Ways to say it
| Bulgarian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| па́рти | párti | |
| заба́ва | zabáva | feminine |
| вечери́нка | večerínka | feminine |
| при́ем | príem | masculine |
While you can use па́рти to describe a modern or club-like event, you might also use terms that describe the nature of the event, such as a formal reception or a standard gathering with friends. If you want to express the act of having fun or enjoying oneself at such an event, you can use the verb phrase забавлявам се.
Which one should you use?
The forms differ based on the social context: вечери́нка is the most common way to refer to a standard social gathering or party among friends. па́рти is a colloquial loanword from English that often implies a more modern or club-like atmosphere. For more formal social gatherings, such as a gala or a reception, use при́ем. While заба́ва can sometimes refer to a party in certain contexts, it is primarily used to mean "fun" or "amusement".
Is it said differently in some regions?
The term Бал is used in some regions to describe an elegant and sophisticated type of party, specifically a ball.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
заба́ва is a feminine noun that literally translates to "fun" or "amusement".
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is párti.
Did you know?
- If a Bulgarian invites you to a вечери́нка, it is a common cultural custom to bring a bottle of wine or a small gift for the host, even for casual gatherings.
- In very old-fashioned or rural contexts, a party might be called a събор, which refers to a gathering that is as much about the local fair and market as the socializing.
- The verb забавлявам се, used to describe having fun at a party, is reflexive, meaning the action of 'amusing' is directed back at oneself.
Examples in context
- Ние прекарахме страхотно на вчерашното забавление.We had a great time at last night's festivity.
- Всички се забавляваха на градското тържество.Everyone enjoyed themselves at the city celebration.
Example conversation
Desislava and Martin are talking about their weekend plans.
- Десислава DesislavaМартин, идваш ли на па́рти в събота?Martin, idvash li na parti v sabota?Martin, are you coming to a party on Saturday?
- Мартин MartinДа, къде ще бъде па́ртито?Da, kade shte bade partito?Yes, where will the party be?
- Десислава DesislavaЩе бъде у нас вкъщи.Shte bade u nas vkashiti.It will be at our place.
- Мартин MartinСупер, ще донеса нещо за пиене.Super, shte donesa neshto za pinene.Great, I will bring something to drink.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “party” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
