No. 849 in Macedonian
самата
The Macedonian word "самата" means "herself" or "the very" (feminine form).
In a sentence
Самата жена го отвори писмото.
The woman herself opened the letter.
In this sentence, 'самата' emphasizes that the woman herself performed the action, giving importance to the subject.
Влезе самата, без никого со неа.
She entered by herself, with no one accompanying her.
Here, 'самата' indicates that she was alone, emphasizing solitude.
Да се потсетиме што самата природа ни покажува.
Let us reflect on what nature itself shows us.
In this case, 'самата' highlights the essence or self of nature, personifying it as doing the action.
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