No. 617 in Serbian
наиме
The Serbian word "наиме" means "namely" or "that is to say."
In a sentence
Наиме, морам да вам нешто саопштим.
Namely, I have to tell you something.
The word 'наиме' introduces a clarification or additional information that follows.
Последњих дана нисам се осећао добро, наиме, био сам прехлађен.
In recent days, I haven't been feeling well, namely, I've had a cold.
The word 'наиме' is used to specify or expand upon the preceding statement.
Одбир овог датума није случајан, наиме, то је национални празник.
The choice of this date is not coincidental, namely, it is a national holiday.
Here, 'наиме' provides the reasoning or explanation for the given statement.
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