This is the 579th most frequent Macedonian word.
ноќта
The night.
In this sentence, "ноќта" represents the specific period of nighttime being described as quiet.
Ноќта беше многу тивка.
The night was very quiet.
Here, "ноќта" is used to denote the time frame, the night, during which the stars are shining.
Откога започна ноќта, ѕвездите почнаа да сјаат.
Since the night began, the stars started to shine.
In this usage, "ноќта" refers to the late portion of the nighttime.