Честита Но́ва годи́на
Čestita Nóva godína
Честита Но́ва годи́на (Čestita Nóva godína) is the Bulgarian way to say Happy New Year.
The phrase Честита Но́ва годи́на is the most common and widely used way to say "Happy New Year" in Bulgarian. It is used both as a greeting and to congratulate people on the arrival of the new year.
Meaning: Happy New Year (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of Честита (happy/congratulations), Но́ва (new) and годи́на (year).
Which one should you use?
While Честита Но́ва годи́на is the standard greeting, you may also hear the shortened version Честита Нова!
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective Но́ва (new) is in the feminine singular form to agree with the feminine noun годи́на (year).
How do you pronounce it?
Čestita Nóva godína
Did you know?
- In some rural regions, the wish Честита Но́ва годи́на is accompanied by the tradition of the survachka, a decorated stick used to hit family members for health and growth.
- When saying Честита Но́ва годи́на, Bulgarians may shake a pomegranate on the door of their neighbors to symbolize fertility and abundance for the coming year.
- In Bulgaria, the New Year is often considered the most significant 'holiday' of the season, even more so than Christmas, which is celebrated on January 7.
Examples in context
- Честита Но́ва годи́на на всички!Chestita Nova godina na vsichki!Happy New Year to everyone!
- Честита Но́ва годи́на, приятелю!Chestita Nova godina, priyatelyu!Happy New Year, friend!
- Искам да ти кажа: Честита Но́ва годи́на!Iskam da ti kazha: Chestita Nova godina!I want to say to you: Happy New Year!
Example conversation
Dimitar and Maria meet at a party on New Year's Eve.
- Димитър DimitarЧестита Но́ва годи́на, Мария!Chestita Nova godina, Mariya!Happy New Year, Maria!
- Мария MariyaБлагодаря, Димитър! Честита Но́ва годи́на и на теб!Blagodarya, Dimitar! Chestita Nova godina i na teb!Thank you, Dimitar! Happy New Year to you too!
- Димитър DimitarКак е празникът?Kak e praznikat?How is the holiday?
- Мария MariyaМного е весело тук!Mnogo e veselo tuk!It is very fun here!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “happy new year” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
