Честит имен ден
Chestit imen den
The English phrase "happy name day" is translated into Bulgarian as Честит имен ден (Chestit imen den).
Честит имен ден is a greeting used to congratulate someone on the feast day of the saint they are named after. It can be used as a standalone greeting or as the core of a congratulatory sentence. For example, you can expand the greeting by adding много ти пожелавам! (I wish you much!) to make it sound more heartfelt, resulting in Честит имен ден, много ти пожелавам!
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Честит (happy/congratulatory), имен (name) and ден (day).
How do you pronounce it?
Chestit imen den
Did you know?
- In Bulgaria, name days are often celebrated more widely and enthusiastically than birthdays, frequently involving large gatherings and toasts.
- If a person has multiple names, they may celebrate several name days throughout the year, receiving Честит имен ден on each corresponding saint's day.
- The word Честит is derived from чест, meaning 'honor', suggesting that the greeting is fundamentally about honoring the person.
Examples in context
- Честит имен ден, госпожо Иванова! Пожелавам ви много здраве и успех в живота!Happy Name Day, Mrs. Ivanova! I wish you good health and success in life!
- Честит имен ден, Петър! Весел имен ден и най-добри пожелания за теб!Happy Name Day, Peter! Joyful name day and best wishes to you!
- Честит имен ден, Мария!Chestit imen den, Mariya!Happy name day, Maria!
Example conversation
Ivan calls Elena to congratulate her on her special day.
- Иван IvanЧестит имен ден, Елена!Chestit imen den, Elena!Happy name day, Elena!
- Елена ElenaБлагодаря ти много, Иван!Blagodarya ti mnogo, Ivan!Thank you very much, Ivan!
- Иван IvanКак празнуваш днес?Kak praznuvash dnes?How are you celebrating today?
- Елена ElenaС едно малко парти.S edno malo parti.With a little party.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ден, честит, CC BY-SA 4.0.
