This extensive overview contains a list of Bulgarian movies we recommend you watch. Some of them were created in the 20th century while Bulgaria was under communism, while others are modern movies that will help you listen to and learn modern Bulgarian. 

• We’ve included three movies produced in the 21st century that reflect the specifics of modern life. All of them are dramas. 

• Dramas also played an important role during the period of communism, hinting at ideas that people couldn’t share openly because they were afraid of the Communist Party. For this reason, we’ve added one drama from that time period as well.

• From 1944 to 1990, many Bulgarian comedies were released. In this comprehensive overview, BulgarianPod101 presents three of them.

• There are many historical movies that describe the nation’s most glorious moments in history, as well as the difficult periods of the Byzantine and the Ottoman yoke that caused Bulgaria centuries of suffering. We’ll be presenting three of the most popular ones here. 

This list of Bulgarian films will not only help you understand the history, society, mindset, and modern life of Bulgarian people better, but it will also help you improve your listening comprehension of the Bulgarian language. In turn, this will make it easier to understand the spoken language when communicating with your Bulgarian friends. Moreover, you can watch most of these Bulgarian movies online for added convenience!

Keep reading to find out more about these movies, such as their plots and their most popular quotes. We’ve also included links (where possible) to full versions of the movies on YouTube. Let’s start our movie evening now!

Table of Contents

1. Modern Films
2. Historic Films
3. Drama
4. Comedies
5. How BulgarianPod101 Can Help You Learn Bulgarian

1. Modern Films

Movie #1 Investigation (2006)

• Bulgarian Title: Разследване
• Romanization: Razsledvane
• English Title: Investigation

This movie is a co-production of Bulgaria, Germany, and the Netherlands. 

A man has been murdered and his brother Plamen Goranov becomes a suspect. He denies his guilt, and the investigation is suspended because of a lack of evidence. However, the case is transferred to a new investigator, Alexandra, who eagerly wants to resolve it. She interrogates all the relatives and friends of the murdered man during the day, while at night she interrogates Plamen. Because she has too much work, she doesn’t have enough time for her family and feels lonely. Plamen is also lonely and he starts to cherish every meeting with Alexandra.

An interesting fact about the movie:

It’s worth noting that the movie is based on a real case from the investigative practice of Boyko Rashkov. In addition, the movie received four awards in Varna’s film festival in 2006.

• Quote: Ще кажете ли нещо? Край на разпита!
• Romanization: Shte kazhete li neshto? Kray na razpita!
• Meaning: Will you say something? The end of interrogation!

Movie #2 Monkeys in Winter (2006)

• Bulgarian Title: Маймуни през зимата
• Romanization: Maimuni prez zimata 
• English Title: Monkeys in Winter

This movie reveals the stories of three young women—Dona, Lukrecie, and Tana—who are very different from each other yet still connected by the Bulgarian winter:

• Dona is a cheerful Roma woman who has three children from three different fathers. In order to provide a better future for her children, she begins to live with a disabled man without realizing the consequences of that decision. Her story takes place in the 1960s.
• The story of Lukrecie, on the other hand, takes place in the 1980s. She is an ambitious law student who is in love with a Frenchman. However, Lukrecie becomes pregnant and mistakenly perceives her pregnancy as an obstacle to achieving her dreams.
• The story of Tana takes place in 2001. She has everything she needs to be happy: a good marriage, a great house, and financial stability. Her only problem is that she cannot have a child. A friend advises her to go to a spa where a skillful masseur works.

These three stories reflect the tragic results of misunderstandings in male-female relationships, especially when it comes to the bearing of children. 

An interesting fact about the movie:

This Bulgarian film received many awards in different film festivals, including those abroad.

• Quote: Я каква си хубава, като са ти омити очите!
• Romanization: Ya kakva si hubava, kato sa ti omiti ochite!
• Meaning: How beautiful you are when your eyes are washed!

Movie #3 Warming Yesterday’s Lunch (2002)

• Bulgarian Title: Подгряване на вчерашния обед
• Romanization: Podgryavane na vcherashniya obed 
•  English Title: Warming Up Yesterday’s Lunch

A woman decides to speak after more than forty years of silence and reveals secrets that confuse the authorities, who decide to take action against her. This movie follows a series of events, in which the difference between good and evil is completely erased.

Katerina Vandeva is a descendant of an old Komitas family who lives high in the mountains of Macedonia. Her life was so difficult that she gradually lost the femininity in herself. As a little girl, she was punished in a Macedonian school for writing in Bulgarian. Then, she was humiliated in the local police station and finally sent to a labor camp. What is the cost of survival? A film crew tries to reconstruct the pieces of Katerina Vandeva’s life from her own memories in order to answer this question.

An interesting fact about the movie:

This movie received many awards. It was proposed for a foreign-language film Oscar nomination in the Program of the Palm Springs Film Festival in 2003.

• Quote: Сънувам кошмари… че преустановяват всички полети и оставам тук завинаги!
• Romanization: Sanuvam koshmari… che preustanovyavat vsichki poleti i ostavam tuk zavinagi!
• Meaning: I have nightmares…that all the flights have been suspended and I have to stay here forever!

2. Historic Films

Movie #4 The Weddings of Yoаn Assen (1975)

• Bulgarian Title: Сватбите на Йоан Асен
• Romanization: Svatbite na Yoan Asen
• English Title: The Weddings of Yoаn Assen

This historic movie was made in 1975. It presents the events that took place in Bulgaria at the beginning of the 13th century after the death of Bulgarian tsar Kaloyan. The pretender to the throne, Boril, expels Kaloyan’s nephews John Assen and Alexander from the Bulgarian kingdom. However, years later, John Assen comes back and becomes the tsar as a rightful heir to the throne. 

Because of the long, unsuccessful wars with the surrounding enemies of Bulgaria, John Assen wants to keep the peace in the kingdom at all costs. To achieve that goal, he gets married several times to daughters of other kingdoms’ rulers. He even decided to send the woman he loved to a convent.

An interesting fact about the movie:

Apostol Karamitev, the actor who played John Assen, died during the filming. Kosta Tsonev, who played his brother Alexander up to that point, took on both roles.

• Quote: Когато размишлявам, стигам до заключение, че никой никога не е водил битки за нищо друго освен за плячка или защита. 
• Romanization: Kogato razmishlyavam, stigam do zaklyuchenie, che nikoy nikoga ne e vodil bitki za nishto drugo osven za plyachka ili zashtita.
• Meaning: When I think about it, I come to the conclusion that no one has ever fought for anything else but loot or protection.

Movie #5 The Goat Horn (1972)

• Bulgarian Title: Козият рог
• Romanization: Koziyat rog
• English Title: The Goat Horn

This classic Bulgarian film recreates events from the 17th century while Bulgaria was under the Ottoman yoke. While a countryman named Karaivan grazes his goats, the Ottomans rape and kill his wife Maria. The man gets his little daughter, also named Maria, and moves far away to live in the mountains in full isolation there. He raises his daughter as a man to avenge the oppressors, and she starts killing them one by one. Nobody knew who this mysterious killer was and Bulgarian people thought that the “Goat Horn” was their avenger and protector from the Ottoman enemies.

An interesting fact about the movie:

After the movie was released in 1972, it was successful not only in Bulgaria but also abroad. It was the Bulgarian submission for the Academy Awards, but it didn’t get nominated. However, Turkey opposed the distribution of The Goat Horn due to the disadvantageous position in which their country’s history was represented. Despite that, the movie was shown in 62 countries.

• Quote: Мъж ще те направя… или ще те хвърля на кучетата, да знаеш… Тоя свят не е за жени! 
• Romanization: Mazh shte te napravya… ili shte te hvarlya na kuchetata, da znaesh… Toya svyat ne e za zheni!
• Meaning: I will turn you into a man…or I will throw you to the dogs, you know… This world is not for women!

Movie #6 Time of Parting (1988)

• Bulgarian Title: Време разделно
• Romanization: Vreme razdelno
• English Title: Time of Parting

The story takes place in three villages—Prosoyna, Zagrad, and Podvis—which are located along a river. In the spring, the janissary Karaibrahim arrives in the Rhodope valley together with a detachment of 120 horsemen with a mission to Islamize the local Orthodox Bulgarians. At that time, the shepherd Manol and priest Aligorko are at the cemetery performing an old local custom of digging up the bones of a deceased person—in this case, Manol’s wife. The Ottomans stop alongside them, asking them about the names of nearby villages.

When both Bulgarian men return back to Podvis, they inform grandfather Galushko The White about the arrival of Karaibrahim and his people, letting him know that they have settled in the huge konak of Suleiman Agha in the village of Prosoyna.

The villagers of the valley decide to hide all the women and children. Karaibrahim gathers the village chiefs, reaching out to Suleiman Agha for assistance. But the Agha fears rising against the Padishah. Then, the chiefs gather in the konak and tell Karaibrahim that they would not give up their faith and that the time of parting has come.

An interesting fact about the movie:

Time of Parting is a novel written by Prof. Anton Donchev in 1964. He wrote it in just 45 days. The events described by Donchev took place in 1666 at the site of the current town of Yakoruda.

• Quote: Слава на тия, които не дадоха вярата си! 
• Romanization: Slava na tiya, koito ne dadoha vyarata si!
• Meaning: Glory to those who did not give up their faith!

3. Drama

Movie #7 Adaptation (1979)

• Bulgarian Title: Адаптация
• Romanization: Adaptatsiya
• English Title: Adaptation

Veronica is a mentally ill woman who is hospitalized in a specialized clinic. All the patients have to share their personal stories and reveal their fears. Unlike the others, Veronica fails to overcome herself during the meetings. Dr. Bankov has his own life, but he spends most of his time with the sick patients. During the treatment, Veronica falls in love with him—and this is the key to her soul.

→ You can learn more medical-related vocabulary in the following lesson from BulgarianPod101.

An interesting fact about the movie:

The character Dr. Bankov is based on a real person—the psychiatrist Dr. Georgi Kamenov—who is one of the founders of the first psychotherapeutic group in Bulgaria.

• Quote: Не можем само да се крием зад тази фраза “Болест на времето.”
• Romanization: Ne mozhem samo da se kriem zad tazi fraza “Bolest na vremeto.”
• Meaning: We can’t only hide behind this phrase “The disease of time.”

4. Comedies

Movie #8 King for a Day (1983)

• Bulgarian Title: Господин за един ден
• Romanization: Gospodin za edin den
• English Title: King for a Day

One of the most popular Bulgarian comedy movies, this film illustrates Bulgaria in the 1920s. The main character is Purko, a poor country musician who constantly tries to find new ways to outwit life and feed his large family. He has to go through a series of funny (and sad) adventures during his fight against poverty, until one day his dream comes true: he becomes a well-dressed city gentleman. However, this illusion soon collapses, and the only thing Purko is left with is his clarinet.

An interesting fact about the movie:

Purko’s main partner in King for a Day is the so-called Little Elephant from Strandzha Mountain—a three-month-old colorful piglet of the “Semi-wild Strandzha” breed. But the pig turned out to be so wild that they could barely catch it; a backup had to be found, which was another colorful and intelligent piglet.

• Quote: Кокошка отвсякъде може да долети, яйцето не може.
• Romanization: Kokoshka otvsyakade mozhe da doleti, yaytseto ne mozhe.
• Meaning: A hen can fly in from anywhere, but an egg can’t.

Courtesy of the Bulgarian National Film Center, the entire movie can be watched on YouTube.

Movie #9 The Double (1979)

• Bulgarian Title: Двойникът
• Romanization: Dvoynikat
• English Title: The Double

Denev is a scientist and an expert in his field, but he has no free time in which to write his doctorate. For this reason, he agrees to the idea of switching places with his cousin Ivan. It’s difficult for anyone to catch onto their game, as there is great resemblance between them. 

Ivan is a store manager, well-versed in scams, and has great success with women. But once he enters into his cousin’s academic environment, his task turns out to be more difficult than he supposed. At first uncertain, Ivan steps into his new role with increasing enthusiasm and a desire to gain material benefits from everything he encounters. 

• Quote: Знаеш ли, братчед, кое отличава хората от животните? Алкохолът! Нито едно животно не пие.
• Romanization: Znaesh li, bratched, koe otlichava horata ot zhivotnite? Alkoholat! Nito edno zhivotno ne pie.
• Meaning: Do you know, cousin, what distinguishes humans from animals? Alcohol! No animal drinks alcohol.

Movie #10 With Children at the Seaside (1972)

• Bulgarian Title: С деца на море
• Romanization: S detsa na more
• English Title: With Children at the Seaside

This comedy is one of the best movies for learning the Bulgarian language. A group of families with children are on vacation in Nessebar. The movie consists of two parts: 1) the story of Ognyan and Elena, and 2) the story of Uncle Mancho and the photo camera. 

Part 1 – Elena, the older sister of one of the kids, and Ognyan become friends. He also becomes the kids’ idol, because he’s a strong and brave swimmer; Ognyan further wins their affection by telling them about his friendship with a dolphin. One night, Ognyan and Elena are late. The children don’t dare go home, because Elena’s parents know that the kids are with her. The children all get punished, but no one reveals the secret. The next day, they go to look for Ognyan. To their surprise, they find him with another girl and hear him telling the same story about the dolphin. Disappointed, the children turn their backs.

Part 2 – The children take a compromising photo of Uncle Mancho, who is their neighbor from Sofia, with a young woman. Uncle Mancho makes several unsuccessful attempts to take the camera. He finally picks it up, and when he falls off the water bike, the camera goes to the bottom. As compensation, he gives his own camera, apologizing for not finding a color film. The child reassures him that the camera, which is now at sea bottom, has not been loaded either. Uncle Mancho is shocked.

→ Want to brush up on your vocabulary before watching the film? This list prepared by BulgarianPod101 will provide you with useful vacation-related Bulgarian phrases and sentences.

An interesting fact about the movie:

Georgi Partsalev, a favorite actor in the Bulgarian film industry, plays Uncle Mancho in the second part of the film. The children who played in the movie adored Partsalev, and after the end of filming, he gave each of them a personal gift.

• Quote: Имам да спя още 10 минути и идвам.
• Romanization: Imam da spya oshte 10 minuti i idvam.
• Meaning: I have another 10 minutes to sleep and then I will come.

5. How BulgarianPod101 Can Help You Learn Bulgarian

We hope you found a film with your name on it while reading through our Bulgarian movies list for language learners. Each of these movies has something special to offer learners, and each one is a great source of new vocabulary and cultural information. 

Which of these movies do you most want to watch, and why? Have you seen any of them already? We look forward to hearing from you in the comments! 

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Children’s Day in Bulgaria, as you may already know, is a day dedicated to honoring and celebrating children. After all, they have so much potential to offer the world. In this article, we’ll give you some information about Children’s Day in Bulgaria, and what makes it special (considering the existence of World Children’s Day).

At BulgarianPod101.com, we hope to make learning both fun and informative as you gain insight into Bulgarian culture. Knowing a country’s culture is a vital step in language mastery, and holidays represent a significant part of any country’s culture.

That said, let’s talk about the origins of this holiday, and take a look at the most common Children’s Day celebrations in Bulgaria!

1. What is Children’s Day?

This day is celebrated by almost all countries from the former Socialist Bloc. The holiday originates from the World Conference on the Well-being of Children held in Geneva in 1925. Children’s Day is important because it reminds adults of the necessity for special protection of children’s rights. Children’s rights include the ideas of equity in upbringing, education, social protection, and physical and spiritual development of all children.

2. Children’s Day Date: When is Children’s Day in Bulgaria?

Each year, Bulgarians celebrate International Children’s Day on June 1. This has been the official Children’s Day date since 1950. It began to be honored after 1949, when Moscow established June 1 as the International Day for Protection of Children.

However, the International Kids Day (or International Children’s Day) date is different. We’ll talk more about this later!

3. Children’s Day Celebrations in Bulgaria

Learn how Bulgarians celebrate their Children’s Day holiday by reading the Bulgarian text below. Then, check your Bulgarian reading skills by reading the English text directly below it.

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Денят на детето се празнува с игри и мероприятия, безплатни пропуски за деца, панаири и фестивали, концерти, представления и обществени прояви. За децата има много сладолед, балони и усмивки.

Често на Деня на детето се правят конкурси за детски рисунки или прояви, на които се правят рисунки върху детски лица. Така децата могат да се превърнат в любимите си герои за малко и да се снимат така за спомен.

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Children’s Day is celebrated with plays and events, free admission for children, fairs and festivals, concerts, shows, and social activities. There’s a lot of ice cream, balloons, and smiles for the children.

Often on Children’s Day there are competitions for children’s drawings or events for face-painting for children. Thus children can spend some time in the shoes of their favorite characters for a while and take pictures as keepsakes.

4. Date of Universal Children’s Day

Do you know when the Universal Children’s Day is?

In 1954 the UN and UNESCO establish November 20 as Universal Children’s Day. Despite this, the date is not adopted everywhere, because most countries already have established traditions for honoring the holiday.

5. Important Vocabulary for Bulgarian Children’s Day

Here’s some vocabulary you should know for International Children’s Day in Bulgaria!

• Люлка (lyulka) — swing
• сапунено мехурче (sapuneno mehurche) — soap bubble
• Отглеждане (otglezhdane) — upbringing
• физическо здраве (fizichesko zdrave) — physical health
• Балон (balon) — balloon
• защита на децата (zashtita na detsata) — protection of children
• Жизнерадостен (zhizneradosten) — cheerful
• Възпитан (vazpitan) — well-behaved
• Лъчезарен (lachezaren) — radiant
• разходка в парка (razhodka v parka) — walk in the park
• играя навън (igraya navan) — playing outdoors
• Панаир (panair) — fair
• Проява (proyava) — happening
• куклен театър (kuklen teatar) — puppet theatre
• Близалка (blizalka) — lollipop
• Забавление (zabavlenie) — entertainment

To hear each vocabulary word pronounced, check out our Bulgarian International Children’s Day vocabulary list. Here, each word is listed alongside an audio file of its pronunciation.

Conclusion

So, reader, we’re curious: How does your country celebrate Children’s Day? Are celebrations similar or very different in your country? Let us know in the comments!

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The Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture and Slavonic Literature (we know, it’s a mouthful…) is a day to focus on the Cyrillic alphabet, as well as the Glagolitic alphabet. Created by St. Cyril and Methodius, the Glagolitic alphabet structure has helped to shape the Bulgarian language as it is today (using the Cyrillic alphabet), making this a day worth its salt.

Learn more about how St. Cyril and St. Methodius impacted the eventual growth of language in Bulgaria below. By learning about Bulgarian Education and Culture Day, you’re opening yourself up to a unique aspect of Bulgarian culture. And as any language learner can tell you, knowing the culture of your target language’s country is a vital step in the language-learning process!

At BulgarianPod101.com, we hope to make this a fun and informative learning adventure!

1. What is Education and Culture, and Slavonic Literature Day?

Day of Bulgarian Education and Culture is the day of celebrating the creation of the so-called glagolitsa, which is a type of writing system and actually is the first Slavic alphabet. It was created by the brothers Cyril and Methodius, also known as the Brothers from Thessaloniki. They used the Glagolitic alphabet to write the translations of the Bible, and in this way they helped to preserve the cultural heritage for the future Slavic peoples.

2. When is Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Literature Day?

Each year, Bulgarians celebrate Education and Culture, and Slavonic Literature Day on May 24.

3. Reading Practice: Celebrations for this Bulgarian Holiday

How do Bulgarians celebrate Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Literature Day? Read the Bulgarian text below to find out, and find the English translation directly below it.

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Денят на българската просвета и култура и на славянската писменост започва да се чества за пръв път в епохата на българското Възраждане като ден за почитане делото на братята Кирил и Методий. Така този ден става един от начините българите да покажат своето признание и преклонение пред образованието, науката и културата. През 1990 година той става официален празник на Република България.

Химн на този празник е песента Върви, народе възродени, която бива изпълнявана всяка година на честванията на 24-ти май. Празненствата включват тържествени програми с музикални изпълнения на хорови песни и на народни танци. Обикновено училищата и университетите имат празнична украса с венци и цветя, както и богата културна програма. Много често се организират и шествия с участието на ученици и преподаватели.

Песента Върви, народе възродени е стихотворение, написано от поета Стоян Михайловски, което вдъхновява композитора Панайот Пипков за музиката към текста. Българите обичат да проверяват дали другите знаят текста и автора на песента.

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The Day of the Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Literature was first celebrated in the period of the Bulgarian Revival as a day for paying tribute to the work of the brothers Cyril and Methodius. It thus became one of the ways for the Bulgarian people to show their recognition and admiration for education, science, and culture. In 1990, it became a public holiday in the Republic of Bulgaria.

The anthem of this holiday is the song March Ahead, Oh, Revived People which is performed every year at the celebrations of May 24. The festivities include celebratory programs with musical performances of choral songs and folk dances. Usually, the schools and the universities have festive decorations of wreaths and flowers as well as prolific cultural program. Very often, processions are organized with the participation of students and teachers.

The song March Ahead, Oh, Revived People is a poem written by the poet Stoyan Mihaylovski which inspires the composer Panayot Pipkov to write music for the lyrics. Bulgarians like checking if others know the text and the author of the song.

4. Glagolitic & Cyrillic Alphabet Connection

Do you know what the connection is between the glagolitsa (Glagolitic alphabet) and the kirilitsa (Cyrillic alphabet), which is used nowadays?

The Saint brothers Cyril and Methodius created the glagolitsa. The kirilitsa appeared in Bulgaria at the end of the ninth century. During the 10th – 11th centuries, the kirilitsa was used alongside the glagolitsa, but it gradually started replacing it in the twelfth century.

5. Useful Vocabulary for Bulgarian Culture Day

Here’s some vocabulary you should know for Education and Culture, and Slavonic Literature Day!

• Библиотека (biblioteka) — library
• Училище (uchilishte) — school
• Литература (literatura) — literature
• Образование (obrazovanie) — education
• Ден на българската просвета и култура и на славянската писменост (Den na balgarskata prosveta i kultura i na slavyanskata pismenost) — Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Literature Day
• Азбука (azbuka) — alphabet
• Кирилица (kirilitsa) — Cyrillic alphabet
• Култура (kultura) — culture
• Св.св. Кирил и Методий (Sv.sv. Kiril i Metodiy) — St. Cyril and St. Methodius
• Глаголица (glagolitsa) — Glagolitic alphabet
• Просвещение (prosveshtenie) — enlightenment
• Венец (venets) — wreath

To hear each of these vocabulary words pronounced (yes, even the long holiday name!), check out our relevant vocabulary list. Here, you’ll find each word accompanied by an audio file of its pronunciation.

Conclusion

What do you think of Bulgarian Education and Culture, and Slavonic Literature Day? Does your country have a holiday celebrating any of these things? Let us know in the comments! We want to hear from you! 🙂

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Moving to a foreign country is a challenging experience, especially when it comes to searching for a job. 

Since Bulgaria entered the European Union in 2007, the country has become a more attractive destination for foreigners to live in. Reasons for this include the thriving economy, reasonable living expenses, and various opportunities for non-natives to find jobs in Bulgaria. Since English is quite popular in the country, some of these jobs don’t even require knowledge of the Bulgarian language. 

That said, having some knowledge of Bulgarian will give you a great advantage in your search for work. BulgarianPod101 aims to teach you everything you should know about the Bulgarian language and culture before your move, and today we’ll be discussing your options when it comes to your job search. 

In this article, you’ll learn how to find a job in Bulgaria regardless of your current Bulgarian proficiency level. After all, the best way to study and internalize a language is to live among people who speak that language! Working with Bulgarians might just be the key to mastering the language and further advancing your career in this beautiful country. 

Let’s dive in!

Table of Contents

1. The Best Bulgarian Cities to Find Jobs as a Foreigner
2. Bulgarian Websites to Search for Vacancies
3. Other Places to Find Vacancies
4. Language Teaching Jobs
5. Online and IT-Related Job Opportunities
6. Health-Related Jobs
7. Tips for Part-Time Job Seekers
8. How BulgarianPod101 Can Help You Learn Bulgarian

1. The Best Bulgarian Cities to Find Jobs as a Foreigner

Typically, the big cities in Bulgaria offer many more job opportunities than the smaller towns. The bigger the city is, the more vacancies you’ll find. This means that the Bulgarian capital Sofia is the place that offers the largest variety of job opportunities for foreigners who would like to practice their profession in Bulgaria. 

Other cities with multiple job opportunities include Plovdiv, Varna, and Burgas. 

This doesn’t mean that you can’t find a job in smaller cities and towns, but it’s easier to find opportunities for professional development in bigger cities like the ones mentioned above.

In order to further increase your chances of finding the right job in Bulgaria, you’ll need to have a permanent residence status. This document assures your Bulgarian employer that: you’re serious about your job, that you intend to stay in the country long-term, and that he/she may rely on your commitment to develop the company you’ll be working for.

How are job interviews conducted in Bulgaria?

If you’ve applied for a job in the U.K. or other countries in Europe before, then you already have an idea of how the job interview in Bulgaria could be conducted, as the process is similar. After sending your application, the employer will invite you to an interview if he/she finds you appropriate for the vacancy. 

Since many industries in Bulgaria—such as teaching, IT, tourism, etc.—require a fluent level of English, you have a good chance of getting the job even if your Bulgarian isn’t up to par yet. The interviewer will ask you some questions that are typical for a job interview, like:

• What is your education?
• What is your experience in this field?
• Can you work efficiently in a team?
• How can you help the company grow?
• What is your preferred salary?

If you would like to try taking your job interview in Bulgarian, this lesson from BulgarianPod101 will help you prepare for it with the necessary vocabulary.

2. Bulgarian Websites to Search for Vacancies

There are some great Bulgarian job websites that can help you find vacancies to apply for. Browsing through the available offers and applying to jobs you’re interested in is the most convenient way to get a job. These websites typically offer job categories, so you can save time in your research. You’ll have to go through a quick and easy sign-up process to make a profile and select your preferences. After that, you’ll be notified by email about all new vacancies that meet your criteria.

So, let’s take a look at a list of job websites in Bulgaria you can use to search for jobs as a foreigner:

• Jobs.bg: This is the most popular search engine for vacancies and courses. It has an English version and allows you to search by specific location, category, job type, etc.

• Rabota.bg: This great website for job searching is only in Bulgarian, so you’ll have to know at least a little Bulgarian to be able to use it. Still, the search engine on this website allows people to use some English keywords to find a job (marketing, expert, IT, Cloud, developer, etc.).

• JobTiger: This is another popular search engine that has an English version. Thanks to the courses available on this website, you can learn how to apply successfully for a job.

• Zaplata.bg: This popular job portal has English and Russian versions. It’s considered the biggest website for job opportunities in Bulgaria, so it provides multiple job listings. In addition to available standard jobs, there are vacancies with an URGENT label that need applicants as soon as possible.

• Jobs Agents: Here’s another great website with an English version that can help you find a job not only in a specific region of Bulgaria, but also in other countries.

• European Job Mobility Portal: This European portal, created by the European Union, is another great tool for finding available jobs in Bulgaria and other European countries. Currently, there are more than 4600 vacancies in Bulgaria listed here.

3. Other Places to Find Vacancies

Job websites are not the only places where foreigners can find jobs in Bulgaria. Some other sources include newspapers, recruitment agencies, career fairs, and references from friends or relatives. The more options you have for finding a job, the greater your chances are of finding a desired vacancy related to your skills and professional experience. We’ll take a closer look at these other sources below:

Newspapers

Many Bulgarian newspapers provide dedicated sections for job listings. These newspapers include:

• 24 часа (24 Chasa)
• Дневник (Dnevnik)
• Монитор (Monitor)
• Труд (Trud)
• Стандарт (Standart)
• Новинар (Novinar)

There’s also a popular newspaper that’s completely dedicated to ads including those for job listings, where you can find a lot of vacancies every day. This newspaper is Позвънете (Pozvanete), and it’s widely used by job seekers in Bulgaria.

Recruitment Agencies

Many people in Bulgaria prefer to use the services of recruitment agencies, which search for an appropriate job according to your preferences, education, and experience. These agencies have contracts with large companies, which provide them with available vacancies as soon as they arise; they’re committed to finding the right candidates for these positions. After the person is successfully hired, the agency takes a percentage of that person’s first salary as payment. This is a safe and time-saving way to find a desirable position.

Some of these recruitment agencies are specialized in a particular industry. This could be accounting, IT, nursing, construction, catering, tourism, etc. You can search for the best recruitment agency based on your field.

Bulgarian Career Fairs

Bulgaria regularly conducts job fairs that are intended to connect job seekers with their future employers. They are usually free to attend, but some of them may require upfront online registration. During these career fairs, people can meet with a large number of recruiters to get an idea of their companies and what skills are required for specific vacancies. It’s a good idea to attend these fairs with a resume and to arrive well-dressed, as first impressions are very important in business meetings.

➜ In this lesson from BulgarianPod101, you can prepare for your next Bulgarian business meeting and gain the confidence you need to succeed.

Personal Contacts

It would be wise to tell your relatives and friends that you’re looking for a job, as personal contacts and references often play a huge role in finding good jobs. Many employers in Bulgaria don’t post advertisements about job vacancies, but rather tell their acquaintances who may know someone interested in the specific job position. So, the more people know about your need to find a job in Bulgaria, the greater your chances are of getting a call from a potential employer.

4. Language Teaching Jobs

One of the best jobs in Bulgaria for English speakers is being an English teacher. If you have such education, you’re very likely to land a teaching job in public or private schools. However, even without that education, you can find a job in Bulgaria as a private teacher for personal lessons. This is especially true if you have extraordinary English skills and have taken TOEFL, IELTS, or a similar exam to prove it. 

Being a teacher in a public sector provides you with many benefits, such as a good salary, paid holidays, social security, etc. The best time to apply for an English school teacher job is in August, as the school boards start to function from the beginning of September after the summer holiday. That said, you’ll still have chances to find vacancies until the beginning of the school year on September 15.

In order to apply for such a job, you need to submit your application along with your resume to the school, which will ask the approved applicants for an interview. During the interview, the applicant may be asked to teach a sample lesson or even to complete a grammar test. It’s common in Bulgaria for school teachers to also give private lessons to earn extra income. 

➜ Some schools may prefer candidates who are fluent in Bulgarian. BulgarianPod101 provides you with great guidance on how to pass your Bulgarian language exam.

5. Online and IT-Related Job Opportunities

Another one of the best work opportunities in Bulgaria for foreigners is online jobs. The country has a well-developed system of internet suppliers with excellent connectivity, even in the remote and rural regions. If you can continue working from home, you don’t even have to search for a new job when moving to Bulgaria. 

What if you would like to search for work from home jobs in Bulgaria that will allow you to practice your profession? You can search for the right job opportunity using the following online job portals:

• Upwork
• Fiverr
• Freelancer
• WeWorkRemotely
• FlexJobs
• VirtualVocations
• Indeed
• LinkedIn

What types of online jobs are available?

If you work in the IT sector, you can easily find an online job wherever you live. Many companies have vacancies for web developers, mobile and app developers, SEO consultants, social media marketers, technical support representatives, and similar positions.

6. Health-Related Jobs

Like some other countries around the world, Bulgaria has a lack of medical professionals. This means that people who have education in the field of medicine can easily find work not only in the big Bulgarian cities (Sofia, Plovdiv, and Varna), but also in the smaller towns and even villages. 

Typically, the salaries of medical doctors in Bulgaria are almost four times the average salary here, so this job ensures a good standard of living. Unfortunately, this is not the case with the salaries of nurses and janitors—they’re often underpaid for their long working hours.

Medical workers receive the following benefits: health insurance, retirement plan, training courses, opportunities for career development, and the opportunity to choose a preferred work type or schedule (full-time job, part-time job, night shift, temporary job, or self-employment).

Foreigners who would like to work as medical professionals in Bulgaria need to have advanced Bulgarian language skills.

➜ BulgarianPod101 has prepared this list of the 20 most useful phrases when talking to a doctor. Make sure to check it out and brush up on your vocabulary before your move.

Where can you apply for a health-related job in Bulgaria?

There are several online sources where you can search for health-related jobs in Bulgaria. Usually, listings provide a detailed description of the work, the required skills, and other specifics. These sources include:

• LinkedIn
• Glassdoor
• Pharmiweb
• Totaljobs
• Learn4good

7. Tips for Part-Time Job Seekers

People searching for part-time jobs in Bulgaria have multiple options, even if they’re not students. This job could be in the fields of: 

• Babysitting
• Office work
• Gardening
• Security
• Working from home as a writer, translator, private teacher, etc. 

It all depends on your preferences, financial needs, and other time commitments. 

There are some great benefits for foreigners who start working a part-time job in Bulgaria:

• Part-time jobs help you gain the set of practical skills needed for your profession.
• Working with Bulgarians will greatly improve your Bulgarian language skills. This work will also give you the chance to socialize with local people. 
• Eventually, part-time jobs could lead to full-time jobs.
• Part-time jobs provide you with excellent experience that could be included in your CV and will provide you with recommendations for future full-time jobs.

• You can learn the names of different professions in Bulgarian along with their pronunciation in this list from BulgarianPod101.

#1: You can search for part-time jobs in Bulgaria depending on your qualifications and education. You can take advantage of recruitment agencies to help you find a job, or you can search on your own in local newspapers or online job websites and other sources. The other option is to tell your Bulgarian friends that you’re searching for such a job and they may be able to refer you to the right person. If you know a friend who already works a part-time job, you can ask him/her whether there are vacancies within the same company.

#2: Hoping to work only weekends to make some extra money? Things like office cleaning or driving tourists for sightseeing are especially good for English speakers. Also, many students search for native English teachers to take private lessons with, so this is another good option to complement your earnings. 

#3: Some other part-time jobs include online tasks like social media advertising, writing web content for different online companies, etc.

#4: Besides online work, there are many other offline opportunities for part-time jobs. These include working in restaurants or fast-food joints, showrooms, grocery stores, fuel pumps, amusement parks, etc. The sky’s the limit.

8. How BulgarianPod101 Can Help You Learn Bulgarian

BulgarianPod101 has prepared this comprehensive guide to help you find your ideal job in Bulgaria. The better your Bulgarian language skills, the greater your chances are of having a great experience as you live and work in Bulgaria. Even though there are opportunities for non-Bulgarian speaking foreigners to find a job in Bulgaria (such as online or part-time jobs), most employers prefer a candidate with good Bulgarian speaking skills. 

If you feel that you need personal guidance to learn Bulgarian more quickly and efficiently in order to land a job in Bulgaria, you can turn to MyTeacher. This Premium PLUS service from BulgarianPod101 allows you to learn and practice with a private teacher, who will know how to help you and greatly increase your chances of getting that dream job. Of course, our free lifetime account option also provides tons of useful resources on the Bulgarian language and culture, so make sure to check it out! 

Before you go: Do you need any other specific information on how to find a job in Bulgaria? Don’t hesitate to share with us in the comments below—we’ll be glad to help out the best we can. 

Sveti Tryphon Zarezan, also known as St. Trifon Zarezan or St. Trifon’s Day, is held in celebration of Saint Trifon, the patron saint of wine. In honor of St. Trifon, Bulgarians celebrate this folk holiday by holding the Trifon Zarezan Festival, which we’ll learn more about below.

By delving into this fun, festive, and merry holiday, you’re also peeling away at the layers of Bulgarian culture. And learning about any country’s culture is vital in language-learning!

Here at BulgarianPod101.com, we hope that you enjoy getting to know Bulgaria and gain valuable insight! So let’s get started.

1. What is Bulgarian Sveti Tryphon Zarezan?
Trifon Zarezan is also called Vine-Growers’ Day. It’s an unofficial or folk holiday celebrated in honor of Saint Trifon. Other popular names for the feast are Zarezanov Den and Trifon Drunkard.

Saint Trifon himself was a healer and became a saint martyr. He came from a region in Asia Minor, considered to be the land where vines and “wine,” or vinoto, originated. Saint Trifon is considered a patron of vines (or the patron saint of wine) and Trifon’s Day is honored as Vine-Growers’ Day.

2. When is St. Trifon Zarezan?

Some people celebrate this day on February 1, though wineries tend to celebrate on the traditional date of February 14 (yes, the same day that Valentine’s Day is celebrated!).

3. Reading Practice: How is it Celebrated?

How do Bulgarians celebrate the Trifon Zarezan Festival? Read the Bulgarian text below to find out! (You can find the English translation below it.)
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Трифоновден се празнува по стар стил на 14-ти февруари, заедно с модерния празник на Свети Валентин. Но традицията повелява на този ден хората с имена, произхождащи от името Трифон да празнуват имен ден. Например това са Тричка, Тичо, Радка, Рачо и други. Трифон Зарезан обаче е основно празник на лозарите, градинарите и кръчмарите.
На този ден обикновено се приготвя варена кокшка и се омесва хляб – обикновено под формата на пита. Лозарите взимат от месото и питата и заедно с бъклица вино отиват на лозето. Там извършват ритуала по зарязването на лозите. След като отрязват по три пръчки, те се прекръстват и поливат лозите с виното.
На ритуала се избира цар на лозята и се закичва с венец от лозови пръчки. Всички се отпрявят заедно към града. Там биват посрещнати с вино, от което отпиват, а остатъкът се плисва върху царя за берекет.
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Trifon’s Day is celebrated according to the old style on February 14, together with the modern Saint Valentine’s Day. But tradition demands that on this day the people with names deriving from the name Trifon celebrate a name-day. These names include Trichka, Ticho, Radka, Racho, and others. However, Trifon Zarezan is mainly a feast of vine growers, gardeners, and tavern-keepers.

“Usually,” or obiknoveno, for St. Tryphon’s Day, Bulgarians boil a chicken and ensure that bread is kneaded—generally a flat loaf. The vine growers take some of the meat and bread, as well as a vessel of wine, and go to the vines, where they “perform,” or izvarshvat, the vine-pruning ritual. After cutting three sticks they “cross themselves,” or se prekrastvat, and “water,” or polivat, the vines with the wine.

The “King of the Vines” is elected during the ritual, and is then decorated with a wreath made of vine sticks. All of the people “head,”or otpravyat se, to town, where they are welcomed with wine. They drink the wine and what’s left is “splashed” or se plisva, onto the king for a rich crop.

1- Side Note on Celebrations

As Bulgarians Празнувам (praznuvam) or “celebrate” St. Tryphon, you can expect for things to get Шумен (shumen) or “noisy.” As you can imagine, on this day of festivity, drinking, and Веселба (veselba) or “merriment,” experiencing a Махмурлук (mahmurluk) or “hangover,” afterward is quite a possibility if you Прекалявам (prekalyavam) or “overdo” it. So have fun, but don’t get too crazy. 😉

4. Additional Information: Patron Saint of Wine (or Vines)

But why exactly is St. Trifon considered the patron saint of vines? What earned him this title, and what other title is he known by?

The legend states that when he used to prune his vineyard, he accidentally cut off the top of his nose. On the icons he is depicted sometimes with a vine-pruning knife or a sickle, and sometimes with a falcon sitting on his hand. According to this tradition, he is also considered patron of the falconers.

5. Must-Know Vocab

Here are some words you should know for St. Trifon’s Day. Be sure to study these to increase your Bulgarian vocabulary and better understand this fun Bulgarian folk holiday!

• Мавруд (mavrud) — Mavrud (Bulgarian grapes)
• Лозар (lozar) — winegrower
• лозарска ножица (lozarska nozhitsa) — pruning shears
• Лозе (loze) — vineyard
• Махмурлук (mahmurluk) — hangover
• Мъченик (machenik) — martyr
• Веселба (veselba) — merriment
• Шумен (shumen) — noisy
• Празнувам (praznuvam) — celebrate
• Прекалявам (prekalyavam) — overdo
• Суеверие (sueverie) — superstition
• варя кокошка (varya kokoshka) — boil a hen
• Пирувам (piruvam) — feast
• Езически (ezicheski) — pagan
• Реколта (rekolta) — crop
• Трифоновден (Trifonovden) — St. Trifon’s Day

To hear the pronunciation of each St. Trifan’s Day word, be sure to check out our relevant vocabulary list, where you’ll find an audio alongside each word.

Conclusion

Now you know about the Bulgarian holiday of St. Trifon’s Day. What do you think about this holiday? Is there a similar one in your home country? Let us know in the comments!

To learn more about the Bulgarian culture and language, visit our website at BulgarianPod101.com! We offer an array of insightful blog posts, free vocabulary lists, and even an online community where you can discuss lessons with fellow students. Download our MyTeacher app to take advantage of a one-on-one learning experience with your own personal Bulgarian teacher!

Until next time, keep practicing your vocabulary and stay tuned for more Bulgarian holiday posts. We wish you well as you continue in your Bulgarian studies!

Do you often feel lonely and sad? Do you long for romance and are willing to do whatever it takes to meet that special person? Speaking another language could revolutionize your love life! So, why wait? Learning how to say ‘love’ in Bulgarian could be just what you need to find it.

Or perhaps you were lucky, and have found your Bulgarian partner already. Fantastic! Yet, a cross-cultural relationship comes with unique challenges. Learning how to speak your lover’s language will greatly improve your communication and enhance the relationship. At BulgarianPod101, our team will teach you all the words, quotes and phrases you need to woo your Bulgarian lover with excellence! Our tutors provide personal assistance, with plenty of extra material available to make Bulgarian dating easy for you.

Table of Contents

1. Common Phrases You’ll Need for a Date
2. The Most Romantic Ideas for a Date
3. Must-know Valentine’s Day Vocabulary
4. Bulgarian Love Phrases for Valentine’s Day
5. Bulgarian Quotes about Love
6. Marriage Proposal Lines
7. 15 Most Common Break-Up Lines
8. Will Falling in Love Help You Learn Bulgarian Faster?

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1. Common Phrases You’ll Need for a Date

So, you have met your Bulgarian love interest. Congratulations! Who knows where this could take you…?! However, the two of you have just met and you’re not ready to say the Bulgarian word for love just yet. Great, it is better to get to know him/her first. Wow your prospective love by using these Bulgarian date phrases to set up a spectacular first date.

Would you like to go out to dinner with me?

• Би ли искала да излезеш на вечеря с мен?
• Bi li iskala da izlezesh na vecherya s men?

The important question! In most cultures, this phrase indicates: ‘I’m romantically interested in you’. Flirting in Bulgarian is no different, so don’t take your date to Mcdonald’s!

Are you free this weekend?

• Свободна ли си през този уикенд?
• Svobodna li si prez tozi uikend?

This is a preamble to asking your love interest on a date. If you get an immediate ‘Yes’, that’s good news!

Would you like to hang out with me?

• Ще искаш ли да излезем заедно?
• Shte iskash li da izlezem zaedno?

You like her/him, but you’re not sure if there’s chemistry. Ask them to hang out first to see if a dinner date is next.

What time shall we meet tomorrow?

• По кое време да се срещнем утре?
• Po koe vreme da se sreshtnem utre?

Set a time, and be sure to arrive early! Nothing spoils a potential relationship more than a tardy date.

Where shall we meet?

• Къде да се срещнем?
• Kade da se sreshtnem?

You can ask this, but also suggest a place.

You look great.

• Изглеждаш страхотно.
• Izglezhdash strahotno.

A wonderful ice breaker! This phrase will help them relax a bit – they probably took great care to look their best just for you.

You are so cute.

• Много си сладка.
• Mnogo si sladka.

If the two of you are getting on really well, this is a fun, flirtatious phrase to use.

What do you think of this place?

• Как ти се струва това място?
• Kak ti se struva tova myasto?

This another good conversation starter. Show off your Bulgarian language skills!

Can I see you again?

• Може ли да те видя отново?
• Mozhe li da te vidya otnovo?

So the date went really well – don’t waste time! Make sure you will see each other again.

Shall we go somewhere else?

• Да отидем ли някъде другаде?
• Da otidem li nyakade drugade?

If the place you meet at is not great, you can suggest going elsewhere. It is also a good question to follow the previous one. Variety is the spice of life!

I know a good place.

• Знам едно добро място.
• Znam edno dobro myasto.

Use this with the previous question. However, don’t say if you don’t know a good place!

I will drive you home.

• Ще те закарам до вас.
• Shte te zakaram do vas.

If your date doesn’t have transport, this is a polite, considerate offer. However, don’t be offended if she/he turns you down on the first date. Especially a woman might not feel comfortable letting you drive her home when the two of you are still basically strangers.

That was a great evening.

• Това беше страхотна вечер.
• Tova beshe strahotna vecher.

This is a good phrase to end the evening with.

When can I see you again?

• Кога ще мога да те видя отново?
• Koga shte moga da te vidya otnovo?

If he/she replied ‘Yes’ to ‘Can I see you again?’, this is the next important question.

I’ll call you.

• Ще ти се обадя.
• Shte ti se obadya.

Say this only if you really mean to do it. In many cultures, this could imply that you’re keeping the proverbial backdoor open.

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2. The Most Romantic Ideas for a Date

You learned all the Bulgarian phrases to make a date – congratulations! Now you have to decide where to meet, which can be tricky. Discuss these options with your lover to gauge whether you like the same things. Check out romantic date ideas in Bulgarian below!

museum

• музей
• muzey

If you’re looking for unique date ideas that are fun but won’t break the bank, museums are the perfect spot! You won’t be running out of things to say in the conversations.

candlelit dinner

• вечеря на свещи
• vecherya na sveshti

A candlelit dinner is perhaps best to reserve for when the relationship is getting serious. It’s very intimate, and says: “Romance!” It’s a fantastic choice if you’re sure you and your date are in love with each other!

go to the zoo

• отидете в зоологическата градина
• otidete v zoologicheskata gradina

This is a good choice for shy lovers who want to get the conversation going. Just make sure your date likes zoos, as some people dislike them. Maybe not for the first date, but this is also a great choice if your lover has children – you’ll win his/her adoration for inviting them along!

go for a long walk

• отидете на дълга разходка
• otidete na dalga razhodka

Need to talk about serious stuff, or just want to relax with your date? Walking together is soothing, and a habit you can keep up together always! Just make sure it’s a beautiful walk that’s not too strenuous.

go to the opera

• отидете на опера
• otidete na opera

This type of date should only be attempted if both of you love the opera. It can be a special treat, followed by a candlelit dinner!

go to the aquarium

• отидете в аквариума
• otidete v akvariuma

Going to the aquarium is another good idea if you need topics for conversation, or if you need to impress your lover’s kids! Make sure your date doesn’t have a problem with aquariums.

walk on the beach

• разходка по плажа
• razhodka po plazha

This can be a very romantic stroll, especially at night! The sea is often associated with romance and beauty.

have a picnic

• направете си пикник
• napravete si piknik

If you and your date need to get more comfortable together, this can be a fantastic date. Spending time in nature is soothing and calms the nerves.

cook a meal together

• сгответе нещо заедно
• sgotvete neshto zaedno

If you want to get an idea of your date’s true character in one go, this is an excellent date! You will quickly see if the two of you can work together in a confined space. If it works, it will be fantastic for the relationship and create a sense of intimacy. If not, you will probably part ways!

have dinner and see a movie

• отидете на вечеря и след това на кино
• otidete na vecherya i sled tova na kino

This is traditional date choice works perfectly well. Just make sure you and your date like the same kind of movies!

3. Must-know Valentine’s Day Vocabulary

Expressing your feelings honestly is very important in any relationship all year round. Yet, on Valentine’s Day you really want to shine. Impress your lover this Valentine’s with your excellent vocabulary, and make his/her day! We teach you, in fun, effective ways, the meanings of the words and how to pronounce them. You can also copy the characters and learn how to write ‘I love you’ in Bulgarian – think how impressed your date will be!

4. Bulgarian Love Phrases for Valentine’s Day

So, you now have the basic Valentine’s Day vocabulary under your belt. Well done! But, do you know how to say ‘I love you’ in Bulgarian yet? Or perhaps you are still only friends. So, do you know how to say ‘I like you’ or ‘I have a crush on you’ in Bulgarian? No? Don’t worry, here are all the love phrases you need to bowl over your Bulgarian love on this special day!

You mean so much to me.

• Ти значиш толкова много за мен.
• Ti znachish tolkova mnogo za men.

This is a beautiful expression of gratitude that will enhance any relationship! It makes the receiver feel appreciated and their efforts recognized.

Will you be my Valentine?

• Ще бъдеш ли моята валентинка?
• Shte badesh li moyata valentinka?

With these words, you are taking your relationship to the next level! Or, if you have been a couple for a while, it shows that you still feel the romance. So, go for it!

You’re so beautiful.

• Ти си толкова красива.
• Ti si tolkova krasiva.

If you don’t know how to say ‘You’re pretty’ in Bulgarian, this is a good substitute, gentlemen!

I think of you as more than a friend.

• Мисля за теб като нещо повече от приятел.
• Mislya za teb kato neshto poveche ot priyatel.

Say this if you are not yet sure that your romantic feelings are reciprocated. It is also a safe go-to if you’re unsure about the Bulgarian dating culture.

A hundred hearts would be too few to carry all my love for you.

• Сто сърца биха били твърде малко, за да поберат цялата любов, която изпитвам към теб.
• Sto sartsa biha bili tvarde malko, za da poberat tsyalata lyubov, koyato izpitvam kam teb.

You romantic you…! When your heart overflows with love, this would be the best phrase to use.

Love is just love. It can never be explained.

• Любовта е просто любов. Тя никога не може да бъде обяснена.
• Lyubovta e prosto lyubov. Tya nikoga ne mozhe da bade obyasnena.

If you fell in love unexpectedly or inexplicably, this one’s for you.

You’re so handsome.

• Ти си толкова привлекателен.
• Ti si tolkova privlekatelen.

Ladies, this phrase lets your Bulgarian love know how much you appreciate his looks! Don’t be shy to use it; men like compliments too.

I’ve got a crush on you.

• Падам си по теб.
• Padam si po teb.

If you like someone, but you’re unsure about starting a relationship, it would be prudent to say this. It simply means that you like someone very, very much and think they’re amazing.

You make me want to be a better man.

• Ти ме караш да искам да бъда по-добър човек.
• Ti me karash da iskam da bada po-dobar chovek.

Gentlemen, don’t claim this phrase as your own! It hails from the movie ‘As Good as it Gets’, but it is sure to make your Bulgarian girlfriend feel very special. Let her know that she inspires you!

Let all that you do be done in love.

• Нека всичко, което правиш, да бъде правено с любов.
• Neka vsichko, koeto pravish, da bade praveno s lyubov.

We hope.

You are my sunshine, my love.

• Ти си моето слънце, моята любов.
• Ti si moeto slantse, moyata lyubov.

A compliment that lets your lover know they bring a special quality to your life. Really nice!

Words can’t describe my love for you.

• С думи не може да се опише любовта ми към теб.
• S dumi ne mozhe da se opishe lyubovta mi kam teb.

Better say this when you’re feeling serious about the relationship! It means that your feelings are very intense.

We were meant to be together.

• Писано е да бъдем заедно.
• Pisano e da badem zaedno.

This is a loving affirmation that shows you see a future together, and that you feel a special bond with your partner.

If you were thinking about someone while reading this, you’re definitely in love.

• Ако си мислите за някого, докато четете това, значи вие определено сте влюбени.
• Ako si mislite za nyakogo, dokato chetete tova, znachi vie opredeleno ste vlyubeni.

Here’s something fun to tease your lover with. And hope he/she was thinking of you!

I love you.

• Обичам те.
• Obicham te.

Saying ‘I love you’ in Bulgarian carries the same weight as in all languages. Use this only if you’re sure and sincere about your feelings for your partner/friend.

5. Bulgarian Quotes about Love

You’re a love champ! You and your Bulgarian lover are getting along fantastically, your dates are awesome, your Valentine’s Day together was spectacular, and you’re very much in love. Good for you! Here are some beautiful phrases of endearment in Bulgarian that will remind him/her who is in your thoughts all the time.

6. Marriage Proposal Lines

Wow. Your Bulgarian lover is indeed the love of your life – congratulations! And may only happiness follow the two of you! In most traditions, the man asks the woman to marry; this is also the Bulgarian custom. Here are a few sincere and romantic lines that will help you to ask your lady-love for her hand in marriage.

7. 15 Most Common Break-Up Lines

Instead of moving towards marriage or a long-term relationship, you find that the spark is not there for you. That is a pity! But even though breaking up is never easy, continuing a bad or unfulfilling relationship would be even harder. Remember to be kind to the person you are going to say goodbye to; respect and sensitivity cost nothing. Here are some phrases to help you break up gently.

We need to talk.

• Трябва да поговорим за нещо.
• Tryabva da pogovorim za neshto.

This is not really a break-up line, but it is a good conversation opener with a serious tone.

It’s not you. It’s me.

• Причината не е в теб. В мен е.
• Prichinata ne e v teb. V men e.

As long as you mean it, this can be a kind thing to say. It means that there’s nothing wrong with your Bulgarian lover as a person, but that you need something different from a relationship.

I’m just not ready for this kind of relationship.

• Просто не съм готов за този тип връзка.
• Prosto ne sam gotov za tozi tip vrazka.

Things moved a bit fast and got too intense, too soon? Painful as it is, honesty is often the best way to break up with somebody.

Let’s just be friends.

• Нека просто бъдем приятели.
• Neka prosto badem priyateli.

If the relationship was very intense, and you have sent many ‘i love u’ texts in Bulgarian, this would not be a good breakup line. Feelings need to calm down before you can be friends, if ever. If the relationship has not really developed yet, a friendship would be possible.

I think we need a break.

• Мисля, че имаме нужда от малко раздяла.
• Mislya, che imame nuzhda ot malko razdyala.

This is again honest, and to the point. No need to play with someone’s emotions by not letting them know how you feel. However, this could imply that you may fall in love with him/her again after a period of time, so use with discretion.

You deserve better.

• Ти заслужаваш повече.
• Ti zasluzhavash poveche.

Yes, he/she probably deserves a better relationship if your own feelings have cooled down.

We should start seeing other people.

• Трябва да започнем да се виждаме и с други хора.
• Tryabva da zapochnem da se vizhdame i s drugi hora.

This is probably the least gentle break-up phrase, so reserve it for a lover that doesn’t get the message!

I need my space.

• Имам нужда от лично пространство.
• Imam nuzhda ot lichno prostranstvo.

When a person is too clingy or demanding, this would be an suitable break-up phrase. It is another good go-to for that lover who doesn’t get the message!

I think we’re moving too fast.

• Мисля, че всичко се случва прекалено бързо.
• Mislya, che vsichko se sluchva prekaleno barzo.

Say this if you want to keep the relationship, but need to slow down its progress a bit. It is also good if you feel things are getting too intense for your liking. However, it is not really a break-up line, so be careful not to mislead.

I need to focus on my career.

• Трябва да се съсредоточа върху кариерата си.
• Tryabva da se sasredotocha varhu karierata si.

If you feel that you will not be able to give 100% in a relationship due to career demands, this is the phrase to use. It’s also good if you are unwilling to give up your career for a relationship.

I’m not good enough for you.

• Аз не съм достатъчно добър за теб.
• Az ne sam dostatachno dobar za teb.

Say this only if you really believe it, or you’ll end up sounding false. Break-ups are usually hard for the receiving party, so don’t insult him/her with an insincere comment.

I just don’t love you anymore.

• Аз просто не те обичам вече.
• Az prosto ne te obicham veche.

This harsh line is sometimes the best one to use if you are struggling to get through to a stubborn, clingy lover who won’t accept your break up. Use it as a last resort. Then switch your phone off and block their emails!

We’re just not right for each other.

• Ние просто не сме един за друг.
• Nie prosto ne sme edin za drug.

If this is how you truly feel, you need to say it. Be kind, gentle and polite.

It’s for the best.

• Това е само за по-добро.
• Tova e samo za po-dobro.

This phrase is called for if circumstances are difficult and the relationship is not progressing well. Love should enhance one’s life, not burden it!

We’ve grown apart.

• Ние някак се отчуждихме.
• Nie nyakak se otchuzhdihme.

Cross-cultural relationships are often long-distance ones, and it is easy to grow apart over time.

8. Will Falling in Love help you Learn Bulgarian faster?

Most people will agree that the above statement is a no-brainer – of course it will! Your body will be flooded with feel-good hormones, which are superb motivators for anything. BulgarianPod101 is one of the best portals to help help make this a reality, so don’t hesitate to enroll now! Let’s quickly look at the reasons why falling in love will speed up your learning of the Bulgarian language.

Three Reasons Why Having a Lover will Help you Learn Bulgarian Faster!

1- Being in a love relationship with your Bulgarian speaking partner will immerse you in the culture
BulgarianPod101 uses immersive methods and tools to teach you Bulgarian, but having a relationship with a native speaker will be a very valuable addition to your learning experience! You will gain exposure to their world, realtime and vividly, which will make the language come alive even more for you. The experience is likely to expand your world-view, which should motivate you to learn Bulgarian even faster.

2- Having your Bulgarian romantic partner will mean more opportunity to practice speaking
Nothing beats continuous practice when learning a new language. Your partner will probably be very willing to assist you in this, as your enhanced Bulgarian language skills will enhance the relationship. Communication is, after all, one of the most important pillars of a good partnership. Also, you will get to impress your lover with the knowledge gained through your studies – a win/win situation!

3- A supportive Bulgarian lover is likely to make a gentle, patient teacher and study aid!
With his/her heart filled with love and goodwill for you, your Bulgarian partner is likely to patiently and gently correct your mistakes when you speak. This goes not only for grammar, but also for accent and meaning. With his/her help, you could sound like a native in no time!

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1- All the Resources and Materials Will Help Both of You
Falling in love with a man or woman speaking Bulgarian is an opportunity for both of you to learn a new language! For this reason, every lesson, transcript, vocabulary list, and resource at BulgarianPod101 is translated into both English and Bulgarian. So, while your partner can help you learn Bulgarian faster, you can potentially also help him/her learn and master English!

2- Lessons Are Designed to Help You Understand and Engage with Bulgarian Culture
At BulgarianPod101, our focus is to help our students learn practical vocabulary and phrases used by everyday people in Bulgaria. This means that, from your very first lesson, you can apply what you learn immediately! So, when your Bulgarian partner wants to go out to a restaurant, play Pokemon Go, or attend just about any social function, you have the vocabulary and phrases necessary to have a great time!

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You now have access to BulgarianPod101’s specially-developed sections and tools to teach you love words, phrases, and cultural insights to help you find and attract your Bulgarian soul mate. A personal tutor will assist you to master these brilliantly – remember to invite him/her to your wedding!

Most everyone is familiar with this day, as it is celebrated nearly everywhere the world. Yet, when exactly is April Fools’ Day? And where did April Fools come from? April Fools’ Day is observed on April 1st every year. This day of jokes and pranks is believed to have stemmed from the 16th-century calendar change in France, when New Year’s Day was moved from April 1 to January 1. This action was taken due to the adoption of the Gregorian calendar.

However, a few people were resistant to the calendar change, so they continued to observe New Year’s Day on April 1st, rather than the new date. They were referred to as the “April Fools”, and others started playing mocking tricks on them. This custom endured, and is practiced to this day around the world!

Table of Contents

1. Top One Million Words You Need to Know for April Fools’ Day
2. Bulgarian Phrases You Can Use on April Fools’ Day
3. Some of the Coolest April Fools’ Pranks To Play on Anybody
4. How Can BulgarianPod101 Make Your April Fools’ Day Special?
5. Top 1000 Most Useful Phrases in Bulgarian – Testing New Technology

1. Top One Million Words You Need to Know for April Fools’ Day

Do you want to know how to say April Fools’ Day in Bulgarian? Well, there are millions of ways and words, but here are the top one million Bulgarian words you really need to know! Simply click this link. Here are some of them you will find useful:

1. joke – шегувам се – sheguvam se
2. funny – смешен – smeshen
3. surprise – изненадвам – iznenadvam
4. sneaky – подъл – podal
5. prankster – калпазанин – kalpazanin
6. prank – лудория – ludoriya
7. lie – лъжа – lazha
8. humor – хумор – humor
9. fool – глупак – glupak
10. deceptive – лъжлив – lazhliv
11. April 1st – Първи април – Pyrvi april
12. play a joke – правя номер – pravya nomer

2. Bulgarian Phrases You Can Use on April Fools’ Day

Don’t limit yourself to practical jokes – use these April Fools’ phrases in Bulgarian to prank your favorite Bulgarianfriend or colleague!

1. I learned Bulgarian in 1 month.
   • Научих български за 1 месец.
   • Nauchih balgarski za 1 mesets.
2. All classes for today got canceled.
   • Всички учебни часове за днес са отменени.
   • Vsichki uchebni chasove za dnes sa otmeneni.
3. I’m sorry, but I’ve just broken your favorite pair of glasses.
   • Съжалявам, но без да искам току-що счупих любимите ти очила.
   • Sazhalyavam, no bez da iskam toku-shto schupih lyubimite ti ochila.
4. Someone has just hit your car.
   • Някой току-що удари колата ти.
   • Nyakoy toku-shto udari kolata ti.
5. I’m getting married.
   • Ще се женя.
   • Shte se zhenya.
6. You won a free ticket.
   • Спечелихте безплатен билет.
   • Spechelihte bezplaten bilet.
7. I saw your car being towed.
   • Видях да вдигат колата ти.
   • Vidyah da vdigat kolata ti.
8. They’re giving away free gift cards in front of the building.
   • На входа раздават безплатни ваучери за подарък.
   • Na vhoda razdavat bezplatni vaucheri za podarak.
9. A handsome guy is waiting for you outside.
   • Отпред те чака един привлекателен господин.
   • Otpred te chaka edin privlekatelen gospodin.
10. A beautiful lady asked me to give this phone number to you.
    • Една красива дама ме помоли да ти дам този телефонен номер.
    • Edna krasiva dama me pomoli da ti dam tozi telefonen nomer.
11. Can you come downstairs? I have something special for you.
    • Можеш ли да слезеш долу? Имам нещо специално за теб.
    • Mozhesh li da slezesh dolu? Imam neshto spetsialno za teb.
12. Thank you for your love letter this morning. I never could have guessed your feelings.
    • Благодаря ти за твоето любовно писмо тази сутрин. Никога не бих се досетила за чувствата ти.
    • Blagodarya ti za tvoeto lyubovno pismo tazi sutrin. Nikoga ne bih se dosetila za chuvstvata ti.

Choose your victims carefully, though; the idea is to get them to laugh with you, not to hurt their feelings or humiliate them in front of others. Be extra careful if you choose to play a prank on your boss – you don’t want to antagonize them with an inappropriate joke.

3. Some of the Coolest April Fools’ Pranks To Play on Anybody

Right, now that you know the top million April Fools’ words in Bulgarian, let’s look at some super pranks and tricks to play on friends, colleagues and family. Some April Fools ideas never grow old, while new ones are born every year.

Never joke in such a way that it hurts anyone, or humiliates them badly in front of others – the idea is for everybody to laugh and enjoy the fun! Respect is still key, no matter what day of the year it is.

1- Infestation

This trick is so simple, yet so creepy, it’s almost unbelievable. Take black paper, cut out the silhouette of a giant cockroach, a spider or another insect, and stick it inside the lampshade of a table lamp. When the lamp is switched on, it will look like a monstrous insect is sitting inside the lampshade. Or, get a whole lot of realistic-looking plastic insects, and spread them over a colleague’s desk and chair, or, at home, over the kids’ beds etc. Creep-factor: stellar.

2- Which One Doesn’t Fit?

Put the photo of a celebrity or a notorious politician in a frame, and take it to work on April Fools’ Day. Hang the photo on the staff picture wall, and wait. You’ll be surprised how long it can take for people to notice that one picture doesn’t fit.

3- Something Weird in the Restroom

At work, replace the air freshener in the restroom with something noxious like insect killer, oven cleaner or your own odious mixture in a spray bottle. Be sure to cover the bottle’s body so no one suspects a swap.

Or paint a bar of soap with clear nail polish, and leave it at the hand wash basin. It will not lather.

Or, if your workplace’s restroom has partitioned toilets with short doors, arrange jeans or trousers and shoes on all but one of the toilet covers, so it looks like every stall is occupied. Now wait for complaints, and see how long it takes for someone to figure out the April Fools’ Day prank. You’ll probably wish you had a camera inside the restroom. But, unless you don’t mind getting fired, don’t put your own recording device in there!

4- Call Me Funny

Prepare and print out a few posters with the following instructions: Lion Roar Challenge! Call this number – 123-456-7890 – and leave your best lion’s roar as voicemail! Best roarer will be announced April 10 in the cafeteria. Prize: $100. (Lion’s roar is just an example; you can use any animal call, or even a movie character’s unique sound, such as Chewbacca from Star Wars. The weirder, the funnier. Obviously!) Put the posters up in the office where most of the staff is likely to see them. Now wait for the owner of the number to visit you with murderous intent. Have a conciliatory gift ready that’s not a prank.

5- Minty Cookies

This is another simple but hugely effective prank – simply separate iced cookies, scrape off the icing, and replace it with toothpaste. Serve during lunch or tea break at work, or put in your family’s lunch boxes. Be sure to take photos of your victim’s faces when they first bite into your April Fools’ cookies.

6- Wild Shopping

At your local grocer, place a realistic-looking plastic snake or spider among the fresh vegetables. Now wait around the corner for the first yell.

7- The Oldest Trick in the Book

Don’t forget probably the oldest, yet very effective April Fools’ joke in the book – smearing hand cream or Vaseline on a door handle that most staff, family or friends are likely to use. Yuck to the max!

8- Sneeze On Me

Another golden oldie is also gross, yet harmless and utterly satisfying as a prank. Fill a small spray bottle that you can easily conceal with water. Walk past a friend, colleague or one of your kids, and fake a sneeze while simultaneously spraying them with a bit of water. Expect to be called a totally disgusting person. Add a drop of lovely smelling essential oil to the water for extra confusion.

9- Word Play Repairs

Put a fresh leek in the hand wash basin at home or work, and then tell your housemates or colleagues this: “There’s a huge leak in the restroom/bathroom basin, it’s really serious. Please can someone go have a look?!” Expect exasperation and smiles all around. Note that this prank is only likely to work where people understand English well.

10- Scary Face

Print out a very scary face on an A4 sheet of paper, and place it in a colleague’s, or one of your kid’s drawers, so it’s the first thing they see when they open the drawer. You may not be very popular for a while.

11- Wake Up To Madness

Put foamy shaving cream, or real whipped cream on your hand, and wake your kid up by tickling their nose with it. As long as they get the joke, this could be a wonderful and fun way to start April Fools’ Day.

12- Computer Prank

This one’s fabulous, if you have a bit of time to fiddle with a colleague, friend or your kid’s computer. It is most effective on a computer where most of the icons they use are on the desktop background itself (as opposed to on the bottom task bar).

Take and save a screenshot of their desktop with the icons. Set this screenshot as their background image. Now delete all the working icons. When they return to their computer, wait for the curses when no amount of clicking on the icons works.

13- Monster Under the Cup

This one will also work well anywhere people meet. Take a paper cup, and write the following on it in black pen: “Danger! Don’t lift, big spider underneath.” Place it upside-down on prominent flat surface, such as a kitchen counter, a colleague’s desk or a restaurant table. Expect some truly interesting responses.

14- Prank Door

Write in large letters on a large and noticeable piece of paper: PUSH. Tape this notice on a door that should be pulled to open, and watch the hilarious struggle of those clever souls who actually read signs.

4. How Can BulgarianPod101 Make Your April Fools’ Day Special?

If you happen to visit Bulgaria, or if you work for any Bulgarian company, knowing the above Bulgarian prankster phrases can really lighten up your day. Showing you have a sense of humor can go a long way to cement good relationships in any situation. These phrases are at your disposal for free, as well as are these 100 core Bulgarian words, which you will learn how to pronounce perfectly.

Also, don’t stop at learning April Fools’ phrases in Bulgarian – bone up your Bulgarian language skills with these FREE key phrases. Yes, BulgarianPod101 doesn’t joke when it comes to effective, fun and easy learning.

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Learn all the Bulgarian New Year wishes online, in your own time, on any device! Join BulgarianPod101 for a special Bulgarian New Year celebration!

Can you relate to the year passing something like this: “January, February, March – December!”? Many people do! Quantum physics teaches us that time is relative, and few experiences illustrate this principle as perfectly as when we reach the end of a year. To most of us, it feels like the old one has passed in the blink of an eye, while the new year lies ahead like a very long journey! However, New Year is also a time to celebrate beginnings, and to say goodbye to what has passed. This is true in every culture, no matter when New Year is celebrated.

So, how do you say Happy New Year in Bulgarian? Let a native teach you! At BulgarianPod101, you will learn how to correctly greet your friends over New Year, and wish them well with these Bulgarian New Year wishes!

Table of Contents

1. How to Celebrate New Year in Bulgaria
2. Must-Know Bulgarian Words & Phrases for the New Year!
3. Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions in Bulgarian
4. Inspirational New Year Quotes
5. Inspirational Language Learning Quotes
6. How To Say Happy New Year in 31 Languages
7. How BulgarianPod101 Can Help You Learn Bulgarian

But let’s start with some vocabulary for Bulgarian New Year celebrations, very handy for conversations.

1. How to Celebrate New Year in Bulgaria

In Bulgaria, like most places around the world, “New Year’s Day” or Nova godina, represents a new start and a cause for grand celebration. Whether at their homes or at a raucous party, Bulgarians ring in the New Year by eating well, drinking abundantly, and watching the spectacular fireworks.

Now before we get into more detail, do you know the answer to this question?

Why do Bulgarians tap each other’s back with “decorated cornel branches,” or survachka, during the New Year’s ritual known as survakane?

If you don’t already know, keep reading! The answer will be revealed at the end!

The New Year’s celebration begins on the eve of the last day of the year, December 31. Parties and gatherings take place in the “central city square” or ploshtad in cities across Bulgaria. Heading to bigger cities, like Plovdiv, Varna, or the capital Sofia, is a popular way to celebrate. However, Bulgarians most often welcome the New Year at “home,” or vkashti. For many Bulgarians, New Year’s represents a time for family and tradition. Food is an important part of this tradition.

The most typical food for the holiday is the “New Year pastry with lucky charms” – banitsa s kasmeti. According to the tradition, small objects symbolizing health and longevity are placed inside the banitsa. For example, the cornel twig with buds on it symbolizes health and longevity.

Instead of charms, however, it’s becoming more and more popular to make banitsa with wishes written on little pieces of paper, pinned on the pastry. The hosts get to choose what wishes are written down, so, usually, they end up being playful jokes, rather than heart-felt desires. People drink plenty of fruit brandy known as rakia and toast to the health of their friends and family, and wish for a prosperous New Year.

As they celebrate, families gather together to listen to the New Year’s speech given by the President known as the novogodishnata rech na Prezidenta. Then, just before midnight, they “count down,” or otbroyavat, the last seconds of the old year.

Happy New Year!

Щастлива Нова Година!
Shtastliva Nova Godina!

2. Must-Know Bulgarian Words & Phrases for the New Year!

1- Year

година
godina

This is pretty self-explanatory. Most countries follow a Gregorian calendar, which has approximately 365 days in a year, while in some cultures, other year designations are also honored. Therefore, New Year’s day in Bulgaria could fall on a different day than in your country. When do you celebrate New Year?

2- Midnight

полунощ
polunosht

The point in time when a day ends and a new one starts. Many New Year celebrants prefer to stay awake till midnight, and greet the new annum as it breaks with fanfare and fireworks!

3- New Year’s Day

Нова Година
Nova Godina

In most countries, the new year is celebrated for one whole day. On the Gregorian calendar, this falls on January 1st. On this day, different cultures engage in festive activities, like parties, parades, big meals with families and many more.

4- Party

парти
parti

A party is most people’s favorite way to end the old year, and charge festively into the new one! We celebrate all we accomplished in the old year, and joyfully anticipate what lies ahead.

5- Dancing

танцуване
tantsuvane

Usually, when the clock strikes midnight and the New Year officially begins, people break out in dance! It is a jolly way to express a celebratory mood with good expectations for the year ahead. Also, perhaps, that the old year with its problems has finally passed! Dance parties are also a popular way to spend New Year’s Eve in many places.

6- Champagne

шампанско
shampansko

Originating in France, champagne is a bubbly, alcoholic drink that is often used to toast something or someone during celebrations.

7- Fireworks

фойерверк
foyerverk

These are explosives that cause spectacular effects when ignited. They are popular for announcing the start of the new year with loud noises and colorful displays! In some countries, fireworks are set off to scare away evil spirits. In others, the use of fireworks is forbidden in urban areas due to their harmful effect on pets. Most animals’ hearing is much more sensitive than humans’, so this noisy display can be very frightful and traumatising to them.

8- Countdown

отброяване
otbroyavane

This countdown refers to New Year celebrants counting the seconds, usually backward, till midnight, when New Year starts – a great group activity that doesn’t scare animals, and involves a lot of joyful shouting when the clock strikes midnight!

9- New Year’s Holiday

Новогодишни празници
Novogodishni praznitsi

In many countries, New Year’s Day is a public holiday – to recuperate from the party the previous night, perhaps! Families also like to meet on this day to enjoy a meal and spend time together.

10- Confetti

конфети
konfeti

In most Western countries, confetti is traditionally associated with weddings, but often it is used as a party decoration. Some prefer to throw it in the air at the strike of midnight on New Year’s Eve.

11- New Year’s Eve

Новогодишна нощ
Novogodishna nosht

This is the evening before New Year breaks at midnight! Often, friends and family meet for a party or meal the evening before, sometimes engaging in year-end rituals. How are you planning to give your New Year greetings in 2018?

12- Toast

тост
tost

A toast is a type of group-salutation that involves raising your glass to drink with others in honor of something or someone. A toast to the new year is definitely in order!

13- Resolution

решение
reshenie

Those goals or intentions you hope to, but seldom keep in the new year! Many people consider the start of a new year to be the opportune time for making changes or plans. Resolutions are those intentions to change, or the plans. It’s best to keep your resolutions realistic so as not to disappoint yourself!

14- Parade

парадно шествие
paradno shestvie

New Year celebrations are a huge deal in some countries! Parades are held in the streets, often to celebratory music, with colorful costumes and lots of dancing. Parades are like marches, only less formal and way more fun. At BulgarianPod101, you can engage in forums with natives who can tell you what Bulgarian New Year celebrations are like!

3. Top 10 New Year’s Resolutions

So, you learned the Bulgarian word for ‘resolution’. Fabulous! Resolutions are those goals and intentions that we hope to manifest in the year that lies ahead. The beginning of a new year serves as a good marker in time to formalise these. Some like to do it in writing, others only hold these resolutions in their hearts. Here are our Top 10 New Year’s resolutions at BulgarianPod101 – what are yours?

Learn these phrases and impress your Bulgarian friends with your vocabulary.

1- Read more

Четете повече
Chetete poveche

Reading is a fantastic skill that everyone can benefit from. You’re a business person? Apparently, successful business men and women read up to 60 books a year. This probably excludes fiction, so better scan your library or Amazon for the top business reads if you plan to follow in the footsteps of the successful! Otherwise, why not make it your resolution to read more Bulgarian in the new year? You will be surprised by how much this will improve your Bulgarian language skills!

2- Spend more time with family

Прекарвайте повече време със семейството си.
Prekarvaite poveche vreme sas semeistvoto si.

Former US President George Bush’s wife, Barbara Bush, was quoted as having said this: “At the end of your life, you will never regret not having passed one more test, not winning one more verdict, or not closing one more deal. You will regret time not spent with a husband, a friend, a child, a parent.” This is very true! Relationships are often what gives life meaning, so this is a worthy resolution for any year.

3- Lose weight

Намалете теглото си.
Namalete tegloto si.

Hands up, how many of you made this new year’s resolution last year too…?! This is a notoriously difficult goal to keep, as it takes a lot of self discipline not to eat unhealthily. Good luck with this one, and avoid unhealthy fad diets!

4- Save money

Спестявайте пари.
Spestyavayte pari.

Another common and difficult resolution! However, no one has ever been sorry when they saved towards reaching a goal. Make it your resolution to save money to upgrade your subscription to BulgarianPod101’s Premium PLUS option in the new year – it will be money well spent!

5- Quit smoking

Откажете се от тютюнопушенето.
Otkajete se ot tyutyunopusheneto.

This is a resolution that you should definitely keep, or your body could punish you severely later! Smoking is a harmful habit with many hazardous effects on your health. Do everything in your power to make this resolution come true in the new year, as your health is your most precious asset.

6- Learn something new

Учете нови неща.
Uchete novi nesta.

Science has proven that learning new skills can help keep brain diseases such as dementia and Alzheimer’s at bay! It can even slow down the progression of the disease. So, keep your brain healthy by learning to speak a new language, studying towards a qualification, learning how to sew, or how to play chess – no matter how old you are, the possibilities are infinite!

7- Drink less

Пийте по-малко.
Piite po-malko.

This is another health resolution that is good to heed any time of the year. Excessive drinking is associated with many diseases, and its effect can be very detrimental to good relationships too. Alcohol is a poison and harmful for the body in large quantities!

8- Exercise regularly

Правете редовно упражнения.
Pravete redovno uprajnenia.

This resolution goes hand-in-hand with ‘Lose weight’! An inactive body is an unhealthy and often overweight one, so give this resolution priority in the new year.

9- Eat healthy

Хранете се здравословно.
Hranete se zdravoslovno.

If you stick with this resolution, you will lose weight and feel better in general. It is a very worthy goal to have!

10- Study Bulgarian with BulgarianPod101

Учете български език с BulgarianPod101.com.
Uchete balgarski ezik s BulgarianPod101.com.

Of course! You can only benefit from learning Bulgarian, especially with us! Learning how to speak Bulgarian can keep your brain healthy, it can widen your circle of friends, and improve your chances to land a dream job anywhere in the world. BulgarianPod101 makes it easy and enjoyable for you to stick to this resolution.

4. Inspirational New Year Quotes

Everyone knows that it is sometimes very hard to stick to resolutions, and not only over New Year. The reasons for this vary from person to person, but all of us need inspiration every now and then! A good way to remain motivated is to keep inspirational quotes near as reminders that it’s up to us to reach our goals.

Click here for quotes that will also work well in a card for a special Bulgarian new year greeting!

Make decorative notes of these in Bulgarian, and keep them close! Perhaps you could stick them above your bathroom mirror, or on your study’s wall. This way you not only get to read Bulgarian incidentally, but also remain inspired to reach your goals! Imagine feeling like giving up on a goal, but reading this quote when you go to the bathroom: “It does not matter how slowly you go, as long as you do not stop.” What a positive affirmation!

5. Inspirational Language Learning Quotes

Still undecided whether you should enroll with BulgarianPod101 to learn a new language? There’s no time like the present to decide! Let the following Language Learning Quotes inspire you with their wisdom.

Click here to read the most inspirational Language Learning Quotes!

As legendary President Nelson Mandela once said: “If you talk to a man in a language he understands, that goes to his head. If you talk to him in his own language, that goes to his heart.” So, learning how to say Happy New Year in Bulgarian could well be a way into someone special’s heart for you! Let this year be the one where you to learn how to say Happy New Year, and much more, in Bulgarian – it could open many and unexpected doors for you.

6. How To Say Happy New Year in 31 Languages

Here’s a lovely bonus for you! Why stop with Bulgarian – learn how to say Happy New Year in 31 other languages too! Watch this video and learn how to pronounce these New Year’s wishes like a native in under two minutes.

7. Why Enrolling with BulgarianPod101 Would Be the Perfect New Year’s Gift to Yourself!

If you are unsure how to celebrate the New Year, why not give yourself a huge gift, and enroll to learn Bulgarian! With more than 12 years of experience behind us, we know that BulgarianPod101 would be the perfect fit for you. There are so many reasons for this!

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Do you know any ways to wish someone a ‘Merry Christmas’ in Bulgarian? BulgarianPod101 brings you easy-to-learn translations and the correct pronunciation of Bulgarian Christmas phrases!

Christmas is the annual commemorative festival of Christ’s birth in the Western Christian Church. It takes place on December 25th and is usually celebrated with much food and fanfare! However, not all cultures celebrate Christmas. In some countries, Christmas is not even a public holiday! However, many countries have adapted Christmas and its religious meaning to tally with their own beliefs, or simply in acknowledgment of the festival’s importance to other cultures. If you want to impress native Bulgarian speakers with culturally-appropriate Christmas phrases and vocabulary, BulgarianPod101 will teach you the most important ways to wish someone a ‘Merry Christmas’ in Bulgarian!

Table of Contents

1. How to Celebrate Christmas in Bulgaria
2. Holiday Greetings and Wishes
3. Must-Know Christmas Day Vocabulary
4. Twelve Days of Christmas
5. Top 10 Christmas Characters
6. How BulgarianPod101 Can Help You

1. How to Celebrate Christmas in Bulgaria

“Christmas Eve” or Badni vecher in Bulgarian and “Christmas” or Koleda are holidays popular throughout the world. In Bulgaria, they are “family holidays,” or semeyni praznitsi, and are among the most important Christian holidays of the year. For this reason, Bulgarians celebrate the holiday for three consecutive days—from December 25 to December 27. On these days, everyone spends time with their nearest and dearest, and there are many special dishes and rituals for these holidays.

Now, before we get into more detail, I’ve got a trivia question for you-

What does the word Badni literally mean and why is Badni vecher a strange name for “Christmas Eve”?

If you don’t already know, keep reading! The answer will be revealed at the end!

The holiday called Badni vecher is an Orthodox Christian holiday with many traditional practices. On this day, an abundant feast is prepared but all meals must be meatless. The main dishes usually includes beans or bob, vine or cabbage leaves stuffed with rice, or in Bulgarian sarmi, boiled wheat or zhito, pumpkin pastry, or tikvenik, and dried fruit compote, or in Bulgarian oshav. There will also be fruits, garlic, walnuts, and honey. There must be an odd number of dishes. The most important element is the ceremonial bread. Each member of the family receives a piece of it. In this bread there are lucky charms, and the main one is a coin which brings health and good luck to the person who gets it.

On Christmas Eve, there are lots of folk enchantments and predictions. For example, everyone picks a walnut from those on the table, breaks it open, and, if the walnut is light-colored, it means good luck. At midnight, Christmas comes and, according to the tradition, the koledari will stop by. This is a group of young men led by an older man who go from house to house, dressed in traditional Bulgarian folk costumes. They sing ritual songs and wish happiness to the family, blessing the home at the end.
There is a belief that wishes come true on Christmas.

According to Christianity, Christmas is the day of Christ’s birth—the day when the Son of God, Jesus Christ, was born. That is why this day is also the Name Day or Imen den of everyone named “God’s Gift” or in Bulgarian Bozhidar, “Joyful,” or Hristo, “Glorious,” or in Bulgarian Radoslav, “God is with us” or Emanuil, and other derivative names.

On December 27, St. Stefan’s Day is celebrated, and the people with this name celebrate their Name Day. On these holidays, people go to the church in order to attend the solemn liturgical services.

At home, Bulgarians celebrate a lot like people in other countries around the world—with a Christmas tree, decorations, and, of course, with “Santa Claus” or in Bulgarian Dyado Koleda. During socialist rule, the “Santa Claus” was called “Grandfather Frost” or in Bulgarian Dyado Mraz and he brought presents on New Year’s Day instead of Christmas. However, it has always been a tradition for Dyado Koleda to pay visits to schools and kindergartens.

Now it’s time to answer our quiz question-

Do you know where the name Badni vecher for “Christmas Eve” comes from and what the word badni means?

According to tradition, a special log called badnik is blessed and set alight in the fireplace. The name badni comes from that. The meaning of the word itself is related to another word—badnina which has the meaning of “faith in the future.”

2. Holiday Greetings and Wishes for the Holiday Season

1- Merry Christmas!

Весела Коледа!
Vesela Koleda!

Do you know how to say ‘Merry Christmas’ in Bulgarian? Learn here how to pronounce it perfectly! ‘Merry’ means to be joyful, to celebrate and generally be in good spirits. So, with this phrase you are wishing someone a joyful, celebratory remembrance of Christ’s birth!

2- Happy Kwanzaa!

Весела Куанза!
Vesela Kuanza!

Surprise your African-American, or West African native friends with this phrase over the Christmas holidays! Kwanzaa is a seven-day, non-religious celebration, starting on Dec 26th each year. It has its roots in African American modern history, and many people celebrate both Kwanzaa and Christmas!

3- Have a happy New Year!

Щастлива Нова Година!
Shtastliva Nova Godina!

In countries where Christmas is not officially celebrated, but a Gregorian calendar is observed, this would be a friendly festive-season wish over New Year.

4- Happy Hanukkah!

Честита Ханука!
Chestita Hanuka!

Hanukkah is the beautiful Hebrew festival over November or December each year. It is also called the ‘Festival of Lights’ and is celebrated to commemorate the Jewish freedom of religion.

5- Have a great winter vacation!

Да си изкарате страхотно зимната почивка!
Da si izkarate strahotno zimnata pochivka!

This is a good phrase to keep handy if someone doesn’t observe any religious festival over the Christmas holidays! However, this will only be applicable in the Northern hemisphere, where it is winter over Christmas.

6- See you next year!

Ще се видим догодина!
Shte se vidim dogodina!

Going away on holiday over Christmas season, or saying goodbye to someone about to leave on vacation? This would be a good way to say goodbye to your friends and family.

7- Warm wishes!

С най-топли пожелания!
S nay-topli pozhelaniya!

An informal, friendly phrase to write in Bulgarian Christmas cards, especially for secular friends who prefer to observe Christmas celebrations without the religious symbolism. It conveys the warmth of friendship and friendly wishes associated with this time of year.

8- Happy holidays!

Весели празници!
Veseli praznitsi!

If you forget how to say ‘Merry Christmas!’ in Bulgarian, this is a safe, generic phrase to use instead.

9- Enjoy the holidays!

Насладете се на празниците!
Nasladete se na praznitsite!

After saying ‘Merry Christmas’ in Bulgarian, this would be a good phrase with which to wish Christmas holiday-goers well! It is also good to use for secular friends who don’t celebrate Christmas but take a holiday at this time of the year.

10- Best wishes for the New Year!

С най-сърдечни пожелания за Новата година!
S nay-sardechni pozhelaniya za Novata godina!

This is another way of wishing someone well in the New Year if they observe a Gregorian calendar. New Year’s day would then fall on January 1st.

3. Must-Know Christmas Day Vocabulary

Christmas is associated with many traditions and religious symbols in multiple countries across the world. It originated centuries ago in the West with the birth of Christianity, and the celebrations are often embedded with rich cultural significance. So, by now you know how to say Merry Christmas in Bulgarian! Next, learn pertinent vocabulary and phrases pertaining to Christmas, as well as how to pronounce them correctly. At BulgarianPod101, we make sure you sound like a native speaker!

1- Christmas

Рождество Христово
Rozhdestvo Hristovo

This is the Bulgarian word for ‘Christmas’. Most happy Christmas wishes in Bulgarian will include this word!

2- Snow

сняг
snyag

In most Northern-hemisphere countries, Christmas is synonymous with snow, and for Christmas, the snowman is often dressed as Santa Claus.

3- Snowflake

снежинка
snezhinka

Snowflakes collectively make up snow. A single snowflake is small, white, light like a feather and icy cold! When put under a microscope, the snowflake reveals itself to have the most beautiful, symmetrical patterns. These patterns have become popular Christmas decorations, especially in Western countries.

4- Snowman

снежен човек
snezhen chovek

As you guessed – a snowman is only possible to build if it is snowing! What a fun way to spend Christmas day outside.

5- Turkey

пуйка
puyka

Roast turkey is the traditional main dish on thousands of lunch tables on Christmas day, mainly in Western countries. What is your favorite Christmas dish?

6- Wreath

венец
venets

Another traditional Western decoration for Christmas, the wreath is an arrangement of flowers, leaves, or stems fastened in a ring. Many families like to hang a Christmas wreath outside on their houses’ front doors.

7- Reindeer

северен елен
severen elen

Reindeer are the animals commonly fabled to pull Santa Claus’ sled across the sky! Western Christmas folklore tells of Father Christmas or Santa Claus doing the rounds with his sled, carrying Christmas presents for children, and dropping them into houses through the chimney. But who is Santa Claus?

8- Santa Claus

Дядо Коледа
Dyado Koleda

Santa Claus is a legendary and jolly figure originating in the Western Christian culture. He is known by many names, but is traditionally depicted as a rotund man wearing a red costume with a pointy hat, and sporting a long, snow-white beard!

9- Elf

елф
elf

An elf is a supernatural creature of folklore with pointy ears, a dainty, humanoid body and a capricious nature. Elves are said to help Santa Claus distribute presents to children over Christmas!

10- Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer

Рудолф – еленът с червения нос
Rudolf – elenat s cherveniya nos

‘Rudolph the Red-Nosed Reindeer’ is a Christmas song based on an American children’s story book with the same name. Rudolph is one of Santa’s reindeer. The song became more famous than the book, and can still be heard playing in many shopping malls over Christmas time across the globe!

11- North Pole

Северен полюс
Severen polyus

The cold North Pole is where Santa Claus is reputed to live with his reindeer!

12- Sled

шейна
sheyna

A sled is a non-motorised land vehicle used to travel over snow in countries where it snows a lot, and is usually pulled by animals such as horses, dogs or reindeer. This one obviously refers to Santa’s sled! Another word for sled is sleigh or sledge.

13- Present

подарък
podarak

Gift or present giving is synonymous with Christmas Eve and the greatest source of joy for children over this festive time! This tradition signifies that Christ’s birth was a gift to mankind, but not all people who hand out presents over Christmas observe the religious meaning.

14- Bell

звънец
zvanets

On Christmas Day, or Christmas Eve, many religious celebrants enjoy going to church for a special sermon and Christmas rituals. The start of the sermon is often announced with bells or a bell, if the church has one. For this reason, the sound of ringing bells is often associated with Christmas Day.

15- Chimney

комин
komin

The chimney is the entrance Santa Claus uses to deliver children’s presents on Christmas Day, according to folklore! Wonder how the chubby man and his elves stay clean…?!

16- Fireplace

камина
kamina

In most countries where it snows, Christmas is synonymous with a fire or burning embers in houses’ fireplaces. Families huddle around its warmth while opening Christmas presents. Also, this is where Santa Claus is reputed to pop out after his journey down the chimney!

17- Christmas Day

Рождество Христово
Rozhdestvo Hristovo

This is the official day of commemorative celebration of Christ’s birth, and falls each year on December 25.

18- Decoration

украса
ukrasa

Decorations are the colourful trinkets and posters that make their appearance in shops and homes during the Christmas holiday season in many countries! They give the places a celebratory atmosphere in anticipation of the big Christmas celebration. Typical Christmas decorations include colorful photographs and posters, strings of lights, figurines of Santa Claus and the nativity scene, poinsettia flowers, snowflakes and many more.

19- Stocking

чорап
chorap

According to legend, Santa Claus places children’s presents in a red stocking hanging over the fireplace. This has also become a popular decoration, signifying Christmas.

20- Holly

бодлива зеленика
bodliva zelenika

Holly is a shrub native to the UK, and parts of Europe, Africa and Asia. It is characterised by glossy, spiny-toothed leaves, small, whitish flowers, and red berries. Ironically, its significance for Christmas relates to Christ’s crucifixion and suffering rather than his birth. However, the leaves’ distinctive shape and image have become popular Christmas decorations.

21- Gingerbread house

натруфена къща
natrufena kashta

According to legend, the gingerbread house synonymous with Christmas is related to Christ’s birth place, Bethlehem. Bethlehem literally means ‘House of Bread’. Over centuries, it has become a popular treat over Christmas time in many non-religious households as well.

22- Candy cane

захарно чадърче
zaharno chadarche

According to folklore, Christmas candy canes made their appearance first in Germany in the 16th century. A choir master gave children the candy canes to suck on in church in order to keep them quiet during the Christmas sermon! Apparently, the candy is shaped like a cane in remembrance of the shepherds who were the first to visit the baby Jesus. Today, like gingerbread houses, they are still a popular sweet over the festive season!

23- Mistletoe

имел
imel

Mistletoe is a parasitic plant that grows on certain trees. In the Middle Ages, it was believed that the mistletoe has magical powers, and could protect a household from evil if hung above a door during December. The belief didn’t last but the habit did, and the mistletoe is another popular Christmas decoration!

4. Twelve Days of Christmas

Wow, you’re doing extremely well! You know how to wish someone a Merry Christmas in Bulgarian, and you learned pertinent vocabulary too! The Twelve Days of Christmas is not very well known in modern times, so, you’re on your way to becoming an expert in Christmas traditions and rituals. Well done!

The Twelve Days of Christmas, also known as Twelvetide, is a traditional festive period of 12 days dedicated to celebrate the nativity of Christ. Christmas Day is, for many who observe Twelvetide, the first day of this period.

‘The Twelve Days of Christmas’ is also a popular Christmas song about a series of gifts given on each day of Twelvetide. According to experts, these gifts were created as a coded reference to important symbols in the Christian church. Here is a list of those gifts mentioned in the song! Do you recognise them?

5. Top 10 Christmas Characters in American Culture

This is fantastic, you know how to explain almost everything about Christmas in Bulgarian! However, do you know the most popular Christmas characters in American culture? Your knowledge will not be complete without this list.

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So, this Christmas, why don’t you give yourself a present and enroll in BulgarianPod101? Or give an enrollment as a present to a loved one. It will be a gift with benefits for a whole lifetime, not just over Christmas!

Learn 4 tools and techniques to stop translating in your head and start thinking in Bulgarian

Going through Bulgarian lessons is enough to get by and learn the basics of Bulgarian, but to truly become fluent you need to be able to think in Bulgarian. This will allow you to have conversations with ease, read smoothly, and comprehensively understand natives. To do this, you need to go beyond just completing daily or weekly lessons.

We naturally translate in our heads because it’s viewed as the easiest way to learn the definitions needed when learning a language. This way of learning can actually hinder your skills and fluency later on. If your brain has to make neural connections between the word you’re learning, what it means in your native tongue, and the physical object the connection will not be nearly as strong. When you bypass the original translation between Bulgarian and your native language then there is a more basic and strong connection between just the Bulgarian vocabulary word and the tangible object.

In this blog post, you will learn the 4 important techniques to easily and naturally begin to speculate about the daily occurrences in your life. The best part is all of these techniques are supported and can be achieved through BulgarianPod101.com.

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1. Surround yourself with Bulgarian

By surrounding yourself with Bulgarian constantly you will completely immerse yourself in the language. Without realizing it you’ll be learning pronunciation, sentence structures, grammar, and new vocabulary. You can play music in the background while you’re cooking or have a Bulgarian radio station on while you study. Immersion is a key factor with this learning process because it is one of the easiest things to do, but very effective. Even if you are not giving the program your full attention you will be learning.

One great feature of BulgarianPod101.com is the endless podcasts that are available to you. You can even download and listen to them on the go. These podcasts are interesting and are perfect for the intention of immersion, they are easy to listen to as background noise and are interesting enough to give your full attention. Many of them contain stories that you follow as you go through the lessons which push you to keep going.

2. Learn through observation

Learning through observation is the most natural way to learn. Observation is how we all learned our native languages as infants and it’s a wonder why we stop learning this way. If you have patience and learn through observation then Bulgarian words will have their own meanings rather than meanings in reference to your native language. Ideally, you should skip the bilingual dictionary and just buy a dictionary in Bulgarian.

BulgarianPod101.com also offers the materials to learn this way. We have numerous video lessons which present situational usage of each word or phrase instead of just a direct translation. This holds true for many of our videos and how we teach Bulgarian.

3. Speak out loud to yourself

Speaking to yourself in Bulgarian not only gets you in the mindset of Bulgarian, but also makes you listen to how you speak. It forces you to correct any errors with pronunciation and makes it easy to spot grammar mistakes. When you speak out loud talk about what you did that day and what you plan to do the next day. Your goal is to be the most comfortable speaking out loud and to easily create sentences. Once you feel comfortable talking to yourself start consciously thinking in your head about your daily activities and what is going on around you throughout the day.

With BulgarianPod101.com you start speaking right away, not only this, but they have you repeat words and conversations after a native Bulgarian speaker. This makes your pronunciation very accurate! With this help, you are on the fast path to making clear and complex sentences and then actively thinking about your day.

4. Practice daily

If you don’t practice daily then your progress will be greatly slowed. Many people are tempted to take the 20-30 minutes they should be practicing a day and practice 120 in one day and skip the other days. This isn’t nearly as effective because everyday you practice you are reinforcing the skills and knowledge you have learned. If you practice all in one day you don’t retain the information because the brain can realistically only focus for 30 minutes at most. If you’re studying for 120 minutes on the same subject little of the information will be absorbed. Studying everyday allows you to review material that you went over previous days and absorb a small amount of information at a time.

It’s tough to find motivation to study everyday, but BulgarianPod101.com can help. It’s easy to stay motivated with BulgarianPod101.com because we give you a set learning path, with this path we show how much progress you’ve made. This makes you stick to your goals and keep going!

Conclusion

Following the steps and having patience is the hardest part to achieving your goals, it’s not easy learning a new language. You are essentially teaching your brain to categorize the world in a completely new way. Stick with it and you can do it just remember the 4 tools I taught you today! With them, conversations, reading, and understanding will become much easier. The most important thing to remember is to use the tools that BulgarianPod101.com provides and you will be on your way to being fluent!

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