дом
dom[dɔm]masculine
The English word 'home' is translated into Bulgarian as дом (dom).
The word дом refers to a house or structure in which someone lives.
Meaning: house or structure in which someone lives (noun)
Which one should you use?
While дом can mean 'home' in an emotional or abstract sense, къща is the more literal term for the physical building or 'house'.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
To indicate a specific home (the home), use домът. To indicate possession or a relationship to the home (of the home), use the genitive form дома. The adverbial phrase у дома is used to mean 'at home'.
How do you pronounce it?
dom
Did you know?
- The Bulgarian word дом shares a common Proto-Slavic root with the Latin 'domus' and the English 'domestic'.
- In Bulgaria, a дом на културата is not a residence, but a multipurpose public building used for concerts, theater and art exhibitions.
- In historical or literary Bulgarian, дом can refer to an entire dynasty or family lineage rather than a building.
Examples in context
- Това е твоят дом.It's your home.This sentence demonstrates the use of дом to indicate ownership of a home.Tatoeba #3327977 by korobo4ka, translation #2649131 by CK
- Мария ни показа домът им.Maria showed us their home.This sentence shows how дом is used to refer to a specific home.Tatoeba #4645908 by niiina22, translation #1794705 by CP
- Не бях у дома по това време.I wasn't home at that time.This sentence uses the phrase у дома to indicate being at home.Tatoeba #4734990 by niiina22, translation #2544366 by CK
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Example conversation
Dimitar and Elena are discussing their living situations.
- Димитър DimitarТърся си нов дом в града.Tarsya si nov dom v grada.I am looking for a new home in the city.
- Елена ElenaИскаш ли да живееш в голям дом?Iskash li da zhiveesh v golyam dom?Do you want to live in a large home?
- Димитър DimitarНе, предпочитам малък и уютен дом.Ne, preferiram malak i uyuten dom.No, I prefer a small and cozy home.
- Елена ElenaТогава ще ти помогна да намериш такъв.Togava shte ti pomogna da namerish takav.Then I will help you find one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “home” translations and entries дом, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries дом, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
