This is the 65th most frequent Bulgarian word.
а
The Bulgarian word "а" means "and" or "but" depending on the context.
In this sentence, 'а' connects descriptions of two different subjects, indicating contrast.
Зоологът описва тигъра като опасен, а леопарда като хитър.
The zoologist describes the tiger as dangerous, and the leopard as cunning.
The conjunction 'а' is used to contrast the activities of two subjects.
Аз чета книга, а тя гледа телевизия.
I am reading a book, and she is watching TV.
Here, 'а' is used to contrast quantities related to different subjects.