How to Say “Nice” in Bulgarian

Ways to say it

Bulgarian uses different adjectives to express 'nice' depending on whether you mean general goodness, aesthetic beauty or a sense of being 'cool'. While ху́бав is the most versatile term for describing people, objects or the weather, краси́в is used specifically for aesthetic beauty. You may also encounter приятен, which means 'pleasant', чудесен, meaning 'wonderful' or великолепен, meaning 'magnificent'.

Which one should you use?

The term ху́бав is the most common and versatile way to say 'nice' or 'good'. In contrast, краси́в is more specific and is used to describe something as 'beautiful' or 'lovely' rather than just generally 'nice'. For a sense of excitement and admiration regarding people or experiences, you might use страхотен.

Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?

For formal situations involving art, performances or refined objects, use Изящен to convey elegance and sophistication. In casual settings, the colloquial term го́тин can be used to describe someone or something as 'cool' or 'neat'.

Related words

Interjection used to signify approval (intj): хубаво, чуде́сно.

City in France (name): Ни́ца.

How does it change in a sentence?

The adjective ху́бав changes its form to match the gender of the noun it describes. For example, use ху́бава when describing a feminine noun. To express the adverbial meaning 'nicely' or 'well', use the form ху́баво.

How do you pronounce it?

húbav

When do people say it?

The word хубаво can function as an interjection to express approval or to say 'fine' or 'okay' in response to a suggestion.