често срещани думи
chesto sreshtani dumi
The English phrase "common words" is translated into Bulgarian as често срещани думи (chesto sreshtani dumi).
This phrase refers to words that are used frequently within a particular language.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase често срещани literally means "frequently met" or "often encountered".
How does it change in a sentence?
The phrase често срещани думи uses the plural form of both the adjective and the noun to match the plural "words". If you wish to refer to a single "common word", use the singular form често срещана дума.
How do you pronounce it?
chesto sreshtani dumi
Did you know?
- Bulgarian treats words like people by using the verb срещам for 'encounter', which is the same verb used for meeting a friend on the street.
- The word чест in Bulgarian can mean 'frequency' in one context but 'honor' in another, depending on the word's role in the sentence.
- While често срещани думи describes words seen often, Bulgarian has another word for 'common' as in 'ordinary' (обикновен), which cannot be used in this specific phrase.
Examples in context
- Това са често срещани думи в българския.Tova sa chesto sreshtani dumi v bulgarskiya.These are common words in Bulgarian.
- Списъкът включва само често срещани думи.Spisukat vklyuchva samo chesto sreshtani dumi.The list includes only common words.
Example conversation
Ivan and Elena are studying a new language together.
- Иван IvanЕлена, кои думи да запомня първо?Elena, koi dumi da zapomnya parvo?Elena, which words should I memorize first?
- Елена ElenaНай-добре е да учиш често срещани думи.Nay-dobre e da uchish chesto sreshtani dumi.It is best to learn common words.
- Иван IvanКъде мога да намеря такъв списък?Kade moga da namery takav spisak?Where can I find such a list?
- Елена ElenaЩе ти пратя един имейл с тях.Shte ti praty edin imeyl s tyah.I will send you an email with them.