This is the 804th most frequent Bulgarian word.
баща
Father
Here, the word 'баща' (father) is used as a subject of the sentence to refer to a family member.
Моят баща е учител.
My father is a teacher.
In this instance, 'баща' is used metaphorically to describe someone who fulfills the paternal role beyond biology.
Той е истински баща за мен.
He is a true father to me.
The word 'баща' here is in possessive form ('баща ми', 'my father') and denotes ownership of the gift.