This is the 651st most frequent Bulgarian word.
цял
Whole; entire; complete.
A determiner modifying a singular masculine noun in the definite form, 'ден' (day), to express entirety.
Целият ден прекарах в четене на книга.
I spent the whole day reading a book.
An adverb describing the state or manner of the noun 'храната' (the food) as undivided or complete.
Храната беше изядена цяла.
The food was eaten whole.
A modifier intensifying the numerical phrase 'три часа' (three hours) to emphasize the prolonged duration.