пред состанокот.
Let them be prepared before the meeting.
Here, 'бидат' is used in a subjunctive mood expressing a necessity or wish about a state.
Важно е учениците да бидат запознаени со темата.
It's important for the students to be acquainted with the topic.
In this sentence, 'бидат' is part of a clause structurally showing necessity or requirement in an abstract sense.
Го направија така сите да бидат задоволни.
They did it in such a way that everyone would be satisfied.
Here, 'бидат' is part of a consecutive clause highlighting an eventual state resulting from an action.
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