идио́т
idiótmasculine
The English word idiot can be translated into Bulgarian using идио́т (idiót). Wiktionary also lists идио́тка (idiótka) and абда́л (abdál).
Meaning: person of low general intelligence (noun)
Ways to say it
| Bulgarian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| идио́т | idiót | masculine |
| идио́тка | idiótka | feminine |
| абда́л | abdál | masculine |
| ахма́к | ahmák | masculine |
| глупа́к | glupák | masculine |
| глупа́чка | glupáčka | feminine |
All these terms are used to describe a person of low general intelligence.
Which one should you use?
The standard term is идио́т, but there are several alternatives with different nuances. глупа́к is a milder term meaning a fool or a silly person, whereas идио́т is a harsh insult. For a more colloquial and colorful way to call someone an idiot, you can use абда́л. If you want to specifically imply that someone is a dimwit or a dullard who lacks mental sharpness, use ахма́к.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form of идио́т is идио́т, and its feminine form is идио́тка. Similarly, the masculine form for a fool is глупа́к, while the feminine form is глупа́чка.
How do you pronounce it?
idiót
Did you know?
- The word абда́л is borrowed from Arabic via Turkish and originally referred to a type of wandering dervish who appeared simple-minded but possessed secret spiritual wisdom.
- While идио́т is a harsh insult, calling a close friend глупа́к can be a term of endearment, similar to calling someone 'silly' in English.
- Adding the diminutive suffix to глупа́к creates глупа́кче, which softens the blow and makes the person seem more like a naive child than a fool.
Examples in context
- Той е пълен идио́т.Toi e pǎlen idiót.He is a complete idiot.
- Не слушай този идио́т.Ne slushay tozi idiót.Don't listen to that idiot.
- Как може да бъде такъв идио́т?Kak mozhe da bǎde takǎv idiót?How can he be such an idiot?
Example conversation
Georgi and Elena are arguing about a bad decision.
- Георги GeorgiЗащо го направи, идио́т?Zashto go napravi, idiot?Why did you do it, idiot?
- Елена ElenaНе ме наричай така, Георги.Ne me narichay taka, Georgi.Don't call me that, Georgi.
- Георги GeorgiНо се ведет като идио́т!No se vedet kat idiot!But he's behaving like an idiot!
- Елена ElenaПросто е направил грешка.Prosto e napravil greshka.He just made a mistake.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “idiot” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
