краси́в
krasív
The English word 'beautiful' can be translated into Bulgarian using several forms, most commonly краси́в (krasív). Wiktionary also lists прекра́сен (prekrásen) and ху́бав (húbav).
Meaning: attractive (adj)
Ways to say it
| Bulgarian | Romanization (Wiktionary) |
|---|---|
| краси́в | krasív |
| прекра́сен | prekrásen |
| ху́бав | húbav |
These words are used to describe something or someone that is attractive or pleasing to the senses.
Which one should you use?
ху́бав is a more common, everyday word for 'nice' or 'pretty' and is often less intense than краси́в. прекра́сен is a stronger, more intense version of краси́в, often translated as 'wonderful' or 'magnificent'.
How does it change in a sentence?
Bulgarian adjectives must agree with the gender and number of the noun they describe. For the word краси́в, the forms are краси́ва (feminine), краси́во (neuter) and краси́ви (plural). For ху́бав, the forms are ху́бава (feminine), ху́баво (neuter) and ху́бави (plural). For прекра́сен, the forms are прекра́сна (feminine) and прекра́сно (neuter).
How do you pronounce it?
krasív
Did you know?
- The word ху́баво can be used as a standalone response to mean 'okay' or 'alright', much like an English speaker might say 'fine' to agree to a plan.
- Bulgarian has a specific cultural tendency to use ху́бав to describe things that are 'high quality' or 'sturdy', not just aesthetically pleasing.
- If you call a person ху́бав in a casual setting, it can sometimes sound slightly patronizing or overly simplistic, similar to calling an adult 'cute' in English.
Examples in context
- Тази картина е много красива.This painting is very beautiful.
- Тази градина е просто прекрасна.This garden is simply lovely.
- Този пейзаж е прекрасен, братче.This landscape is beautiful, my brother.
- Тази гледка е наистина хубава.This view is really beautiful.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beautiful” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
