къдраво зеле
kadravo zele
The English word kale is translated into Bulgarian as къдраво зеле (kadravo zele).
къдраво зеле refers to the edible plant Brassica oleracea acephala.
Meaning: edible plant: Brassica oleracea acephala (noun)
What does it mean word for word?
The term literally translates to "curly cabbage", where къдраво is the adjective and зеле is the noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
къдраво зеле is a neuter noun phrase.
How do you pronounce it?
kadravo zele
Did you know?
- The adjective къдраво is used not only for kale but also to describe curly hair in Bulgarian.
- Unlike in English, where 'kale' is a trendy superfood, къдраво зеле is often viewed in Bulgaria as a traditional, humble garden crop.
- In Bulgaria, зеле is the foundational ingredient for 'sarma', cabbage rolls stuffed with meat and rice.
Examples in context
- Фигурира ли кейл на менюто ви?Is kale included on your menu?
- Това къдраво зеле е много здравословно.Tova kadrâvo zel' e mnogo zdravosl'uno.This kale is very healthy.
- Купи малко къдраво зеле за салата.Kupi malko kadrâvo zel' za salata.Buy a little kale for the salad.
- Обичам да готвя с къдраво зеле.Obicham da gotvya s kadrâvo zel'.I love cooking with kale.
Example conversation
Desislava and Dimitar are shopping for groceries together.
- Десислава DesislavaДимитър, искаш ли да купим къдраво зеле?Dimitar, iskaš li da kupim kudravo zele?Dimitar, do you want to buy some kale?
- Димитър DimitarНе знам, какво ще сготвиш с него?Ne znam, kakvo shte sgotvish s nego?I don't know, what will you cook with it?
- Десислава DesislavaЩе направя чипс от къдраво зеле.Shte napravya chips ot kudravo zele.I will make kale chips.
- Димитър DimitarЗвучи вкусно, нека вземем една връзка.Zvuchi vkusno, neka vzemem edna vrazka.Sounds tasty, let's take a bunch.
