су́трин
sútrinmasculine
The English phrase morning translates to Bulgarian as су́трин (sútrin). Wiktionary also lists у́тро (útro) and предо́бед (predóbed).
Meaning: part of the day between dawn and midday (noun)
Ways to say it
| Bulgarian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| су́трин | sútrin | masculine |
| у́тро | útro | neuter |
| предо́бед | predóbed | masculine |
The term refers to the part of the day between dawn and midday. While су́трин is a noun, it is also frequently used as an adverb to mean 'in the morning'.
Which one should you use?
There are three forms to distinguish: су́трин is a masculine noun. у́тро is a neuter noun. And предо́бед is a masculine noun.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form су́трин can function as an adverb to indicate when an action occurs, such as saying one walks in the morning.
How do you pronounce it?
sútrin
When do people say it?
In professional settings during the morning, you can use the formal greeting Dobar den (good day).
Did you know?
- In Bulgaria, the greeting Добро утро is often used even after the sun has risen, as long as the person has just woken up.
- While су́трин is used for the morning, the greeting Добро утро uses the neuter form у́тро to wish someone a 'good morning'.
- The word предо́бед literally translates to 'before noon' and is often used to describe the specific period when the morning begins to transition into the afternoon.
Example sentences for Bulgarian are not verified yet.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “morning” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
