англи́йски
masculine
англи́йски is the Bulgarian word for English.
англи́йски is used to refer to the English language, as well as anything pertaining to England or the English people. For example, you can use it to refer to an английска закуска (English breakfast).
Meaning: the English language (name)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The word англи́йски functions as both an adjective and a masculine noun when referring to the language. When you want to be specific about the language as a noun, it is common practice to add the word език (language) after the adjective to form английски език.
Did you know?
- Unlike English, which uses the same word for the language and the nationality, Bulgarian uses английски for the language but англичанин for an English man.
- In Bulgarian, if you are talking about an 'English' book, the ending of английски changes to английска because books are feminine nouns.
- The word английски shares a root with the word for 'Angle', reflecting the ancient name of the 'Angles' who migrated to Britain.
Examples in context
- В училището ни учим английски език.In our school, we study the English language.
- Посетих английско кино.I visited an English cinema.
- Нашият преподавател по английски е много талантлив.Our English teacher is very talented.
- Търся речник на английски.I'm looking for an English dictionary.
- Обожавам английска закуска с бейкън и яйца.I adore English breakfast with bacon and eggs.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “english” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
