би́ра
bírafeminine
The English word "beer" is translated into Bulgarian as би́ра (bíra). Wiktionary also lists пи́во (pívo).
Meaning: alcoholic drink made of malt (noun)
Ways to say it
| Bulgarian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| би́ра | bíra | feminine |
| пи́во | pívo | neuter |
би́ра is a common word used to refer to the alcoholic drink made from malt.
Which one should you use?
The word би́ра is a feminine noun, while пи́во is a neuter noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
би́ра is a feminine noun and пи́во is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
bíra
Did you know?
- In a Bulgarian bar, if you want to order a 'large' beer, you might ask for a голяма rather than using a specific volume, as size is often determined by the glass style.
- When celebrating, you might hear the phrase Наздраве!, which is the standard toast for beer, but it literally means 'to your health' rather than 'cheers'.
- In Bulgarian, you can use the word бирешка as a diminutive to refer to a 'little beer' or a quick, casual drink with friends.
Examples in context
- Искам да си поръчам бира.I want to order a beer.
- Тази би́ра е много студена.Tazi bira e mnogo studena.This beer is very cold.
- Тя не пие би́ра.Tya ne pie bira.She does not drink beer.
Example conversation
Elena and Ivan are at a local bar.
- Елена ElenaИван, ще вземеш ли една би́ра?Ivan, shte vezmesh li edna bira?Ivan, will you have a beer?
- Иван IvanДа, една би́ра ще бъде чудесно.Da, edna bira shte bude chudesno.Yes, a beer would be great.
- Елена ElenaАз ще взема сок.Az shte vezma sok.I will have a juice.
- Иван IvanДобре, поръчвам за двамата.Dobre, porachvam za dvomata.Okay, I am ordering for both of us.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “beer” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
