принце́са
princésafeminine
The English word princess is translated into Bulgarian as принце́са (princésa).
The term is a noun used to describe a female member of a royal family.
Meaning: female member of royal family (noun)
Which one should you use?
While принце́са is the standard term, you may encounter княгиня in formal contexts. You can also use the diminutive form принцесиче.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of принце́са is принце́си. To express the definite genitive case, meaning 'of the princess', use the phrase на принце́сата. The diminutive form принцесиче is created by adding the suffix '-че' to the word принцеса.
How do you pronounce it?
princésa
Did you know?
- In Bulgarian folklore, a princess is often referred to as a царевна, a term that sounds much more archaic and legendary than the standard modern принце́са.
- In Bulgarian, the diminutive принцесиче is not just a term of endearment for a small child, but can also be used to ironically describe someone acting with a sense of spoiled entitlement.
- While принцеса describes a royal daughter, the term княгиня can specifically refer to the wife of a княз (prince) regardless of her birth status.
Examples in context
- Здравей, принцесо!Hello, princess!
Example conversation
Dimitar and Maria are looking at a picture book.
- Димитър DimitarВиж тази принце́са в книгата!Viz tazi printsesa v knigata!Look at this princess in the book!
- Мария MariyaТя има много красива рокля.Tya ima mnogo krasiva roklya.She has a very beautiful dress.
- Димитър DimitarКъде живее тази принце́са?Kade zhivee tazi printsesa?Where does this princess live?
- Мария MariyaТя живее в магическо кралство.Tya zhivee v magichesko kralstvo.She lives in a magical kingdom.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “princess” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
