This is the 759th most frequent Bulgarian word.
околната
"Околната" translates to "the surrounding" or "the nearby" in English, depending on context.
In this context, 'околната' specifies the noun 'среда', implying 'the environment', emphasizing its importance.
Околната среда е много важна за нашето здраве.
The environment is very important for our health.
'Околната' here describes 'къща', meaning 'the neighboring', referring to a specific house nearby.
Околната къща беше по-голяма от нашата.
The neighboring house was larger than ours.
In this sentence, 'околната' modifies 'светлина', which means 'ambient', pertaining to the light conditions.