сладък
sladak
The Bulgarian word for cute is сладък (sladak).
сладък is used to describe someone or something that is attractive or pleasing in a youthful, dainty or fun-spirited way. Much like in English, it can describe a person's physical appearance or their sweet personality. You may also use Симпатичен as a straightforward and widely used term for cute, or Мил to convey the same meaning.
Meaning: attractive or pleasing in a youthful, dainty, quaint or fun-spirited way (adj)
What does it mean word for word?
The word сладък literally means sweet.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the word changes to match the gender and number of what you are describing. Use the feminine form сладка for a female or a feminine noun, and the neuter form сладко for a neuter noun, such as a child (дете). For multiple people or objects, use the plural form сладки.
How do you pronounce it?
sladak
Did you know?
- The word сладко is not just the neuter form of 'cute', but also the noun for 'jam' or 'preserve' in Bulgarian.
- Using сладък for an adult can sometimes sound condescending, as if you are treating them like a small child or a pet.
- Bulgarians may use сладък sarcastically to describe someone acting 'too sweet' or being overly precious in an annoying way.
Examples in context
- Много си сладък.You're very cute.This sentence is useful for saying 'You're very cute.' using сладък.Tatoeba #3328028 by korobo4ka, translation #2648581 by CK
- Тя е симпатичнаShe is cute
- Тази котка е много сладкаThis cat is very cute
Example conversation
Georgi shows Maria a photo of his kitten.
- Георги GeorgiВиж, това е моето коте.Vizh, tova e moeto kote.Look, this is my kitten.
- Мария MariyaО, той е толкова сладък!O, toy e tolkova sladak!Oh, he is so cute!
- Георги GeorgiБлагодаря, Мария!Blagodarya, Mariya!Thank you, Maria!
- Мария MariyaИскам да го видя на живо.Iskam da go vidya na zhivo.I want to see him in person.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
