зе́ле
zéleneuter
The Bulgarian word for cabbage is зе́ле (zéle).
зе́ле refers to the leaves of the cabbage plant eaten as a vegetable.
Meaning: leaves of this plant eaten as a vegetable (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The word зе́ле is a neuter noun.
How do you pronounce it?
zéle
Did you know?
- The word зеле is derived from the Bulgarian word for 'green', which is зелен.
- The process of making fermented cabbage in large wooden barrels is a traditional autumn ritual in many Bulgarian villages.
- A single head of cabbage is often referred to as зе́лка, which is a feminine noun, unlike the neuter зе́ле.
Examples in context
- Продавате ли прясно зеле?Do you sell fresh cabbage?
- Обичам зеле в салати.I love cabbage in salads.
- Какъв вид зеле е най-добър за готвене?What type of cabbage is best for cooking?
- Това зе́ле е много голямо.Tova zele e mnogo golyamo.This cabbage is very large.
- Зе́лето е в хладилника.Zeleto e v khladilnika.The cabbage is in the refrigerator.
Example conversation
Desislava and Martin are in the kitchen preparing lunch.
- Десислава DesislavaМартин, има ли зе́ле в хладилника?Martin, ima li zele v khladilnika?Martin, is there any cabbage in the refrigerator?
- Мартин MartinДа, купих свежо зе́ле вчера.Da, kupih svesho zele vchera.Yes, I bought fresh cabbage yesterday.
- Десислава DesislavaЧудесно, ще го използваме за обяд.Chudesno, shte go izpolzvame za obyad.Great, we will use it for lunch.
- Мартин MartinДобре, аз ще го измия.Dobre, az shte go izmiya.Okay, I will wash it.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cabbage” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
