мач

мач

Match (sports game or competition).

In this sentence, 'мач' is used in its most common context in Bulgarian, referring to a sports match or game.

Вчера гледах много интересен футболен мач.

Yesterday, I watched a very interesting football match.

Here, 'мач' denotes the small wooden stick that produces fire when struck—a matchstick.

Забравих запалката си, можеш ли да ми подадеш кутия кибрит, за да запаля мач?

I forgot my lighter; can you pass me the matchbox to light a match?

In this context, 'мач' metaphorically refers to a matchstick used as a marking object on the map, suggesting a small and precise pointer.

Трябва да свалим палатката си на мястото, което е отбелязано на картата с мач.

We need to set up our tent at the spot marked on the map with a match.