This is the 965th most frequent Macedonian word.
иста
"Иста" means "same" in English.
The word 'иста' here is an adjective meaning 'same,' describing similarity.
Таа носи иста кошула како и вчера.
She is wearing the same shirt as yesterday.
Here, 'истата' is used with the definite article to specify a known book that is the same.
Истата книга ме инспирира секој пат.
The same book inspires me every time.
In this context, 'иста' again acts as an adjective meaning 'same,' drawing a comparison.