честито
chestito
The Bulgarian word for congratulations is честито (chestito).
честито is the standard and most commonly used way to express congratulations in Bulgarian.
Meaning: expressing approbation (intj)
Which one should you use?
While честито is an adverbial form used for general congratulations, the adjective честит is used to modify specific masculine nouns, such as Честит празник (Happy holiday). Additionally, Поздравления can be used to mean both 'Greetings' and 'Congratulations'.
How do you pronounce it?
chestito
Did you know?
- While честито is used for achievements, Bulgarians use the specific phrase Честито when someone buys something new, such as a car or a house, to wish them luck with the purchase.
- The word честито is closely linked to the concept of 'honor' and 'honorary', coming from the root чест meaning 'honor'.
- In some regions, a celebratory gesture accompanying честито involves a light touch on the shoulder or a cheek-to-cheek kiss, depending on the closeness of the relationship.
Examples in context
- Честито!Congratulations!This sentence shows how to use честито.Tatoeba #770544 by ednorog, translation #1437 by CK
- Много се радвам за теб!I'm very happy for you!
- Твоят успех е впечатляващ!Your success is impressive!
- Браво за новата работа!Bravo on the new job!
- Да ти се отворят нови врати за развитие!May new doors of opportunity open for you!
- Честито за новата работа!Chestito za novata rabota!Congratulations on the new job!
- Честито за успеха на изпита!Chestito za uspeha na izpita!Congratulations on the exam success!
Example conversation
Martin and Maria are talking about Maria's promotion at work.
- Мартин MartinЧестито за повишението, Мария!Chestito za povishenieto, Mariya!Congratulations on the promotion, Maria!
- Мария MariyaБлагодаря много, Мартин!Blagodarya mnogo, Martin!Thank you very much, Martin!
- Мартин MartinЗаслужаваш си го.Zasluzhavash si go.You deserve it.
- Мария MariyaМного се радвам.Mnogo se radvam.I am very happy.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
