This is the 383rd most frequent Bulgarian word.
големите
"Големите" in English means "the big ones" or "the large ones."
In this sentence, 'големите' ('the big') is the definite plural form of the adjective 'голям' ('big') and describes the noun 'птици' ('birds'), providing information about their size.
Големите птици летят високо в небето.
The big birds fly high in the sky.
Here, 'големите' ('the elders') functions as a substantive use of the adjective 'голям' ('big'), denoting grown-ups or adults in a definite plural form.
Детето слушаше големите с интерес.
The child was listening to the elders with interest.
In this instance, 'големите' ('the large') is the definite plural form of the adjective 'голям' ('big') that modifies 'врати' ('doors'), describing their characteristic in terms of size.