This is the 18th most frequent Macedonian word.
заев
"Заев" is a Macedonian surname.
The word 'Заев' refers to a proper noun, specifically the name of a person, in this case, a prominent political figure in North Macedonia.
Во политиката, Заев беше примарен лидер.
In politics, Zaev was a primary leader.
Here, 'заев' is derived contextually to signify a promise or commitment, though this usage is not standard or typical in Macedonian; it is formed for illustrative purposes.
Тој направи заев со финансиите, ветувајќи значајни промени.
He made a commitment regarding finances, promising significant changes.
In this case, 'заевните' is an adjective suggesting times associated with or resembling those prominent during Zaev's era, though such derivational use is more figurative.