Говори с мен
The English phrase "talk to me" is translated into Bulgarian as Говори с мен.
Which one should you use?
While Говори с мен emphasizes the act of having a conversation with you, the phrase Говори ми is more common when asking someone to speak to you or tell you something, as it uses the indirect object.
How does it change in a sentence?
Говори с мен is the singular imperative, used when addressing one person informally. To say "talk to me" to more than one person or to one person formally, use Говорете с мен. In an informal setting, you can also ask "Can you talk to me?" using Можеш ли да ми говориш?
Did you know?
- Adding the word по before the verb to create поговори с мен changes the meaning from a general request to 'have a little chat', implying the conversation will be brief.
- If you use the formal Говорете с мен in a casual setting, such as with a close friend, it can sound unintentionally sarcastic or humorously dramatic, as if you are role-playing a formal business meeting.
- While Говори с мен focuses on the physical act of talking, a Bulgarian might actually use the verb разкажи (to tell/narrate) if they want you to 'talk to them' about a specific story or event.
Examples in context
- Разговаряйте с мен, моля.Talk to me, please.
- Можете ли да разговаряте с мен за проекта?Can you talk to me about the project?
- Говори с мен, когато те видя.Talk to me when I see you.
- Можеш ли да ми говориш за новите планове?Can you talk to me about the new plans?
- Моля те, говори с мен.Molya te, govori s men.Please, talk to me.
Example conversation
Viktoria notices Georgi is upset and wants to help.
- Виктория ViktoriyaИзглеждаш тъжен, Георги. Говори с мен.Izglezhdash tuzhen, Georgi. Govori s men.You look sad, Georgi. Talk to me.
- Георги GeorgiНе съм сигурен откъде да започна.Ne sam siguren otkude da zapochna.I'm not sure where to start.
- Виктория ViktoriyaТук съм, за да те изслушам.Tuk sam, za da te izslusham.I am here to listen to you.
- Георги GeorgiДобре, благодаря ти, Виктория.Dobre, blagodarya ti, Viktoriya.Okay, thank you, Viktoria.
