No. 121 in Ukrainian
нато
The Ukrainian word "НАТО" refers to "NATO" (North Atlantic Treaty Organization).
In a sentence
НАТО є міжнародною організацією, що об'єднує країни для спільної оборони.
NATO is an international organization that unites countries for collective defense.
This usage refers to the acronym 'НАТО', which denotes the North Atlantic Treaty Organization.
Я нато втомлений, щоб ще щось робити сьогодні.
I am too tired to do anything else today.
In this context, 'нато' is used as a regional colloquial term for 'too' or 'excessively'.
Він вирішив нато підготуватися до важливого дня.
He decided to prepare well for the important day.
Here, 'нато' is a shortened form colloquially implying 'well' or 'diligently' in preparation.
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