уваже́ние
uvažénieneuter
The English word 'respect' is translated into Bulgarian as уваже́ние (uvažénie).
The noun уважение refers to the feeling of admiration for a person or entity due to their perceived merit. You may also encounter its use in the phrase с уважение, which is a standard way to sign off a formal letter or email, equivalent to 'Sincerely' or 'Respectfully yours'. For different nuances of the verb 'to respect', Bulgarian uses зачитам to mean having regard for the rights of others, while спазвам or съблюдавам are used when the meaning is to abide by an agreement.
Meaning: admiration for a person or entity because of perceived merit (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The noun уважение is neuter. To refer to a specific instance of respect, you can make the noun definite by adding the suffix –то, resulting in уваже́нието.
How do you pronounce it?
uvažénie
When do people say it?
Using с уважение at the end of a letter or email is a common way to show professional respect in Bulgarian communication.
Did you know?
- The root of the word уважение is related to the idea of 'weight' or 'importance' in many Slavic linguistic contexts, implying a person of weight or substance.
- In traditional Bulgarian culture, respect for elders is often shown not just through words like уважение, but through the specific custom of allowing the eldest person in a room to speak first.
- The phrase с уважение is so formal that using it in a casual text message to a friend would be interpreted as a joke or a sign of passive-aggressive anger.
Examples in context
- С уважение, Мария ПетроваYours sincerely, Maria Petrova
- Брат ми победи в състезанието – много уважение!My brother won the competition – much respect!
- Твоят изпълнителски талант е невероятен, респект!Your performance talent is amazing, respect!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “respect” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
