бързам
bắrzam[ˈbɤrzɐm]
To hurry in Bulgarian is бързам (bắrzam).
The verb is used to describe the act of doing things quickly.
Meaning: to do things quickly (verb)
Which one should you use?
You can also use the noun бъ́рзане to refer to the act of rushing itself.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The form бърза is the imperfective aspect, used to describe the ongoing process of hurrying. In contrast, the form бързна is the perfective aspect, which is used when focusing on a single instance of hurrying or the completion of a sudden increase in speed.
How do you pronounce it?
bắrzam
Did you know?
- If you say you are 'hurrying' in a social setting, it can sometimes be perceived as a lack of hospitality, as the culture often values 'slow' time for conversation.
- In Bulgarian, describing someone as having a бърз temper does not just mean they react quickly, but describes a specific psychological trait of being hot-headed.
- The noun бързане is used colloquially to describe someone who is not just fast, but reckless or disorganized in their haste.
Examples in context
- Ние не бързаме.We're in no hurry.The sentence is useful for expressing that you are not in a hurry using the form бързаме.Tatoeba #3250720 by korobo4ka, translation #2548926 by CK
- Бързам, извинявайте!I'm in a hurry. Sorry!The sentence is useful for apologizing while stating that you are in a hurry using the form бързам.Tatoeba #4452437 by korobo4ka, translation #8856190 by moxy
- Бързаме.We're in a hurry.Tatoeba #779757 by ednorog, translation #262958 by CK
- Моля, побързайте! Имаме важна среща след 10 минути.Please hurry up! We have an important meeting in ten minutes.
- Бързайте!Hurry up!
- 2 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Elena and Martin are meeting for coffee but Elena is late.
- Елена ElenaЗапочни без мен, бързам много!Zapochni bez men, burzam mnogo!Start without me, I am in a big hurry!
- Мартин MartinДобре, но не забравяй да дойдеш.Dobre, no ne zabravyay da doydesh.Okay, but don't forget to come.
- Елена ElenaБързам, затова ще бъда тук скоро.Burzam, zatova shte buda tuk skoro.I'm rushing, so I'll be here soon.
- Мартин MartinЩе те чакам с кафето.Shte te chakam s kafeto.I will wait for you with the coffee.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry бързам, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
