No. 80 in Romanian
atât
"Atât" means "so much" or "that much" in English.
In a sentence
Atât de mult îmi place să citesc.
I enjoy reading so much.
Indicates an intensifier for the amount or degree of something, emphasizing the pleasure of reading.
Atât George, cât și Ana vor veni la petrecere.
Both George and Ana will come to the party.
Used to connect two subjects in a sentence, indicating inclusiveness.
Nu a spus nimic, a stat atât și a plecat.
He didn't say anything, he just stood there and left.
Conveying brevity or minimal action, highlighting the simplicity of the described action.
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