Desires and wishes
желания и мечти
- Talk about unfullfilled wishes and desires.
This B1 Bulgarian lesson covers expressing desires and wishes using key verbs like искам (I want) and желая (I wish), plus phrases for polite requests and hopes.
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Understanding Desires and Wishes in Bulgarian
This lesson focuses on expressing desires and wishes in Bulgarian at the B1 level. You will learn how to communicate what you want, hope for, or dream about using common verbs and expressions. The content includes vocabulary, sentence structures, and useful example phrases to help you build natural and clear sentences related to hopes, preferences, and desires.
Key Vocabulary and Expressions
- искам – "to want"
- желая – "to wish"
- надявам се – "to hope"
- би ми се искало
Sentence Formation
In Bulgarian, expressing desires often uses the verb искам plus a noun or an infinitive verb form. For example: Искам да пътувам Wishes and hopes frequently use verbs like желаянадявам се Sentences can be softened with modal expressions to sound more polite or tentative, which is common in adult conversations.
Examples
- Искам да науча български език по-добре. (I want to learn Bulgarian better.)
- Желая ти успех във всичко. (I wish you success in everything.)
- Надявам се да пристигнем навреме. (I hope we arrive on time.)
- Би ми се искало да посетя България. (I would like to visit Bulgaria.)
Comparing English and Bulgarian Expressions of Desire
While English often uses modal verbs like "would like" or simple "want," Bulgarian relies more on verbs such as искамжелаяискам даискам да ходя Expressions of hope often require the verb надявам се,би ми се искалоUseful Phrases for Practicing Desires and Wishes
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