уж

уж

The Bulgarian word "уж" can be defined as "supposedly" or "as if."

The word 'уж' is used here to indicate something that is claimed or pretended to be true but isn't actually so. It expresses doubt or suspicion about the stated claim.

Той беше уж болен, но всъщност отиде на парти.

He was supposedly sick, but actually went to a party.

In this usage, 'уж' conveys an effort that is claimed or presented as genuine but is implied to lack a certain sincerity or effectiveness.

Уж се опитах да помогна, но не ми се получи.

I supposedly tried to help, but I didn't manage.

Here, 'уж' expresses a claim made by the subject that is immediately called into question or contradiction by the rest of the sentence.

Казва иб уж добре, но по гласа му се усеща тревога.

He says he is supposedly fine, but you can feel anxiety in his voice.