No. 830 in Macedonian
нека
The Macedonian word "нека" means "let" or "may" in English, used to express a wish or permission.
In a sentence
Нека студијата започне со добар вовед.
Let the study begin with a good introduction.
Here, 'нека' is used as a suggestion or a wish for an action to take place.
Реков нека си оди ако не сака да остане.
I said let him go if he doesn't want to stay.
In this sentence, 'нека' expresses permission or allowance for someone to do something.
Нека биде сонце по дождот.
Let there be sunshine after the rain.
Here, 'нека' conveys a desire or hope for something to occur, often used poetically.
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