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Bulgarian Phrasebook
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A curated English-Bulgarian phrasebook with 1,104 entries across 24 situations: the Cyrillic, a practical transliteration, the English, and a context note that tells you when and where each term actually shows up. Type any word, in any script, to filter the whole book in real time.

By Adrian Dane · First published May 2026 · 1,104 entries across 24 sections

📝 1,104 entries 🔍 Live filter 🇩🇬 Cyrillic + transliteration 🇬🇧 Context for every term 📁 24 situations

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Quick Public Signs

Quick Public Signs
BulgarianSay itEnglishContext
ВходvhodEntranceSeen on shops, offices, blocks of flats and public buildings.
ИзходizhodExitUseful in supermarkets, hospitals, malls and car parks.
ОтвореноotvorenoOpenShop-door sign.
ЗатвореноzatvorenoClosedShop-door sign, often during lunch breaks or holidays.
Работно времеrabotno vremeOpening hoursCheck this before assuming UK-style all-day service.
ПочивкаpochivkaBreak / day offOften means the office or shop is not serving right now.
КасаkasaTill / cashierUsed in supermarkets, banks and payment offices.
ИнформацияinformatsiyaInformation deskUseful in hospitals, stations, malls and municipal buildings.
ТоалетнаtoaletnaToiletPublic toilet sign.
ЗабраненоzabranenoForbidden / prohibitedAppears on rules, parking signs and official notices.
ВниманиеvnimanieAttention / cautionWarning sign, common on roads and building sites.
ОпасноopasnoDangerousStronger warning, often on electrical or construction notices.
Не пипайтеne pipayteDo not touchUseful at markets and in museums.
Само за персоналsamo za personalStaff onlyBack-room or restricted-area sign.
ПлащанеplashtanePaymentSeen at tills, kiosks and utility offices.
В бройv broyIn cashUseful where card payments are not accepted.

Bureaucracy & Residency

Bureaucracy & Residency
BulgarianSay itEnglishContext
МолбаmolbaApplication / requestCore word in Bulgarian paperwork and search-worthy for bureaucracy guides.
ЗаявлениеzayavlenieApplication formOften the formal name for a submitted application.
УдостоверениеudostoverenieCertificateUsed for address, heirs, tax and civil-status documents.
СправкаspravkaOfficial check / referenceA printed confirmation or database lookup.
Документ за самоличностdokument za samolichnostIdentity documentPassport, residence card or Bulgarian ID.
ПаспортpasportPassportUK passport at banks, hotels, borders and notaries.
Лична картаlichna kartaID cardBulgarian ID card or residence card in everyday speech.
Разрешение за пребиваванеrazreshenie za prebivavaneResidence permitKey term in residency and post-Brexit paperwork.
Карта за пребиваванеkarta za prebivavaneResidence cardThe physical card issued to foreign residents.
Адресна регистрацияadresna registratsiyaAddress registrationNeeded for renting, residency and many admin steps.
Настоящ адресnastoyasht adresCurrent addressUsed in municipal and migration paperwork.
Постоянен адресpostoyanen adresPermanent addressNot always the same as where you actually live.
ЕГНEGNBulgarian civic numberMostly for Bulgarian citizens and permanent residents.
ЛНЧLNChForeigner identity numberThe number most British residents use with banks and utilities.
МиграцияmigratsiyaMigration DirectorateWhere many residence-permit tasks happen.
Виза Дviza DType D visaLong-stay visa route for many post-Brexit arrivals.
Постоянно пребиваванеpostoyanno prebivavanePermanent residenceUsually relevant after five years on the right route.
ТаксаtaksaFeeAppears on every official payment instruction.

Banking, Money & Tax

Banking, Money & Tax
BulgarianSay itEnglishContext
БанкаbankaBankBasic sign word for banking guide searches.
Банкова сметкаbankova smetkaBank accountNeeded for salary, utilities, rent and property purchases.
Разплащателна сметкаrazplashtatelna smetkaCurrent accountStandard everyday account.
Спестовна сметкаspestovna smetkaSavings accountLess central than in UK banking, but still appears.
Дебитна картаdebitna kartaDebit cardUsual payment card in Bulgaria.
Кредитна картаkreditna kartaCredit cardLess common than debit cards for ordinary payments.
ПреводprevodBank transferAlso means translation, so context matters.
Банков преводbankov prevodBank transferUse this to avoid confusion with language translation.
ОбмянаobmyanaExchangeCurrency exchange sign.
КурсkursExchange rateImportant for euro, sterling and transfer-provider searches.
КомисионаkomisionaCommission / feeWatch for it at banks, bureaux and intermediaries.
БанкоматbankomatATMOften signed as ATM too.
Такса тегленеtaksa tegleneWithdrawal feeUseful at ATMs and bank counters.
Плащане с картаplashtane s kartaCard paymentAsk this before ordering in small places.
ДанъкdanakTaxCore tax-guide term.
Данъчна декларацияdanachna deklaratsiyaTax returnAnnual return or declaration.
НАПNAPNational Revenue AgencyBulgarian tax authority.
ДДСDDSVATBulgarian VAT, equivalent to VAT in the UK.

Health, Pharmacy & Dentist

Health, Pharmacy & Dentist
BulgarianSay itEnglishContext
АптекаaptekaPharmacyOne of the most useful Cyrillic shop signs.
ЛекарlekarDoctorGeneral word for doctor.
Личен лекарlichen lekarGPThe doctor you register with under NHIF.
Здравна касаzdravna kasaHealth fundEveryday way to refer to NHIF/NZOK.
НЗОКNZOKNational Health Insurance FundBulgarian public healthcare fund.
БолницаbolnitsaHospitalPublic or private hospital.
Спешно отделениеspeshno otdelenieEmergency departmentLook for this at hospitals.
Спешна помощspeshna pomoshtEmergency medical helpAmbulance or urgent medical assistance.
РецептаretseptaPrescriptionNeeded for many medicines.
ЛекарствоlekarstvoMedicineGeneral pharmacy word.
БолкаbolkaPainUseful in a GP, dentist or pharmacy visit.
ТемператураtemperaturaFever / temperatureSame word, medical context decides.
АлергияalergiyaAllergySay this clearly before medicine or treatment.
Кръвно наляганеkravno nalyaganeBlood pressureCommon pharmacy and GP check.
ЗъболекарzabolekarDentistDental care is often private for adults.
ЗъбzabToothUseful for dental pain.
Здравна осигуровкаzdravna osigurovkaHealth insurance contributionImportant for residents joining the public system.
Частна клиникаchastna klinikaPrivate clinicCommon expat route for quick appointments.

Driving, Parking & Roads

Driving, Parking & Roads
BulgarianSay itEnglishContext
КАТKATTraffic policeKey term for licences, registration, fines and accidents.
Шофьорска книжкаshofyorska knizhkaDriving licenceThe everyday phrase for licence.
Свидетелство за управлениеsvidetelstvo za upravlenieDriving licenceFormal wording on documents.
ГТПGTPAnnual roadworthiness testBulgarian equivalent of MOT.
Гражданска отговорностgrazhdanska otgovornostThird-party car insuranceMandatory vehicle insurance.
ВинеткаvinetkaVignette / road tollNeeded for many national roads.
Пътна таксаpatna taksaRoad fee / tollWider toll-payment phrase.
Ограничение на скоросттаogranichenie na skorosttaSpeed limitRoad-sign and fine language.
СприspriStopCommand form, seen on signs and said by police.
СтопstopStop signA stop sign means a full stop.
Еднопосочна улицаednoposochna ulitsaOne-way streetImportant in city driving.
Забранено паркиранетоzabraneno parkiranetoNo parkingCommon parking sign.
Синя зонаsinya zonaBlue parking zonePaid municipal parking zone.
Зелена зонаzelena zonaGreen parking zonePaid parking zone, often outside city centres.
ГлобаglobaFinePolice, parking and administrative penalty word.
ПТПPTPRoad accidentFormal abbreviation for traffic accident.
Зимни гумиzimni gumiWinter tyresEssential from the winter-driving guide.
ВеригиverigiSnow chainsMountain and severe-winter driving term.

Shopping, Supermarkets & Markets

Shopping, Supermarkets & Markets
BulgarianSay itEnglishContext
ХлябhlyabBreadEssential Cyrillic food word.
МлякоmlyakoMilkCould mean milk generally, check fresh vs UHT.
Прясно млякоpryasno mlyakoFresh milkRefrigerated milk, not UHT.
Кисело млякоkiselo mlyakoYogurtBulgarian staple, literally sour milk.
СиренеsireneWhite brined cheeseNot cheddar, closer to feta-style cheese.
КашкавалkashkavalYellow cheeseUseful substitute, but not British cheddar.
МаслоmasloButter / oilContext and packaging matter.
ОлиоolioCooking oilUsually sunflower oil.
ЗахарzaharSugarPantry staple.
БрашноbrashnoFlourPantry staple.
МесоmesoMeatButcher and supermarket word.
ПилешкоpileshkoChickenMeat-counter word.
СвинскоsvinskoPorkCommon at butchers and supermarkets.
ТелешкоteleshkoBeef / vealOften less common than in the UK.
РибаribaFishSupermarket or market counter.
ЗеленчуциzelenchutsiVegetablesMarket and supermarket aisle.
ПлодовеplodoveFruitMarket and supermarket aisle.
ПазарpazarOpen-air marketFixed prices, point and let the seller bag produce.

Restaurants, Cafes & Ordering

Restaurants, Cafes & Ordering
BulgarianSay itEnglishContext
РесторантrestorantRestaurantSign word.
КафеkafeCafe / coffeeAlso the drink and the social ritual.
МенюmenyuMenuSame meaning, different script.
Сметката, моляsmetkata, molyaThe bill, pleaseEssential restaurant phrase.
Може ли меню?mozhe li menyuCould I have a menu?Polite ordering phrase.
Една водаedna vodaOne waterUseful basic order.
Газирана водаgazirana vodaSparkling waterAsk specifically, or you may get still water.
Негазирана водаnegazirana vodaStill waterUseful in restaurants and shops.
БираbiraBeerCommon order.
ВиноvinoWineBulgaria has good local wine.
РакияrakiaRakiaNational spirit, usually grape or plum.
СалатаsalataSaladBulgarian meals often start with salad.
Шопска салатаshopska salataShopska saladClassic Bulgarian salad.
Основно ястиеosnovno yastieMain courseMenu category.
ДесертdesertDessertMenu category.
Без месоbez mesoWithout meatVegetarian shortcut, not always enough for strict diets.
Без млечниbez mlechniWithout dairyUseful for allergies and intolerances.
БакшишbakshishTipTipping exists, but "thank you" can imply keep the change.

Property, Renting & Utilities

Property, Renting & Utilities
BulgarianSay itEnglishContext
ИмотimotPropertyCore property-buying and rental-search word.
АпартаментapartamentApartment / flatUrban rental and sale listings.
КъщаkashtaHouseVillage and town property listings.
ПарцелpartselPlotLand or building plot.
ЗемяzemyaLandImportant because British buyers face land-ownership rules.
Договор за наемdogovor za naemRental contractCore renting-guide phrase.
НаемnaemRentMonthly rent or rental arrangement.
ДепозитdepozitDepositRental deposit, with no UK-style deposit scheme.
ХазяинhazyainLandlordEveryday word for landlord.
БрокерbrokerEstate agentProperty intermediary.
Нотариален актnotarialen aktNotary deedProperty ownership document.
ТокtokElectricityEveryday utility word.
ВодаvodaWaterUtility and ordinary word.
ПарноparnoDistrict heating / central heatingOften linked to Toplofikatsia.
ТоплофикацияtoplofikatsiyaDistrict-heating companyImportant in Sofia and some larger cities.
ГазgazGasDomestic or heating gas.
КлиматикklimatikAir conditioner / heat pumpHeating and cooling appliance.
Сметка за токsmetka za tokElectricity billUtility-payment phrase.

Work, Education & Everyday Integration

Work, Education & Everyday Integration
BulgarianSay itEnglishContext
РаботаrabotaWork / jobEveryday word.
РаботодателrabotodatelEmployerEmployment and residency paperwork.
ЗаплатаzaplataSalaryPayslip and banking word.
ОсигуровкиosigurovkiSocial insurance contributionsPayslip, tax and healthcare term.
ПенсияpensiyaPensionUK and Bulgarian pension context.
УчилищеuchilishteSchoolEducation guide term.
Детска градинаdetska gradinaKindergarten / nurseryFamily move phrase.
ОценкаotsenkaGrade / markSchool reports and education guide.
МатураmaturaState school-leaving examImportant for older pupils.
ЧиталищеchitalishteCommunity cultural centreUseful route into village and town life.
КметствоkmetstvoMayor's office / village hallLocal paperwork often starts here.
КметkmetMayorVillage and municipal official.
СъседsasedNeighbourUseful in property and integration.
ПочерпкаpocherpkaTreat / small hosting gestureCommon social custom at work and with neighbours.
Кафе-паузаkafe-pauzaCoffee breakSocial and business ritual.
БлагодаряblagodaryaThank youPolite, but in payment contexts can imply keep the change.

Emergencies, Pets & Winter

Emergencies, Pets & Winter
BulgarianSay itEnglishContext
ПомощpomoshtHelpBasic emergency word.
ПолицияpolitsiyaPoliceEmergency and reporting word.
ПожарнаpozharnaFire brigadeEmergency service.
ЛинейкаlineykaAmbulanceEmergency medical transport.
Загубих сеzagubih seI am lostUseful for visitors and new arrivals.
КражбаkrazhbaTheftPolice report word.
ИзмамаizmamaScam / fraudMoney and consumer-protection guide term.
ЖалбаzhalbaComplaintUsed with regulators, police and official disputes.
КЗПKZPConsumer Protection CommissionConsumer complaints, pricing and scam issues.
ВетеринарveterinarVetPet guide essential.
Паспорт за домашен любимецpasport za domashen lyubimetsPet passportEU pet movement paperwork.
КърлежkarlezhTickPet and health risk in Bulgaria.
ЗмияzmiyaSnakeCountryside and pet-safety context.
СтудstudColdWinter survival word.
ЗамръзналоzamraznaloFrozenPipes, roads and winter problems.
МухълmuhalMouldWinter ventilation and property issue.
ПроветряванеprovetryavaneVentilation / airingKey winter mould-prevention habit.
КоминочистачkominochistachChimney sweepVillage-house and winter-heating term.

Daily Phrases & Polite Questions

Daily Phrases & Polite Questions
BulgarianSay itEnglishContext
Добро утроdobro utroGood morningDaily greeting before midday.
Добър денdobar denGood day / helloSafest polite greeting in shops and offices.
Добър вечерdobar vecherGood eveningEvening greeting.
Лека нощleka noshtGood nightLeaving phrase, not a greeting.
ЗдравейтеzdraveyteHelloPolite plural form for strangers.
ЗдрастиzdrastiHiInformal greeting.
ДовижданеdovizhdaneGoodbyeStandard polite goodbye.
ЧаоchaoByeInformal goodbye.
МоляmolyaPlease / you're welcomeAlso used when handing something over.
ИзвинетеizvineteExcuse me / sorryPolite way to get attention.
СъжалявамsazhalyavamI am sorryApology rather than excuse-me.
Няма проблемnyama problemNo problemUseful reassurance phrase.
Няма значениеnyama znachenieIt does not matterWhen cancelling or correcting something.
РазбирамrazbiramI understandHelpful at counters.
Не разбирамne razbiramI do not understandEssential phrase for offices.
Говорите ли английски?govorite li angliyskiDo you speak English?Ask politely before switching language.
Малко българскиmalko balgarskiA little BulgarianUseful self-description.
Може ли?mozhe liIs it possible? / may I?Universal polite opener.
Може ли помощ?mozhe li pomoshtCan I have help?Good in shops and offices.
Може ли пак?mozhe li pakCould you repeat?When someone speaks too fast.
По-бавно, моляpo-bavno molyaMore slowly, pleaseUseful at migration and medical desks.
Как се казвате?kak se kazvateWhat is your name?Polite form.
Казвам сеkazvam seMy name isIntroductions.
Аз съм британецaz sam britanetsI am BritishMale speaker.
Аз съм британкаaz sam britankaI am BritishFemale speaker.
Аз съм от Англияaz sam ot AngliyaI am from EnglandOften understood better than UK nuance.
Живея в Българияzhiveya v BalgariyaI live in BulgariaResidency context.
Живея в Шуменzhiveya v ShumenI live in ShumenLocal identity phrase.
ТърсяtarsyaI am looking forUseful before a noun.
Имам въпросimam vaprosI have a questionGood office opener.
Имам проблемimam problemI have a problemUseful with banks, utilities and doctors.
НямамnyamamI do not haveUseful before documents.
ИмамimamI haveUseful before documents.
Трябва миtryabva miI needPractical request phrase.
Не ми трябваne mi tryabvaI do not needRefusing extras or services.
ИскамiskamI wantDirect, acceptable in Bulgarian.
Бих искалbih iskalI would likeMale speaker, more polite.
Бих искалаbih iskalaI would likeFemale speaker, more polite.
Колко струва?kolko struvaHow much does it cost?Shops, taxis, services.
Къде е?kade eWhere is it?Direction question.
Кога?kogaWhen?Appointment and deadline word.
Защо?zashtoWhy?Useful but can sound direct.
Как?kakHow?Forms and procedures.
Кой?koyWho?Male or general who.
Коя?koyaWho / which?Feminine form.
Кое?koeWhich thing?Neuter form.
Кои?koiWhich ones?Plural form.
ТукtukHereDirections and forms.
ТамtamThereDirections and pointing.
СегаsegaNowTiming word.
По-късноpo-kasnoLaterAppointments and returns.
УтреutreTomorrowOffice return phrase.
ДнесdnesTodayTiming word.
ВчераvcheraYesterdayUseful in incident reports.
След малкоsled malkoIn a little whileCommon service phrase.
ВеднагаvednagaImmediatelyUrgency word.
ЧакайтеchakayteWaitSaid by staff or police.
ИзчакайтеizchakaytePlease waitMore polite waiting instruction.
ЕлатеelateComeInstruction at offices.
СеднетеsedneteSit downDoctor, office or police instruction.
Подпишете тукpodpishete tukSign hereCommon at banks and notaries.
Попълнете товаpopalnete tovaFill this inForms and applications.
Донесете копиеdonesete kopieBring a copyDocument follow-up.
Трябва оригиналtryabva originalOriginal is requiredOfficial document warning.
Не е готовоne e gotovoIt is not readyDocuments, repairs and services.
Готово еgotovo eIt is readyCollection phrase.
ЗаповядайтеzapovyadayteHere you are / please proceedVery common service phrase.
Всичко наред ли е?vsichko nared li eIs everything all right?Useful check-in phrase.
НищоnishtoNothingShort answer.
ВсичкоvsichkoEverythingShort answer.
Само товаsamo tovaOnly thisUseful at tills.
Още нещо?oshte neshtoAnything else?Staff may ask this.
Това е всичкоtova e vsichkoThat is allFinishing a purchase or request.

Numbers, Dates, Time & Measurements

Numbers, Dates, Time & Measurements
BulgarianSay itEnglishContext
НулаnulaZeroNumbers, forms and phone calls.
ЕдноednoOneNeuter number form.
ДвеdveTwoCommon counting form.
ТриtriThreeNumber.
ЧетириchetiriFourNumber.
ПетpetFiveNumber.
ШестshestSixNumber.
СедемsedemSevenNumber.
ОсемosemEightNumber.
ДеветdevetNineNumber.
ДесетdesetTenNumber.
ЕдинадесетedinadesetElevenNumber.
ДванадесетdvanadesetTwelveNumber.
ДвадесетdvadesetTwentyNumber.
ТридесетtridesetThirtyNumber.
ЧетиридесетchetiridesetFortyNumber.
ПетдесетpetdesetFiftyNumber.
СтоstoOne hundredNumber.
ХилядаhilyadaOne thousandPrices and population.
ЕвроevroEuroBulgaria currency from 2026.
ЦентtsentCentSmall euro unit.
ЛевlevLevOld Bulgarian currency term still seen historically.
СтотинкаstotinkaStotinkaOld small lev unit.
ЧасchasHour / o'clockTime and appointment word.
МинутаminutaMinuteTime word.
СекундаsekundaSecondTime word.
СутринsutrinMorningTime of day.
ОбедobedNoon / lunchOffices may close around this.
СледобедsledobedAfternoonAppointment time.
ВечерvecherEveningAppointment time.
ПолунощpolunoshtMidnightTravel and emergency timing.
ПонеделникponedelnikMondayOpening hours and appointments.
ВторникvtornikTuesdayOpening hours and appointments.
СрядаsryadaWednesdayOpening hours and appointments.
ЧетвъртъкchetvartakThursdayOpening hours and appointments.
ПетъкpetakFridayOpening hours and appointments.
СъботаsabotaSaturdayWeekend schedules.
НеделяnedelyaSundayWeekend schedules.
ЯнуариyanuariJanuaryDates on forms.
ФевруариfevruariFebruaryDates on forms.
МартmartMarchDates on forms.
АприлaprilAprilDates on forms.
МайmayMayDates on forms.
ЮниyuniJuneDates on forms.
ЮлиyuliJulyDates on forms.
АвгустavgustAugustDates on forms.
СептемвриseptemvriSeptemberSchool and admin month.
ОктомвриoktomvriOctoberWinter-prep month.
НоемвриnoemvriNovemberWinter-tyre month.
ДекемвриdekemvriDecemberHoliday and winter month.
ДатаdataDateForms and invoices.
СрокsrokDeadline / termImportant in contracts and admin.
ДоdoUntil / toDeadlines and destinations.
ОтotFromDates, prices and addresses.
ПредиprediBeforeTime and deadline word.
СледsledAfterTime and procedure word.
КилограмkilogramKilogramMarket and supermarket weight.
ГрамgramGramDeli and pharmacy quantities.
ЛитърlitarLitreFuel, milk, water and oil.
МетърmetarMetreProperty and DIY.
Квадратен метърkvadraten metarSquare metreProperty listings and renovation.
КубикkubikCubic metreFirewood and village-house costs.
КиловатчасkilovatchasKilowatt hourElectricity bills.
ПроцентprotsentPercentBank rates, taxes and discounts.
НамалениеnamalenieDiscountShop and service pricing.
ПромоцияpromotsiyaPromotionSupermarket offer.
ЦенаtsenaPriceShopping, contracts and quotes.
ОбщоobshtoTotalReceipts and bills.
Междинна сумаmezhdinna sumaSubtotalInvoices and online orders.
ОстатъкostatakBalance remainingBills, rent and payment plans.
ПървиparviFirstQueue, floor or date.
ВториvtoriSecondQueue, floor or date.
ПоследенposledenLastDeadlines and final stops.
СледващsledvashtNextNext appointment or stop.

Directions, Transport & Travel

Directions, Transport & Travel
BulgarianSay itEnglishContext
ЛявоlyavoLeftDirections.
ДясноdyasnoRightDirections.
НаправоnapravoStraight aheadDirections and driving.
НазадnazadBackDirections or reversing.
НагореnagoreUpStreets, stairs and lifts.
НадолуnadoluDownStreets, stairs and lifts.
БлизоblizoNearDirections and property.
ДалечеdalecheFarDirections and travel.
До тукdo tukUp to hereTaxi or directions phrase.
СрещуsreshtuOppositeAddress directions.
До банкатаdo bankataNext to the bankLandmark direction pattern.
ЪгълagalCornerStreet directions.
УлицаulitsaStreetAddresses.
БулевардbulevardBoulevardMain roads in towns.
ПлощадploshtadSquareTown centre addresses.
КварталkvartalDistrict / neighbourhoodCity areas and addresses.
ЦентърtsentarCentreTown centre.
СелоseloVillageRural address and property word.
ГрадgradTown / cityAddress and travel word.
ОбщинаobshtinaMunicipalityLocal government area.
ОбластoblastRegion / provinceRegional administration.
ГараgaraRailway stationTrain travel.
АвтогараavtogaraBus stationIntercity bus travel.
СпиркаspirkaStopBus, tram or trolley stop.
ЛетищеletishteAirportTravel sign.
ПристигащиpristigashtiArrivalsAirport and station sign.
ЗаминаващиzaminavashtiDeparturesAirport and station sign.
БилетbiletTicketTravel and events.
РазписаниеrazpisanieTimetableBuses, trains and offices.
ЗакъснениеzakasnenieDelayTravel and appointments.
ОтмененotmenenCancelledFlight, bus or appointment.
ПлатформаplatformaPlatformTrain or bus station.
ПеронperonPlatformRailway and bus stations.
ВлакvlakTrainRail travel.
АвтобусavtobusBusCity and intercity travel.
ТрамвайtramvayTramSofia transport.
ТролейtroleyTrolleybusCity transport.
ТаксиtaksiTaxiTransport and scam context.
ШофьорshofyorDriverTaxi, bus or hired driver.
Колко до центъра?kolko do tsentaraHow much to the centre?Taxi price check.
Пуснете апаратаpusnete aparataTurn on the meterUseful taxi phrase.
КвитанцияkvitantsiyaReceiptAsk taxis and services for this.
БагажbagazhLuggageTravel word.
Ръчен багажrachen bagazhHand luggageAirport phrase.
КуфарkufarSuitcaseTravel and accommodation.
РезервацияrezervatsiyaReservation / bookingHotels and restaurants.
СтаяstayaRoomHotel, rental or hospital room.
Единична стаяedinichna stayaSingle roomHotel booking.
Двойна стаяdvoyna stayaDouble roomHotel booking.
НощувкаnoshtuvkaOvernight stayAccommodation pricing.
НастаняванеnastanyavaneCheck-in / accommodationHotel and rental phrase.
НапусканеnapuskaneCheck-out / leavingHotel phrase.
КлючklyuchKeyHotel, rental and property.
АсансьорasansyorLiftBlocks, hotels and hospitals.
СтълбиstalbiStairsDirections in buildings.
ЕтажetazhFloorProperty and buildings.
ПартерparterGround floorProperty listings and lifts.
Първи етажparvi etazhFirst floorBulgarian counting may differ from UK assumptions.
КартаkartaMap / cardContext decides.
НавигацияnavigatsiyaNavigationDriving and smartphone directions.
ГраницаgranitsaBorderSchengen and travel context.
Граничен контролgranichen kontrolBorder controlBorder-crossing sign.
МитницаmitnitsaCustomsBorder and import rules.
ПроверкаproverkaCheck / inspectionPolice, border or ticket inspection.
ПропускpropuskPass / access permitGated workplaces or parking.
ЗабравихzabravihI forgotTravel and document mishaps.
ИзгубихizgubihI lostLost passport, card or luggage.
НамерихnamerihI foundReporting found property.
Къде слизам?kade slizamWhere do I get off?Bus or train help.

Food, Groceries & Household Items

Food, Groceries & Household Items
BulgarianSay itEnglishContext
ЯйцаyaytsaEggsSupermarket staple.
СолsolSaltPantry staple.
ПиперpiperPepperSpice or pepper vegetable by context.
Черен пиперcheren piperBlack pepperPantry staple.
Червен пиперcherven piperPaprikaVery common Bulgarian spice.
ОризorizRicePantry staple.
МакарониmakaroniPastaGeneric pasta word.
СпагетиspagetiSpaghettiSupermarket staple.
КартофиkartofiPotatoesMarket staple.
ДоматиdomatiTomatoesMarket staple.
КраставициkrastavitsiCucumbersMarket staple.
ЛукlukOnionMarket staple.
ЧесънchesanGarlicMarket staple.
МорковиmorkoviCarrotsMarket staple.
ЗелеzeleCabbageCommon vegetable.
МаруляmarulyaLettuceSalad ingredient.
ЧушкиchushkiPeppersBulgarian cooking staple.
Люти чушкиlyuti chushkiHot peppersRestaurant and market phrase.
ГъбиgabiMushroomsShop and restaurant word.
ЯбълкиyabalkiApplesFruit word.
КрушиkrushiPearsFruit word.
ПрасковиpraskoviPeachesSeasonal fruit.
КайсииkaysiiApricotsSeasonal fruit.
ЧерешиchereshiCherriesSeasonal fruit.
ДиняdinyaWatermelonSummer market staple.
ПъпешpapeshMelonSummer fruit.
ГроздеgrozdeGrapesFruit and wine context.
МедmedHoneyMarket and local-producer item.
СладкоsladkoJam / preserveBreakfast and homemade preserve.
ЛютеницаlyutenitsaPepper-tomato relishBulgarian pantry staple.
АйварayvarPepper relishBalkan-style spread.
ТуршияturshiyaPicklesWinter food and market item.
Кисело зелеkiselo zeleSauerkrautWinter and home-cooking staple.
НаденицаnadenitsaSausageButcher and grill word.
КебапчеkebapcheGrilled minced-meat sausageRestaurant and BBQ staple.
КюфтеkyufteMeatballRestaurant and grill word.
ЛуканкаlukankaDried cured sausageBulgarian cured meat.
СуджукsudzhukDried sausageCured-meat word.
ШункаshunkaHamDeli counter.
СланинаslaninaPork fat / cured fatNot British breakfast bacon.
БеконbekonBaconLook for imported or breakfast-style packs.
КаймаkaymaMinced meatButcher and supermarket word.
АгнешкоagneshkoLambMeat word, seasonal around Easter.
ПуешкоpuehshkoTurkeyMeat word.
ПатешкоpateshkoDuckMeat word.
Черен дробcheren drobLiverButcher and restaurant word.
ФилеfileFilletMeat or fish cut.
Прясна рибаpryasna ribaFresh fishCounter phrase.
СкумрияskumriyaMackerelCommon fish.
ПъстърваpastarvaTroutRestaurant and fish counter.
МидиmidiMusselsBlack Sea restaurant word.
КалмариkalmariSquidRestaurant word.
СкаридиskaridiPrawns / shrimpRestaurant and supermarket word.
Хляб нарязанhlyab naryazanSliced breadSupermarket phrase.
Пълнозърнест хлябpalnozarnest hlyabWholegrain breadBread label.
БаницаbanitsaCheese pastryBreakfast and bakery staple.
КозунакkozunakSweet Easter breadSeasonal bakery item.
КроасанkroasanCroissantBakery word.
СметанаsmetanaCreamCooking and dairy.
Заквасена сметанаzakvasena smetanaSour creamDairy item.
ИзвараizvaraCurd cheeseDairy item.
Топено сиренеtopeno sireneProcessed cheeseNot cheddar.
МайонезаmayonezaMayonnaiseCondiment.
ГорчицаgorchitsaMustardCondiment.
ОцетotsetVinegarPantry staple.
СапунsapunSoapHousehold and bathroom item.
ШампоанshampoanShampooHousehold item.
Прах за пранеprah za praneWashing powderHousehold item.
Тоалетна хартияtoaletna hartiyaToilet paperHousehold staple.
ТорбичкаtorbichkaBagSupermarket checkout word.
КошницаkoshnitsaBasketShopping basket.
КоличкаkolichkaTrolley / cartSupermarket trolley.

Restaurants, Menus & Dietary Needs

Restaurants, Menus & Dietary Needs
BulgarianSay itEnglishContext
Масa за двамаmasa za dvamaTable for twoRestaurant request.
Имате ли свободна маса?imate li svobodna masaDo you have a free table?Restaurant arrival phrase.
Запазена масаzapazena masaReserved tableRestaurant sign.
СервитьорservityorWaiterRestaurant staff.
СервитьоркаservityorkaWaitressRestaurant staff.
ПоръчкаporachkaOrderRestaurant or delivery.
Да поръчамеda porachameLet's orderDining phrase.
Препоръчвате ли?preporachvate liDo you recommend?Asking staff for advice.
Какво е това?kakvo e tovaWhat is this?Menu or counter question.
Без ледbez ledWithout iceDrinks request.
С ледs ledWith iceDrinks request.
ТоплоtoploHot / warmFood or room temperature.
СтуденоstudenoColdFood, drinks or weather.
ЛютоlyutoSpicy / hotFood warning.
Не лютоne lyutoNot spicyRestaurant request.
СладкоsladkoSweetTaste or preserve.
СоленоsolenoSaltyTaste.
КиселоkiseloSourTaste, yogurt context too.
ГорчивоgorchivoBitterTaste.
ПрясноpryasnoFreshFood quality word.
ПеченоpechenoRoasted / bakedMenu term.
ПърженоparzhenoFriedMenu term.
ВареноvarenoBoiledMenu term.
На скараna skaraGrilledCommon menu phrase.
ЗадушеноzadushenoStewed / braisedMenu term.
СупаsupaSoupMenu category.
ТараторtaratorCold yogurt cucumber soupBulgarian summer dish.
Шкембе чорбаshkembe chorbaTripe soupTraditional soup, not for everyone.
Пилешка супаpileshka supaChicken soupCommon menu item.
Свинска пържолаsvinska parzholaPork steakGrill menu item.
Пилешка пържолаpileshka parzholaChicken steakGrill menu item.
Картофи сотеkartofi soteSaute potatoesCommon side dish.
Пържени картофиparzheni kartofiChips / friesCommon side dish.
Ориз със зеленчуциoriz sas zelenchutsiRice with vegetablesSide dish.
СкараskaraGrillRestaurant category.
ГарнитураgarnituraSide dishMenu word.
Хляб към хранатаhlyab kam hranataBread with the mealBread is often ordered separately.
Чешмяна водаcheshmyana vodaTap waterAsk specifically if you want tap water.
Минерална водаmineralna vodaMineral waterDefault bottled water.
Домашно виноdomashno vinoHouse wineRestaurant or village context.
Червено виноcherveno vinoRed wineOrdering phrase.
Бяло виноbyalo vinoWhite wineOrdering phrase.
РозerozeRose wineOrdering phrase.
Наливна бираnalivna biraDraught beerPub and restaurant phrase.
БутилкаbutilkaBottleDrinks and supermarket word.
ЧашаchashaGlass / cupDrinks and tableware.
ВилицаvilitsaForkRestaurant request.
НожnozhKnifeRestaurant request.
ЛъжицаlazhitsaSpoonRestaurant request.
СалфеткаsalfetkaNapkinRestaurant request.
СолницаsolnitsaSalt shakerTable item.
ПепелникpepelnikAshtraySmoking still exists in some social settings.
За вкъщиza vkashtiTo take awayFood order phrase.
ДоставкаdostavkaDeliveryFood and online orders.
Алергичен съмalergichen samI am allergicMale speaker.
Алергична съмalergichna samI am allergicFemale speaker.
Без глутенbez glutenGluten-freeDietary request.
Вегетарианец съмvegetarianets samI am vegetarianMale speaker.
Вегетарианка съмvegetarianka samI am vegetarianFemale speaker.
ВеганveganVeganOften understood, but explain ingredients.
Без яйцаbez yaytsaWithout eggsAllergy or diet phrase.
Без ядкиbez yadkiWithout nutsAllergy phrase.
Плащаме отделноplashtame otdelnoWe pay separatelyRestaurant bill phrase.
Плащаме заедноplashtame zaednoWe pay togetherRestaurant bill phrase.
РестоrestoChangeCash payment word.
Задръжте рестотоzadrazhte restotoKeep the changeTipping phrase.
ОбслужванеobsluzhvaneServiceSometimes seen on bills.
Кухнята затваряkuhnyata zatvaryaThe kitchen is closingRestaurant timing phrase.

Bureaucracy, Municipality & Official Forms

Bureaucracy, Municipality & Official Forms
BulgarianSay itEnglishContext
ОбщинаobshtinaMunicipality / municipal officeLocal tax, address and property tasks.
ГишеgisheService window / counterWhere you queue in offices.
ОпашкаopashkaQueueOffice, shop and clinic word.
НомерчеnomercheQueue ticketTake one before waiting.
Приемно времеpriemno vremePublic service hoursOffice-specific opening hours.
ДеловодствоdelovodstvoRegistry officeWhere incoming documents are filed.
РегистърregistarRegisterProperty, company and civil records.
Входящ номерvhodyasht nomerIncoming reference numberProof your application was filed.
Изходящ номерizhodyasht nomerOutgoing reference numberReference on official replies.
КопиеkopieCopyBring copies to offices.
Заверено копиеzavereno kopieCertified copyLegal and admin document.
ОригиналoriginalOriginal documentOften required, not just a copy.
ПодписpodpisSignatureForms, banks and notaries.
ПодписвамpodpisvamI signSigning action.
ПечатpechatStampOfficial stamp or company stamp.
ФормулярformulyarFormGeneral form word.
ДекларацияdeklaratsiyaDeclarationFormal statement on paper.
Нотариална заверкаnotarialna zaverkaNotarial certificationCertified signature or copy.
Удостоверение за адресudostoverenie za adresAddress certificateMunicipal proof of address.
Удостоверение за наследнициudostoverenie za naslednitsiCertificate of heirsInheritance and probate term.
Акт за ражданеakt za razhdaneBirth certificateSchool, marriage and residency.
Акт за бракakt za brakMarriage certificateFamily and legal paperwork.
Акт за смъртakt za smartDeath certificateFunerals and inheritance.
Свидетелство за съдимостsvidetelstvo za sadimostCriminal record certificateWork, residency or official checks.
Данъчна оценкаdanachna otsenkaTax valuationProperty purchase and municipal tax.
СкицаskitsaProperty sketch / cadastral planProperty and land document.
КадастърkadastarCadastreProperty boundaries and maps.
Имотен регистърimoten registarProperty registerDue diligence and ownership checks.
Търговски регистърtargovski registarCommercial registerCompany checks.
БУЛСТАТBULSTATBulgarian business/statistical IDOlder business and entity identifier.
ЕИКEIKCompany identification codeUsed for Bulgarian companies.
Номер на делоnomer na deloCase numberCourt or administrative file.
ЗаповедzapovedOrder / official commandAdministrative or legal order.
РешениеreshenieDecisionCourt or administrative decision.
РазрешениеrazresheniePermit / permissionConstruction, residency and admin.
РазрешителноrazreshitelnoLicence / permitOften for business or activity permits.
ЛицензlitsenzLicenceBusiness, transport or professional context.
СъгласиеsaglasieConsentLegal and admin forms.
ДекларирамdeklariramI declareForm language.
ПотвърждавамpotvarzhdavamI confirmFormal declaration language.
ПрилагамprilagamI attachUsed when listing attached documents.
ПриложениеprilozhenieAttachment / appendixForm and contract appendix.
ЛипсваlipsvaMissingMissing document or field.
НевалиденnevalidenInvalidDocument or card status.
ВалиденvalidenValidDocument, ticket or card status.
ИзтекълiztekalExpiredPassport, card or permit.
ПодновяванеpodnovyavaneRenewalResidence card, licence or contract.
ИздаванеizdavaneIssuingDocument issuance.
ПолучаванеpoluchavaneCollection / receivingCollecting documents.
ОтказotkazRefusalAdministrative refusal.
ОбжалванеobzhalvaneAppealLegal or administrative challenge.
СлужителsluzhitelOfficial / employeeOffice staff.
НачалникnachalnikManager / chiefSenior official.
ДиректорdirektorDirectorInstitution head.
МинистерствоministerstvoMinistryNational administration.
ПосолствоposolstvoEmbassyUK or Bulgarian embassy.
КонсулствоkonsulstvoConsulateConsular services.
ПреводачprevodachTranslator / interpreterUseful at offices and doctors.
ЛегализацияlegalizatsiyaLegalisationDocuments for official use.
Пълни данниpalni danniFull detailsForms and contracts.
ДанниdanniData / detailsPersonal or company data.
Лични данниlichni danniPersonal dataGDPR and form language.
СъхранениеsahranenieStorage / retentionData or document storage.
АрхивarhivArchiveOld records and document searches.
Справка по ЕГНspravka po EGNCheck by EGNDatabase search by ID number.
Справка по ЛНЧspravka po LNChCheck by LNChForeigner-number database search.
Платежно нарежданеplatezhno narezhdanePayment orderBank proof for official fees.
Държавна таксаdarzhavna taksaState feeGovernment payment.
Общинска таксаobshtinska taksaMunicipal feeLocal government payment.

Banking, Bills, Insurance & Consumer Problems

Banking, Bills, Insurance & Consumer Problems
BulgarianSay itEnglishContext
IBANIBANIBANBank-transfer identifier.
BICBICBIC / SWIFT codeInternational transfer identifier.
ПолучателpoluchatelRecipientBank transfer or parcel.
НаредителnareditelSender / payerBank transfer form.
Основание за плащанеosnovanie za plashtanePayment referenceVery important on bank transfers.
БалансbalansBalanceAccount or invoice balance.
НаличностnalichnostAvailable fundsBank balance wording.
ИзвлечениеizvlechenieStatementBank statement.
Месечно извлечениеmesechno izvlechenieMonthly statementBanking document.
Банкова гаранцияbankova garantsiyaBank guaranteeRentals and business.
КредитkreditLoan / creditBanking word.
ИпотекаipotekaMortgageProperty finance term.
ЛихваlihvaInterestLoan or savings rate.
Фиксирана лихваfiksirana lihvaFixed interestMortgage and loan term.
Променлива лихваpromenliva lihvaVariable interestMortgage and loan term.
ПогасяванеpogasyavaneRepaymentLoan repayment.
ВноскаvnoskaInstalmentLoan, rent or insurance payment.
ПросрочиеprosrochieArrears / overdueBills and loans.
ЗадължениеzadalzhenieDebt / obligationOfficial bill wording.
Плащане онлайнplashtane onlaynOnline paymentBills and shopping.
Директен дебитdirekten debitDirect debitLess universal than in the UK.
ПОС терминалPOS terminalCard terminalShops and village stores.
БезконтактноbezkontaktnoContactlessCard payments.
ПИН кодPIN kodPIN codeBanking and cards.
Блокирана картаblokirana kartaBlocked cardBank support phrase.
Загубена картаzagubena kartaLost cardBank emergency phrase.
Открадната картаotkradnata kartaStolen cardBank and police phrase.
Такса обслужванеtaksa obsluzhvaneService feeBank account monthly fee.
Такса преводtaksa prevodTransfer feeBank transfer charge.
Обменен курсobmenen kursExchange rateCurrency exchange.
Динамично превалутиранеdinamichno prevalutiraneDynamic currency conversionATM and card gotcha.
ПревалутиранеprevalutiraneCurrency conversionBanking and card payment.
ЗастраховкаzastrahovkaInsuranceCar, health, property or travel.
ЗастрахователzastrahovatelInsurerInsurance company.
ПолицаpolitsaInsurance policyInsurance document.
ЩетаshtetaDamage / claimInsurance claim term.
ОбезщетениеobezshtetenieCompensation / payoutInsurance and legal claims.
Годишна премияgodishna premiyaAnnual premiumInsurance cost.
СамоучастиеsamouchastieExcess / deductibleInsurance claim cost.
ФактураfakturaInvoiceBusiness, utilities and repairs.
Касова бележкаkasova belezhkaFiscal receiptKeep for complaints and warranties.
ГаранцияgarantsiyaWarranty / guaranteePurchases and repairs.
РекламацияreklamatsiyaWarranty complaintConsumer return or repair claim.
ВръщанеvrashtaneReturnShop return.
ЗамянаzamyanaExchange / replacementShop return option.
ДефектdefektDefectFaulty product complaint.
ПовредаpovredaFault / breakdownProduct, car or utility fault.
СервизservisRepair serviceCar or appliance repair.
РемонтremontRepair / renovationProduct or property repair.
АбонаментabonamentSubscriptionMobile, internet or service plan.
Договорен срокdogovoren srokContract termTelecoms and rentals.
Автоматично подновяванеavtomatichno podnovyavaneAutomatic renewalTelecoms and service-contract trap.
ПрекратяванеprekratyavaneTerminationCancelling a contract.
НеустойкаneustoykaPenalty feeEarly contract cancellation.
Жалба до КЗПzhalba do KZPComplaint to KZPConsumer-protection route.
Проверка на ценаproverka na tsenaPrice checkEuro-changeover and supermarket issue.
Двойно плащанеdvoyno plashtaneDouble paymentBank or merchant complaint.
Грешна сумаgreshna sumaWrong amountBill or card complaint.
Възстановяване на сумаvazstanovyavane na sumaRefundConsumer and card issue.
Плащането е отказаноplashtaneto e otkazanoPayment declinedCard terminal message.
Няма връзкаnyama vrazkaNo connectionPOS, internet or mobile issue.
ПотвърждениеpotvarzhdenieConfirmationPayment, booking or bank action.
Код за сигурностkod za sigurnostSecurity codeBanking and 3D Secure.
Еднократна паролаednokratna parolaOne-time passwordOnline banking.
Мобилно банкиранеmobilno bankiraneMobile bankingBank app support.
Онлайн банкиранеonlayn bankiraneOnline bankingBank support phrase.

Healthcare, Symptoms & Pharmacy Detail

Healthcare, Symptoms & Pharmacy Detail
BulgarianSay itEnglishContext
ПрегледpregledExamination / appointmentDoctor or dentist visit.
Час при лекарchas pri lekarDoctor appointmentBooking phrase.
Записвам часzapisvam chasI book an appointmentClinic phrase.
НаправлениеnapravlenieReferralPublic healthcare pathway.
СпециалистspetsialistSpecialistReferral or private appointment.
КардиологkardiologCardiologistSpecialist doctor.
ДерматологdermatologDermatologistSpecialist doctor.
ОртопедortopedOrthopaedistBone and joint specialist.
УНГUNGENTEar, nose and throat specialist.
Очен лекарochen lekarEye doctorOphthalmologist in everyday speech.
ГинекологginekologGynaecologistSpecialist doctor.
УрологurologUrologistSpecialist doctor.
ПедиатърpediatarPaediatricianChildren's doctor.
ПсихологpsihologPsychologistMental health support.
ПсихиатърpsihiatarPsychiatristMedical mental health specialist.
ФизиотерапияfizioterapiyaPhysiotherapyRehab and private clinics.
Кръвни изследванияkravni izsledvaniyaBlood testsGP and private clinic phrase.
УринаurinaUrineTests and symptoms.
РентгенrentgenX-rayHospital and clinic test.
СкенерskenerCT scanHospital imaging.
ЯМРYAMRMRIHospital imaging.
ЕхографehografUltrasoundMedical imaging.
ВаксинаvaksinaVaccineGP, travel and pets too.
ИнжекцияinzhektsiyaInjectionMedical treatment.
ХапчеhapcheTablet / pillPharmacy word.
КапкиkapkiDropsEye, ear or nose drops.
СиропsiropSyrupCough or children's medicine.
КремkremCreamSkin medicine.
МехлемmehlemOintmentPharmacy word.
АнтибиотикantibiotikAntibioticPrescription medicine.
ОбезболяващоobezbolyavashtoPainkillerPharmacy request.
ПротивовъзпалителноprotivovazpalitelnoAnti-inflammatoryPharmacy and doctor word.
ПротивоалергичноprotivoalergichnoAntihistamineAllergy medicine.
КашлицаkashlitsaCoughSymptom.
ХремаhremaRunny noseSymptom.
ГърлоgarloThroatSymptom location.
Боли ме гърлотоboli me garlotoMy throat hurtsDoctor or pharmacy phrase.
ГлавоболиеglavobolieHeadacheSymptom.
ЗамайванеzamayvaneDizzinessSymptom.
ГаденеgadeneNauseaSymptom.
ПовръщанеpovrashtaneVomitingSymptom.
ДиарияdiariyaDiarrhoeaSymptom.
ЗапекzapekConstipationSymptom.
ОбривobrivRashSymptom.
СърбежsarbezhItchingSymptom.
ПодуванеpoduvaneSwellingSymptom.
СчупеноschupenoBrokenInjury word.
НавяхванеnavyahvaneSprainInjury word.
РанаranaWoundInjury word.
КръвkravBloodEmergency and tests.
КървенеkarveneBleedingEmergency symptom.
ИзгарянеizgaryaneBurnInjury word.
УхапванеuhapvaneBiteDog, insect or snake context.
УжилванеuzhilvaneStingBee, wasp or insect.
ДиабетdiabetDiabetesMedical condition.
АстмаastmaAsthmaMedical condition.
СърцеsartseHeartSymptom and medical history.
Бял дробbyal drobLungSymptom and diagnosis.
СтомахstomahStomachSymptom location.
ГръбgrabBackPain location.
КръстkrastLower backCommon pain location.
КракkrakLegBody part.
РъкаrakaArm / handBody part.
ОкоokoEyeBody part.
УхоuhoEarBody part.
НосnosNoseBody part.
КожаkozhaSkinDermatology and pharmacy.
Здравна книжкаzdravna knizhkaHealth bookletSome medical and employment contexts.
ЕпикризаepikrizaDischarge summaryHospital paperwork.
Болничен листbolnichen listSick noteEmployment and doctor paperwork.
Лекар по дентална медицинаlekar po dentalna meditsinaDentistFormal dental title.
ПломбаplombaFillingDental treatment.
КоронкаkoronkaCrownDental treatment.
Вадене на зъбvadene na zabTooth extractionDental treatment.

Driving, Car Ownership & Road Incidents

Driving, Car Ownership & Road Incidents
BulgarianSay itEnglishContext
АвтомобилavtomobilCarFormal vehicle word.
КолаkolaCarEveryday word.
РегистрацияregistratsiyaRegistrationVehicle and admin.
Регистрационен номерregistratsionen nomerRegistration plate numberCar paperwork.
ТалонtalonRegistration document / slipVehicle document context.
Голям талонgolyam talonMain vehicle registration documentVehicle ownership document.
Малък талонmalak talonSmall vehicle registration documentDocument kept in car.
ПрехвърлянеprehvarlyaneTransfer of ownershipVehicle or property transfer.
ДвигателdvigatelEngineMechanic phrase.
МаслоmasloOilEngine oil context.
СпирачкиspirachkiBrakesMechanic and safety word.
ГумиgumiTyresCar and winter context.
Летни гумиletni gumiSummer tyresVehicle maintenance.
Всесезонни гумиvsesezonni gumiAll-season tyresWinter-law context.
ФаровеfaroveHeadlightsDriving rule and repairs.
МигачmigachIndicatorDriving and repairs.
ЧистачкиchistachkiWipersCar maintenance.
АкумулаторakumulatorBatteryCar breakdown.
ГоривоgorivoFuelDriving and petrol stations.
БензинbenzinPetrolFuel type.
ДизелdizelDieselFuel type.
Газ пропан-бутанgaz propan-butanLPGFuel type.
ЗарежданеzarezhdaneRefuelling / chargingFuel or electric vehicle.
БензиностанцияbenzinostantsiyaPetrol stationDriving word.
Зарядна станцияzaryadna stantsiyaCharging stationElectric vehicle phrase.
МагистралаmagistralaMotorwayRoad type.
Първокласен пътparvoklasen patFirst-class roadRoad category.
Околовръстен пътokolovrasten patRing roadCity driving.
Кръгово движениеkragovo dvizhenieRoundaboutDriving instruction.
Пешеходна пътекаpeshehodna patekaPedestrian crossingRoad safety.
СветофарsvetofarTraffic lightRoad word.
ПредимствоpredimstvoPriorityCrucial road-rule word.
Дай предимствоday predimstvoGive wayRoad sign.
Забранен завойzabranen zavoyNo turnRoad sign.
Забранено влизанетоzabraneno vlizanetoNo entryRoad sign.
Път в ремонтpat v remontRoad worksRoad sign.
ОбходobhodDiversionRoad works and closures.
Затворен пътzatvoren patClosed roadRoad warning.
ПоледицаpoleditsaBlack iceWinter driving hazard.
СнягsnyagSnowWinter driving.
МъглаmaglaFogDriving hazard.
ДъждdazhdRainDriving and weather.
БуряburyaStormWeather hazard.
КамераkameraCameraSpeed camera context.
РадарradarRadarSpeed enforcement.
Превишена скоростprevishena skorostSpeedingFine or police stop.
Алкохолна пробаalkoholna probaAlcohol testPolice stop phrase.
ДрегерdregerBreathalyserDrink-driving enforcement.
НаркотестnarkotestDrug testPolice stop phrase.
АктaktOfficial ticket / citationTraffic or admin violation.
ФишfishPenalty noticeTraffic or parking fine.
Електронен фишelektronen fishElectronic penalty noticeSpeed camera fine.
Плащане на глобаplashtane na globaPaying a fineKAT or municipal task.
Обжалвам глобаobzhalvam globaI appeal a fineLegal or admin phrase.
КатастрофаkatastrofaCrash / accidentEveryday accident word.
УдарudarImpact / collisionAccident description.
Щета по колатаshteta po kolataDamage to the carInsurance claim.
ВиновенvinovenAt fault / guiltyAccident and legal phrase.
НевиненnevinenNot at fault / innocentAccident and legal phrase.
СвидетелsvidetelWitnessAccident or legal report.
ПротоколprotokolOfficial reportPolice or accident paperwork.
Пътна помощpatna pomoshtRoadside assistanceBreakdown support.
РепатракrepatrakTow truckBreakdown and parking removal.
ЗакъсахzakasahI broke down / got stuckRoadside phrase.
Спукана гумаspukana gumaFlat tyreBreakdown phrase.
Резервна гумаrezervna gumaSpare tyreCar equipment.
АптечкаaptechkaFirst-aid kitMandatory safety kit.
ТриъгълникtriagalnikWarning triangleMandatory safety kit.
Светлоотразителна жилеткаsvetlootrazitelna zhiletkaReflective vestMandatory safety kit.
ПожарогасителpozharogasitelFire extinguisherMandatory safety kit.

Property, Renovation, Village Houses & Utilities

Property, Renovation, Village Houses & Utilities
BulgarianSay itEnglishContext
ДворdvorYard / gardenVillage-house listing word.
ГаражgarazhGarageProperty listing word.
МазеmazeBasement / cellarProperty feature.
ТаванtavanAttic / ceilingProperty context decides.
ПокривpokrivRoofRenovation issue.
КеремидиkeremidiRoof tilesVillage-house repair.
КоминkominChimneyHeating and renovation.
ИзолацияizolatsiyaInsulationRenovation and heating.
ДограмаdogramaWindow frames / joineryProperty renovation.
ПрозорецprozoretsWindowProperty and repair word.
ВратаvrataDoorProperty and repair word.
ПодpodFloorRenovation word.
СтенаstenaWallRenovation word.
ТухлаtuhlaBrickBuilding material.
Червена тухлаchervena tuhlaRed brickVillage-house construction.
КамъкkamakStoneVillage-house construction.
ГредаgredaBeamStructural and roof word.
ПлочаplochaSlabConstruction word.
ОсновиosnoviFoundationsStructural word.
ВлагаvlagaDampProperty red flag.
ТечtechLeakRoof, pipe or appliance problem.
КанализацияkanalizatsiyaSewerageProperty and utilities.
Септична ямаseptichna yamaSeptic tankVillage-house utility.
КладенецkladenetsWellVillage property feature.
ПомпаpompaPumpWater systems.
БойлерboylerWater heaterCommon home appliance.
РадиаторradiatorRadiatorHeating appliance.
ПечкаpechkaStove / heaterHeating or cooking context.
КаминаkaminaFireplaceHeating and village houses.
ДърваdarvaFirewoodWinter heating.
ПелетиpeletiPelletsHeating fuel.
ВъглищаvaglishtaCoalHeating fuel.
ТермопомпаtermopompaHeat pumpHeating system.
Инверторен климатикinvertoren klimatikInverter air conditionerHeating and cooling option.
Трифазен токtrifazen tokThree-phase electricityWorkshop and renovation issue.
ЕлектромерelektromerElectricity meterUtility setup and readings.
ВодомерvodomerWater meterUtility setup and readings.
ПоказанияpokazaniyaMeter readingsUtilities.
ПартидаpartidaUtility account lotTransferring utility accounts.
Абонатен номерabonaten nomerCustomer account numberUtility bills.
Клиентски номерklientski nomerCustomer numberBills and providers.
Дневна тарифаdnevna tarifaDay tariffElectricity bill.
Нощна тарифаnoshtna tarifaNight tariffElectricity bill.
Свободен пазарsvoboden pazarFree marketBusiness electricity context.
Битова тарифаbitova tarifaHousehold tariffDomestic utility tariff.
Бизнес тарифаbiznes tarifaBusiness tariffCompany-owned property trap.
ДоставчикdostavchikSupplier / providerUtility or internet provider.
СнабдителsnabditelSupplierElectricity and utilities.
ПрекъсванеprekasvaneInterruption / cut-offPower, water or internet.
Спиране на токаspirane na tokaPower cutEveryday phrase.
Няма водаnyama vodaNo waterUtility problem.
Ниско наляганеnisko nalyaganeLow pressureWater or boiler issue.
МайсторmaystorTradesmanRenovation and repairs.
СтроителstroitelBuilderRenovation work.
ВодопроводчикvodoprovodchikPlumberRepair trade.
ЕлектротехникelektrotehnikElectricianRepair trade.
ПокривджияpokrivdzhiyaRooferVillage-house repair.
ДограмаджияdogramadzhiyaWindow fitterRenovation trade.
БояджияboyadzhiaPainterRenovation trade.
ОфертаofertaQuote / offerBuilders, agents and services.
КапароkaparoDeposit / earnest moneyProperty and tradesmen.
РазпискаrazpiskaWritten receiptCash payments and deposits.
МатериалиmaterialiMaterialsBuilding and repair costs.
ТрудtrudLabourQuote component.
Срок за изпълнениеsrok za izpalnenieCompletion deadlineBuilding quote or contract.
Разрешение за строежrazreshenie za stroezhBuilding permitRenovation and construction.
Акт 14akt 14Structural completion certificateProperty due diligence.
Акт 15akt 15Completion readiness certificateConstruction paperwork.
Акт 16akt 16Habitation certificateCritical property due diligence.
Незаконно строителствоnezakonno stroitelstvoIllegal constructionProperty red flag.
СъбарянеsabaryaneDemolitionBuilding and legal context.
ОгледogledViewing / inspectionProperty viewing or expert check.

Work, Schools, Children & Community Life

Work, Schools, Children & Community Life
BulgarianSay itEnglishContext
Свободна позицияsvobodna pozitsiyaJob vacancyJob-search phrase.
КандидатствамkandidatstvamI applyJobs, schools and admin.
АвтобиографияavtobiografiyaCVJob application.
Мотивационно писмоmotivatsionno pismoCover letterJob application.
ИнтервюintervyuInterviewWork or media context.
Работно мястоrabotno myastoWorkplace / jobEmployment phrase.
Работно времеrabotno vremeWorking hoursWork and shop hours.
Почивен денpochiven denDay offEmployment and opening times.
ОтпускotpuskLeave / holidayEmployment phrase.
БолниченbolnichenSick leaveEmployment and doctor note.
Заповед за назначаванеzapoved za naznachavaneAppointment orderEmployment paperwork.
ДлъжностdlazhnostJob positionEmployment contract.
Длъжностна характеристикаdlazhnostna harakteristikaJob descriptionEmployment paperwork.
Изпитателен срокizpitatelen srokProbation periodEmployment contract.
ПредизвестиеpredizvestieNotice periodEmployment and rental contracts.
НапускамnapuskamI leave / resignWork or accommodation context.
УволнениеuvolnenieDismissalEmployment issue.
ПенсионерpensionerPensionerResidency and tax context.
СамонаетsamonaetSelf-employedWork and tax.
УчителuchitelTeacherSchool context.
Директор на училищеdirektor na uchilishteHeadteacherSchool administration.
Класен ръководителklasen rakovoditelClass teacherParent-school contact.
Родителска срещаroditelska sreshtaParents' meetingSchool life.
Електронен дневникelektronen dnevnikElectronic school diaryBulgarian school platform concept.
БележникbelezhnikReport book / notebookSchool communication.
Домашна работаdomashna rabotaHomeworkSchool phrase.
УчебникuchebnikTextbookSchool supplies.
ТетрадкаtetradkaNotebookSchool supplies.
РаницаranitsaSchool bag / rucksackSchool supplies.
УниформаuniformaUniformPrivate and some school contexts.
СрокsrokSchool term / deadlineContext decides.
ВаканцияvakantsiyaSchool holiday / vacationSchool and travel.
ЗаписванеzapisvaneEnrolment / registrationSchools, doctors and courses.
ПриемpriemAdmission / intakeSchool and university entry.
ОценкиotsenkiGrades / marksSchool reports.
ОтличенotlichenExcellentGrade 6 equivalent context.
Много добърmnogo dobarVery goodGrade 5 context.
ДобърdobarGoodGrade 4 context.
СреденsredenAverageGrade 3 context.
СлабslabPoor / failGrade 2 context.
ДетегледачкаdetegledachkaBabysitter / nannyFamily support.
Игрална площадкаigralna ploshtadkaPlaygroundFamily life.
Спортен клубsporten klubSports clubIntegration and children's activities.
ТанциtantsiDancingChitalishte and clubs.
Народни танциnarodni tantsiFolk dancingCommon community activity.
БиблиотекаbibliotekaLibraryChitalishte and town life.
Курс по българскиkurs po balgarskiBulgarian courseLanguage-learning route.
УрокurokLessonSchool or private lesson.
Частен учителchasten uchitelPrivate tutorEducation support.
Преводачески услугиprevodacheski uslugiTranslation servicesAdmin and legal support.
ДоброволецdobrovoletsVolunteerCommunity and events.
СъбитиеsabitieEventLocal-life word.
ПразникpraznikHoliday / celebrationPublic holiday or village event.
СъборsaborVillage fair / gatheringLocal community event.
ФестивалfestivalFestivalTown and cultural events.
ПоканаpokanaInvitationSocial and official.
ГостgostGuestSocial life.
ДомакинdomakinHostSocial life.
СъседкаsasedkaFemale neighbourLocal-life word.
СъседиsasediNeighboursProperty and integration.
ДомоуправителdomoupravitelBuilding managerApartment-block contact.
Входна таксаvhodna taksaBuilding entrance feeApartment-block monthly fee.
Етажна собственостetazhna sobstvenostCondominium ownershipApartment-block legal setup.
СъбраниеsabranieMeeting / assemblyBuilding or community meeting.
Протокол от събраниеprotokol ot sabranieMeeting minutesBuilding or company record.
ТишинаtishinaQuietNeighbour and noise context.
ШумshumNoiseComplaint or neighbour issue.
Ремонтни дейностиremontni deynostiRepair worksBuilding notices.
Домашен любимецdomashen lyubimetsPetHousing and pet rules.
РазходкаrazhodkaWalkDogs, family and social life.

Weather, Nature, Emergencies & Personal Safety

Weather, Nature, Emergencies & Personal Safety
BulgarianSay itEnglishContext
ВреметоvremetoThe weatherWeather forecast phrase.
ПрогнозаprognozaForecastWeather and news.
ТемпературиtemperaturiTemperaturesWeather report.
ГорещоgoreshtoHotWeather and food.
ЖегаzhegaHeatSummer weather.
Студено еstudeno eIt is coldWinter phrase.
ВятърvyatarWindWeather and Shumen winter.
Силен вятърsilen vyatarStrong windWeather warning.
СевернякsevernyakNortherly windShumen and winter context.
ЛедledIceRoads and pipes.
ЗаледяванеzaledyavaneIcingRoad and weather warning.
ВиелицаvielitsaBlizzardWinter weather.
ГрадушкаgradushkaHailWeather warning and insurance.
НаводнениеnavodnenieFloodEmergency and property risk.
ЗеметресениеzemetresenieEarthquakeEmergency word.
ПожарpozharFireEmergency word.
ДимdimSmokeFire or air-quality issue.
ЗамърсяванеzamarsyavanePollutionAir and water quality.
Качество на въздухаkachestvo na vazduhaAir qualityWinter inversion issue.
Фин прахfin prahFine particulate dustAir-pollution reports.
МаскаmaskaMaskHealth or pollution context.
ПречиствателprechistvatelPurifierAir or water purifier.
ФилтърfiltarFilterHeating, air and water systems.
ОпасностopasnostDangerWarning signs.
ПредупреждениеpreduprezhdenieWarningWeather, police or official notice.
СигналsignalReport / alertReporting a problem to authorities.
Подавам сигналpodavam signalI file a reportPolice, municipality or regulator.
Обадете се на 112obadete se na 112Call 112Emergency instruction.
Пожарна безопасностpozharna bezopasnostFire safetyBuilding and insurance context.
ЕвакуацияevakuatsiyaEvacuationEmergency sign.
ИзчезналizcheznalMissingPerson or pet report, male form.
ИзчезналаizcheznalaMissingPerson or pet report, female form.
ОткраднатоotkradnatoStolenPolice and insurance.
НамеренnamerenFoundLost property or pet, male form.
НамеренаnamerenaFoundLost property or pet, female form.
Бездомно кучеbezdomno kucheStray dogPet and village safety.
КучеkucheDogPet word.
КоткаkotkaCatPet word.
КаишкаkaishkaLead / leashDog walking.
НамордникnamordnikMuzzleDog rules and safety.
ЧипchipMicrochipPet paperwork.
МикрочипmikrochipMicrochipPet paperwork.
Ваксина против бясvaksina protiv byasRabies vaccinePet travel requirement.
БясbyasRabiesPet and public-health risk.
ОбезпаразитяванеobezparazityavaneParasite treatmentPet and vet care.
Кучешки паспортkucheshki pasportDog passportPet paperwork colloquial phrase.
ПриютpriyutShelterAnimal rescue or emergency shelter.
ОсиновяванеosinovyavaneAdoptionPet rescue or children by context.
Улично кучеulichno kucheStreet dogVillage and town safety.
КаракачанкаkarakachankaKarakachan dogLivestock guardian dog context.
ПепелянкаpepelyankaNose-horned viperCountryside snake risk.
КърлежиkarlezhiTicksPlural, pet and hiking risk.
РепелентrepelentRepellentInsects and ticks.
КомарkomarMosquitoSummer nuisance.
ОсаosaWaspSting risk.
ПчелаpchelaBeeSting or honey context.
Дива свиняdiva svinyaWild boarCountryside driving and hiking.
ЧакалchakalJackalRural wildlife.
ЛисицаlisitsaFoxRural wildlife.
ПътекаpatekaPath / trailHiking and road context.
МаркировкаmarkirovkaTrail marking / road markingHiking or driving.
ПланинаplaninaMountainTravel and hiking.
ГораgoraForestHiking and property context.
РекаrekaRiverGeography and flooding.
ЯзовирyazovirReservoir / dam lakeLocal geography and recreation.
ПещераpeshteraCaveShumen and tourism context.
Заблудих сеzabludih seI got lostHiking, driving or town phrase.
Нуждая се от помощnuzhdaya se ot pomoshtI need helpEmergency phrase.

Why this phrasebook exists

Purpose: a practical EN-BG phrasebook for British residents, movers and visitors in Bulgaria. This is not a full dictionary. It is a search-friendly set of the terms people actually meet in shops, banks, migration offices, hospitals, roads, restaurants, markets, property paperwork and daily life. Suggested search-index use: index the Bulgarian Cyrillic, transliteration, English phrase and context note together. A search for `молба`, `molba`, `application`, `KAT`, `аптека`, `notary`, `vignette` or `petition` should surface this phrasebook and the relevant guide. Transliteration is practical, not academic. It is written for British readers trying to say the word at a counter.

If you spot a missing term, an unclear translation or a context that doesn't match how the word is used in 2026, please tell us. The phrasebook is updated as readers send corrections.