Greetings and Farewells
Поздрави и сбогувания
- Basic greetings and farewells.
- Starting and ending a conversation.
- Useful phrases to use during class (asking for clarification, repetition, etc.).
This A1 lesson covers basic Bulgarian greetings and farewells such as "Здрасти" (Hi), "Как си денес?" (How are you today?), and polite expressions including "Моля, задайте въпрос още веднъж" (Please, ask the question again). Learn key phrases for daily interactions to build your conversational skills.
Exercises Share Copied!
These exercises can be done together during conversation lessons or as homework.
Exercise 1: Reorder sentences
Instruction: Make correct sentences and translate.
Exercise 2: Match a word
Instruction: Match the translations
Exercise 3: Cluster the words
Instruction: Divide the words into two categories according to their meaning based on position and combination, to clarify the meaning.
Поздрави
Сбогувания
Упражнение 4: Conversation exercise
Инструкция:
- Use the correct greeting in each situation and start a small talk. (Use the correct greeting in each situation and start a small talk.)
Teaching guidelines +/- 10 minutes
Example phrases:
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Добро утро! Good morning! |
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Добър следобед! Good afternoon! |
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Добър вечер! Good evening! |
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Как си? How are you? |
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Добре. А ти? Fine. And you? |
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Ще се видим по-късно! See you later! |
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Извинете, може ли да повторите, моля? Sorry, can you repeat, please? |
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Не разбирам. I don’t understand. |
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Може ли да ми го изпееш по букви? Could you spell that? |
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Приятно ми е да се запознаем. Nice to meet you. |
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Exercise 5: Dialogue Cards
Instruction: Select a situation and practice the conversation with your teacher or fellow students.
Exercise 6: Multiple Choice
Instruction: Choose the correct solution
1. Здрасти! Аз ___ Иван.
(Hello! My name is ___ Ivan.)2. Как ___? Аз съм добре, благодаря.
(How ___? My name is Dobri, the painter.)3. От къде ___? Аз съм от България.
(Where ___? My name is from Bulgaria.)4. Приятно ми ___ да се запознаем!
(Actually, I ___ invited!)Exercise 7: Meeting at the Office
Instruction:
Verb Tables
Отварям - Answer
Сегашно време
- аз отварям
- ти отваряш
- той/тя/то отваря
- ние отваряме
- вие отваряте
- те отварят
Казвам - Call
Сегашно време
- аз казвам
- ти казваш
- той/тя/то казва
- ние казваме
- вие казвате
- те казват
Съм - Be
Сегашно време
- аз съм
- ти си
- той/тя/то е
- ние сме
- вие сте
- те са
Отговарям - Answerer
Сегашно време
- аз отговарям
- ти отговаряш
- той/тя/то отговаря
- ние отговаряме
- вие отговаряте
- те отговарят
Започвам - Break
Сегашно време
- аз започвам
- ти започваш
- той/тя/то започва
- ние започваме
- вие започвате
- те започват
Питам - Pen
Сегашно време
- аз питам
- ти питаш
- той/тя/то пита
- ние питаме
- вие питате
- те питат
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Welcome to the "Greetings and Farewells" Lesson
This lesson is designed for A1-level learners beginning their journey in Bulgarian. It focuses on everyday expressions used to greet people, ask about their well-being, and say goodbye in various polite and friendly ways.
Key Expressions and Phrases
You'll learn essential phrases such as "Здраствуйте, как сте днес?" (Hello, how are you today?) and "Може ли да поговорите, моля?" (May I speak with you, please?). These are foundational expressions for initiating conversations politely and respectfully.
Other useful phrases include farewells like "Довиждане и хубав ден!" (Goodbye and have a nice day!) and casual greetings such as "Как се казвате?" (What is your name?). The lesson also covers responses to these greetings and polite inquiries about a person's well-being.
Verb Usage in Greetings
An important part of this lesson is understanding the use of the verb съм (to be) in greetings and questions. For example, phrases like "Аз съм Иван." (I am Ivan.) or questions like "Как сте?" (How are you?) are common and essential.
You'll notice the verb conjugates differently depending on the subject, and practicing this will help you form correct, natural sentences. Examples covered include:
- "Здрасти! Аз съм Иван."
- "Как сте? Аз съм добре, благодаря."
- "От къде сте? Аз съм от България."
- "Приятно ми е да се запознаем!"
Phrase Pairing for Fluid Conversation
The lesson also helps you connect half-sentences to form full, meaningful expressions in Bulgarian, such as:
- "Здравей, как си днес?" – A friendly, informal greeting.
- "Извинете, може да поговорите?" – A polite way to ask if you can talk.
- "Трябва да си ходя вече." – A phrase to express that you need to leave.
- "Приятен вечер, до утре!" – A farewell wishing a pleasant evening until tomorrow.
Differences Between English and Bulgarian Greetings
Unlike English, Bulgarian uses formal and informal forms in greetings and farewells, which depend on the social context and the person you are addressing. For instance, "Как сте?" is formal (using plural or polite form), while "Как си?" is informal (singular familiar).
Additionally, Bulgarian includes the verb съм (to be) explicitly in sentences like "Аз съм Иван" versus English "I am Ivan," though this is a similarity, the conjugation forms must always match the subject in Bulgarian.
Common polite expressions often include извинете (excuse me) when asking for attention, which reflects cultural politeness.
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