Expressive Sentence Construction Flashcards

1
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I already did it

A

Вече го направих

verb “направих” is conjugated in the first-person singular past tense

Аз omitted

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I strive to be better today than I was yesterday

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Стремя се да бъда по-добър днес, отколкото бях вчера

по-добър = ** adjective**, describes a noun (person, object, concept)

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3
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The results don’t matter. The process is what matters most

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Резултатите нямат значение. Процесът е това, което има най-голямо значение.

има = has

най-голямо, indefinite form used due to lack of specificity
Което refers to general idea/това

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I am learning new things every day. Even an hour of studying gives me the feeling that I’m progressing with great strides.

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Научавам нови неща всеки ден. Дори един час учене ми дава усещането, че напредвам с големи скокове

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5
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step by step and you can climb a mountain

A

стъпка по стъпка и можете да изкачите планина

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6
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expression

“Is that so?”…
“Everyday you learn something new”

A

Така ли?…Всеки ден научаваш нещо ново

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7
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Can I ask you something?

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Мога ли да те попитам нещо

“те” person pronoun required to clarify you are asking second-person

попитам used for informal, casual, or simple inquiry

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8
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Can I ask you a question? (academic)

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мога ли да ви задам един въпрос

ви required to convey “to you” before verb

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9
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Can you give me it please?

A

можете ли да ми го дадете, моля

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10
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It’s fun. It’s like trying to put a puzzle together. To learn which piece fits where.

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Забавно е. Сякаш се опитвам да събера пъзел. Да науча кое парче къде пасва.

сякаш = as if “hypothetical situations”

кое used to question/select from multiple options (the option of which piece fits where)

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11
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I want to speak Bulgarian fluently

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Искам да говоря свободно български език

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12
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I don’t like it at all

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Никак не ми харесва

literal meaning “Not at all it to me pleases”

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13
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learning is more important than the grades

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ученето е по-важно от оценките

от used simple for comparison, similar to “than”

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14
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I’m trying and slowly learning

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Опитвам се и бавно се уча

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15
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And yours isn’t bad either!

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И твоят не е зле!

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16
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Would you please repeat?

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Бихте ли повторили

Бихте ли = more respectful version of може ли

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17
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i will see you later

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ще се видим по-късно

видим = visible
unique expressive use

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18
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The thing is, that…

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Работата е там, че…

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19
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The truth is, that…

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Истината е, че…

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20
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to be honest…

A

честно казано…

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21
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May I ask a question regarding…

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Мога ли да ви задам въпрос относно…

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22
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can you give me a bag please

A

можете ли да ми дадете торбичка, моля

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23
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it’s boring as hell

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адски е скучно

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24
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I’ll do better next time

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Ще се справя по-добре следващия път

“по-добре” acts as adverb, modifying справя

to ‘do better’ uses the verb “to cope”

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25
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I am not sure

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Не съм сигурен

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26
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I would like that, please

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Бих искал това, моля

искал = polite, respectful way of saying “I want”

Бих = “I would”

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27
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I’m flattered. You have brightened my day

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Поласкан съм. Ти озари деня ми

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28
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heartfelt

You have made my day brighter

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Ти ми направи деня по-хубав

направи – “made” (past tense, 2nd person singular of the verb “направя”)

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29
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Can you prepare it for takeaway, please?

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Можете ли да ми го приготвите за вкъщи, моля?

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30
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Everything except onions

A

всичко освен лук

всичко is a general term for ‘everything’

всички is a plural pronoun to refer to a group of people or things

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31
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God, I don’t know

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Боже, не знам

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32
Q

surprise interjection

Unbelievable!

A

Ама че!

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33
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There is nothing to worry about

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Няма за какво да се тревожите

за = “for” or “about” (about in this context)

няма = “There isn’t”

‘to worry’ is a reflexive verb

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34
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It’s nothing with which I cannot handle

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Това е нищо, с което не мога да се справя

се precedes reflexive verbs in Bulgarian

reflexive verb is a verb where the subject and object are the same person or thing
“Справя” (perfective) is used for a single, completed action
“Справям” (imperfective) is used for ongoing or repeated actions.

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35
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I want to be able to express myself

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искам да мога да се изразявам

себе си = “oneself”

мога = “to be able to”

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36
Q

how is this possible?

A

как е възможно това?

how is possible this?

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37
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but I thought…

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но си мислех, че

си used as pronoun before reflexive verbs: refer to oneself (my own)

“но си играя” - ‘but i’m playing’

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38
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I practice from time to time

A

Практикувам от време на време

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39
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That’s fascinating

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Това е изумително

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40
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I’m always glad to see you

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винаги се радвам да те видя

те used as refering to second-person

да used in wishful/suggestive/hypothetical. In this context isomitted

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41
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there’s more than one way to get to the top of the mountain

A

има повече от един начин да стигнете до върха на планината

до used in direction “up to”

повече от = “more than” or “greater than”

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42
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Bulgaria has a beautiful language with a beautiful history and beautiful people, like you

A

България има красив език с красива история и красиви хора, като теб

като = as/like (indicating characteristics)

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43
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If it’s not too inconvenient

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Ако не е прекалено неудобно

прекалено emphasises excessiveness into the point of undesireable

ако = if

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44
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But that doesn’t bring me any passion

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Но това не ми носи никаква страст

страст is a feminine foun

никаква used to emphasize complete lack

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45
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I don’t know enough in order to say it like I want to

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Не знам достатъчно, за да го кажа както искам

за да = in order to

както contextual use “just as/like” comparing how something is done

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46
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Of course, I’m doing well. I have a great teacher

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Разбира се, справям се добре. Имам страхотна учителка

справям is imperfective (habitual) form of справя

справям/справя emphasizes how well you deal with a situation or task, often involving effort, skill, or overcoming challenges

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47
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There is a natural beauty in language and I love to explore it

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Има естествена красота в езика и обичам да го изследвам

езика used to refer to language as the object

“to explore” is [‘из’ + “to follow” verb]

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48
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I want to say it right

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Искам да го кажа правилно

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49
Q

do you know the answer to…

A

знаеш ли отговора на…

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50
Q

expression

Not at all!

A

Въобще не

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51
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It’s a journey of evolution

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Това е пътешествие на еволюция

pu-te-SHEST-vie

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52
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I am still in the beginning of my journey

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Все още съм в началото на моето пътуване

моя is a possessive word

съм used in this instance to emphasize state

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53
Q

You look good with your hair down

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Изглеждаш добре с пусната коса

пусната - released

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54
Q

I strive to become a better version of myself

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Стремя се да ставам по-добра версия на себе си

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55
Q

You’re right

A

Прав(а) си

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56
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Thank you, you are great

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Благодаря ти, супер си

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57
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You are the best!

A

Ти си най-добрият/добрата

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58
Q

it suits you

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Подхожда ти

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59
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what of it? Who cares, it doesn’t matter

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Какво от това. На кого му пука, няма значение

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60
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by the way

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между другото

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61
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you are still a wonderful teacher

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все още си прекрасна учителка

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62
Q

expression

Don’t mention it

A

няма за какво

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63
Q

what grade did you get

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каква оценка получи

да omitted as it’s only included in wishful/suggestive/hypothetical

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64
Q

I’m grateful. You are so kind

A

Благодарен съм. Ти си толкова мил(а)

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65
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you always are so amazing

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ти винаги си толкова невероятен/невероятна

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66
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I was terribly depressed, so simple tasks were very difficult

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Бях ужасно депресиран, затова простите задачи бяха много трудни

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67
Q

Thanks for letting me know

A

благодаря, че ме уведоми

“ме” is used when the action of the verb directly affects the speaker

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68
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I’m practicing. Talking with you is much more pleasant than studying

A

Аз тренирам.
Да говоря с теб е много по-приятно, отколкото да уча

Да говоря = ‘to talk’ and ‘talking’

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69
Q

Let me start again

A

Нека започна отначало

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70
Q

You’re making me smile

A

Караш ме да се усмихвам

Караш = you make
Караш ме = you make me

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71
Q

expression

“I mean…”

A

Тоест

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72
Q

You always amaze me

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винаги ме учудваш

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73
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I’m glad that I was able to impress you

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Радвам се, че успях да те впечатля

че = used to introduce subordinate clause

успях = I succeeded

Use “те” for direct objects (someone affected directly by the action).

74
Q

I simply try my best. I’m just living every day as if it were my last

A

Просто се старая най-добре .Просто живея всеки ден сякаш ми е последен

сякаш = as if

Старая се – I try in the sense of doing your best, putting effort into doing something well, focusing on quality and dedication

Опитвам се – I try in the sense of attempting something, making an effort to do something specific. It’s about trying to achieve a concrete result.

75
Q

Patience is the most important factor. You can’t rush art

A

Търпението е най-важният фактор. С изкуството не може да се бърза

Търпението is the definite form

76
Q

I should be thanking you

A

трябва да ти благодаря

pronouns present before verbs: dative pronoun “ти” before “благодаря”

77
Q

I still don’t fully understand

A

Все още не разбирам напълно

78
Q

I’ve never felt better

A

Никога не съм се чувствал по-добре

чувствал = felt

се precedes reflexive verbs
[verb that has the same subject and direct object]

79
Q

better after seeing that smile

A

по-добре, след като видя тази усмивка

“better”
adjective describes a noun
adverb shows how something is done

“след като” is a set expression that works together to mean “after” in a more specific way when introducing a clause — like “after [something happens]

80
Q

thanks for asking. I feel great

A

благодаря, че попита. Чувствам се страхотно

‘благодаря, че попита’ common phrase to learn

“страхотно” is an adverb, not an adjective — it describes the feeling, not the person. Adverbs in Bulgarian don’t change based on gender, number, or case

81
Q

can I order the banitsa

A

може ли да поръчам баницата

82
Q

You’re talking a little too fast for me. I’m still learning

A

говорете малко прекалено бързо за мен. все още се уча

83
Q

it is a nice change

A

това е хубава промяна

84
Q

on which page are we?

A

на коя страница сме?

85
Q

so, grades are not important. Learning is important.

A

Значи, оценките не са важни. ученето е важно

86
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the ability to speak and express myself is something that I really value

A

способността да говоря и да изразявам себе си е нещо, което наистина ценя

‘Да изразявам себе си’ emphasises personal identity

което used to refer to something general or neuter

87
Q

I can’t remember

A

не мога да си спомня

си used as pronoun before reflexive verbs: refer to oneself (my own)

спомня (си) — “to remember” (to recall something from memory)

88
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sorry I forgot

A

съжалявам забравих

89
Q

Sorry to bother you. Do you know where the … is?

A

Извинявайте, че ви безпокоя. Знаете ли къде е … ?

90
Q

What do we do after this?

A

какво правим след това?

ще marks future tense

In Bulgarian, the present tense is often used for near-future events, especially in informal speech

91
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You are wonderful, there is no one quite like you

A

ти си прекрасна, няма никой като теб

никой = nobody

92
Q

I appreciate it, thank you

A

Оценявам го, благодаря ви

93
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It’s truly a beautiful language

A

Наистина е красив език

94
Q

same as everyone else

A

същото като всички останали

всички = everyone
всичко = everything

95
Q

how long will it take?

A

колко време ще отнеме?

отнеме = verb for “to take away”

96
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No problem, I’ll do it

A

Няма проблем, ще го направя

present tense: Правя
future tense (imperfective): Ще правя
future tense (perfective): Ще направя
past tense (imperfective): Правих
past tense (perfective): Направих

97
Q

sorry for being late

A

извинявайте, че закъснях

98
Q

Do you know why?

A

знаеш ли защо

99
Q

I learned to say the same phrases and way of speaking that I use in English and I learned them in Bulgarian

A

Научих се да казвам същите фрази и начин на говорене, които използвам на английски, и ги научих на български

“които” is the plural form of “което”

“се” indicates that the subject (in this case, “Аз” or “I”) is both performing and receiving the action

100
Q

sure, I’ll do it now

A

разбира се, сега ще го направя

101
Q

can you tell me why?

A

може ли да ми кажеш защо?

можеш ли = informal
може ли = polite

102
Q

I just practice in my spare time

A

Просто упражнявам в своето свободно време

своето – “my own” (reflexive possessive form)

упражнявам → Focuses on training and improving a skill.
практикувам → Implies regular engagement in an activity

103
Q

do you think that they know what i’m saying

A

Мислиш ли, че знаят какво казвам?

че used to separate clauses

104
Q

exactly, I agree

A

точно, съгласен съм

105
Q

Me too!…I’m glad that you liked it too

A

И аз!…Радвам се, че и на теб ти хареса

106
Q

Woah, slow down a bit! You have to remember that I’m still a beginner

A

Леле, забави малко! Трябва да помниш, че все още съм начинаещ

че separates clauses (group of words that include a subject and a verb)

“трябва” is impersonal: doesn’t change for person or number like most other verbs

107
Q

not particularly

A

Не особено

108
Q

You are the source of many things. You are smart, kind and speak perfect Bulgarian, so you are a wonderful way for me to practice

A

Ти си източник на много неща. Ти си умна, мила и говориш перфектен български, така че си чудесна начин за мен да практикувам

на used as “of” in terms of possession/belonging

109
Q

what do you think about that

A

какво мислиш за това

за functions as ‘for’ and ‘about’

110
Q

I’ll come back later

A

Ще се върна по-късно

pronoun “се” is a natural part of the verb “върна” grammatical structure

111
Q

can I come back later?

A

мога ли да се върна по-късно?

върна = to return

pronoun “се” is a natural part of the verb “върна” grammatical structure

112
Q

You should be more positive

A

Трябва да бъдеш по-позитивен/по-позитивна

verb after Трябва gets personalized with the grammatical person

113
Q

I’ll remember for next time

A

ще запомня за следващия път

запомня — “to memorize”

“to remember” is not reflexive because it does not imply an action that the subject is performing on themselves

114
Q

it’s not actually very difficult

A

всъщност не е много трудно

115
Q

I just had to find ways to enjoy it

A

Просто трябваше да намеря начини да му се наслаждавам

трябваше used for past (had to). Трябва used for present and future

‘to enjoy it’ requires dative pronoun “му” for ‘it’

116
Q

I listen to music, learn phrases that are interesting to me, and look at it as a fun journey

A

Слушам музика, уча фрази, които са ми интересни, и гледам на това като на забавно пътешествие

In Bulgarian, гледам на is a set expression meaning “to look at something in a certain way”

117
Q

Your beauty is deadly

A

Красотата ти е смъртоносна

smurto-nosna

118
Q

Do you agree?

A

Съгласен/Съгласна ли си?

119
Q

I’m glad that you agree

A

Радвам се, че съгласен/съгласна си

че separates clauses

си is the form of the verb съм (to be) in the second person singular, and it is used as a verb to indicate a state of being or existence, essentially meaning “are” in English

120
Q

and I liked it too

A

и на мен ми хареса

хареса = past tense for “to like”

121
Q

People are like chemicals; all of us react in a different way to different things

A

Хората са като химикали; всички ние реагираме по различен начин на различни неща

“хората” is commonly used when referring to people in a general sense

всички ние = all of us
по различен начин – “in a different way”

122
Q

…my mistake…

A

…грешка моя…

123
Q

I’m wonderful, thank you

A

Чудесно съм, благодаря

124
Q

I’m finished. Is there something that you need me to do next?

A

Приключих. Има ли нещо, което трябва да направя след това?

да acts as infinitive construction when preceeding a verb “to do”

125
Q

I didn’t find it too difficult

A

Не ми се стори много трудно

стори = past tense for for I did. Used in consequential undertones

Направих is the past tense for I did but more based around objectives (I did my homework)

“стори” is a reflexive verb requiring “се” and dative pronoun “ми”
си used for verbs that dictate a more direct, personal action

126
Q

I enjoy it!

A

наслаждавам му се!

127
Q

Actually it was easier than I expected. I learn more when I study on my own. The teachers however are very good.

A

Всъщност беше по-лесно от очакваното. Научавам повече, когато уча сам. Учителите обаче са много добри

когато translates to “when” in the sense of ‘at the time when.’

128
Q

I think anyone who is committed learns more in isolation. You can discover your perfect process.

A

Мисля, че всеки, който е отдаден, научава повече в изолация. Може да открие своя перфектен процес

Всеки used with singular nouns “Every student…”

“anyone” emphasises an individual within a group

Всички used with plural nouns ““All students…”

своя = your own
който = “who,” “which,” “that” for masculine nouns (отдаден)

“който” is pronounced like “koy-to”

129
Q

I like to learn by myself, it’s fun. You have the opportunity to be creative, kind of like an artist who discovers his painting style

A

Харесва ми да уча сам, забавно е. Имаш възможност да бъдеш креативен, нещо като художник, който открива своя стил на рисуване

нещо като = something like

non-definite article is used when refering to ‘opportunity’ in a general sense
който = “who,” “which,” “that” for masculine nouns (художник)

similar word: възможност (opportunity), възможно (possible)

130
Q

It was harder than I imagined

A

Беше по-трудно, отколкото си представях

131
Q

expression

it was bean work!
(it was a piece of cake)

A

Беше фасулска работа!

132
Q

It was like a children’s game

A

Беше като детска игра

133
Q

Honestly, I just use AI and flashcards

A

Честно казано, просто използвам изкуствен интелект и флашкарти

iz-kust-ven

134
Q

The Bulgarian language requires a lot of contextual knowledge. AI makes it simpler

A

Българският език изисква много контекстуални знания. Изкуственият интелект го прави по-лесно

български is the non-definite form

българския is the definite form

Iz-kust-ven-iat

135
Q

I hardly ever use the textbook. I use it only for basic ideas

A

Едва ли използвам учебника. Използвам го само за основни идеи.

136
Q

that you are

137
Q

My goal was to speak Bulgarian fluently, similarly to English, so that I could express myself.

I hated the feeling of thinking something but not being able to say it in Bulgarian.

A

Целта ми беше да говоря свободно български език, подобно на английския, за да мога да изразявам себе си.

Мразех чувството да мисля нещо, но да не мога да го кажа на български

“За да” = expresses purpose, followed by an infinitive verb. ✅

“Така че” = expresses result, followed by a full clause.

Английския is in its definite form because you’re making a comparison to the English language

138
Q

I wasn’t too concerned with learning only in order to achieve high grades, so my vocabulary is not very polished

A

Не се притеснявах много да уча само за да постигам високи оценки, така че моят речник не е много изчистен

постигам is imperfective

139
Q

He is thick-headed

A

Той е дебелоглав

140
Q

until next time!

A

До следващия път!

141
Q

Not really

A

не точно

142
Q

when i study i try to make it fun and interesting. That gives me the best results

A

когато уча, се опитвам да го направя забавно и интересно. Това ми дава най-добри резултати

143
Q

for example…

A

например…

144
Q

i learn about things that excite me and if I find something boring, I try to find ways to connect it with something that matches with my passion.

A

Уча за неща, които ме вълнуват, и ако намеря нещо скучно, се опитвам да намеря начини да го свържа с нещо, което съвпада с моя страст

страст is a feminine noun

145
Q

What do you mean?

A

какво имаш предвид

146
Q

thank you my friend

A

благодаря ти приятелю

147
Q

Can you help me with this?

A

Можеш ли да ми помогнеш с това?

148
Q

What’s this called in Bulgarian?

A

Как се казва това на български?

149
Q

I need a little time in order to think

A

Трябва ми малко време, за да помисля

150
Q

Do you have any plans for the weekend?

A

Имаш ли някакви планове за уикенда?

някакви = any/some

151
Q

The weather today is wonderful, isn’t it?

A

Времето днес е прекрасно, нали?

152
Q

I need to prepare well for the exam

A

Трябва да се подготвя добре за изпита

Подготвя = a process of preparation (not necessarily finished)

Приготвите = a completed act of preparation (especially for tangible things)

“се подготвя” reflexive because the action of preparing reflects back on the subject — you’re preparing yourself, not someone or something else

153
Q

Sorry but I didn’t catch the last part. Could you repeat it?

A

Извинявай, но не чух последната част. Може ли да повториш?

154
Q

Although the topic is complex, I find it extremely interesting

A

Въпреки че темата е сложна, намирам я изключително интересна

намеря = perfective

намирам = imperfective

be aware of gender of nouns and how the sentence adapts around it

155
Q

Learning a new language requires patience, consistency, and a lot of practice

A

Учението на нов език изисква търпение, последователност и много практика

Учението is the definite form for referring to learning specifically

156
Q

Sometimes I struggle with grammar, but I’m trying to improve

A

Понякога се затруднявам с граматиката, но се опитвам да подобря

157
Q

It’s hard for me to express complex thoughts, but I’m working on it

A

Трудно ми е да изразявам сложни мисли, но работя върху това

e acts as third person singular form of ‘съм’ which is required when you say something “is” something

158
Q

The more I practice, the more confident I feel

A

Колкото повече практикувам, толкова по-уверен се чувствам

159
Q

That’s my mistake, I thought that the meaning was different.

A

Това е моя грешка, мислех, че значението е различно

160
Q

I hope so/Let’s hope

A

Надявам се/Дано

161
Q

I could take the final exam today and get top grades

A

Мога да взема финалния изпит днес и да получа най-високи оценки

When you make the adjective definite, it agrees with the noun in gender, number, and case, but the definite form for masculine singular nouns ends in “-ия” (not “-ът”).

162
Q

I know everything that I need to know

A

Знам всичко, което трябва да знам

163
Q

I admit that it was my mistake. Can you forgive me this time?

A

Признавам, че това беше моя грешка. Можеш ли да ми простиш този път

164
Q

It’s important I speak fluently as Bulgaria is full of wonderful people, such as yourself

A

Важно е да говоря свободно, тъй като България е пълна с чудесни хора, като теб

165
Q

sorry for the inconvenience

A

Извинете за неудобството

166
Q

sounds boring as hell

A

Звучи адски скучно

167
Q

what does this word mean?

A

какво означава тази дума?

168
Q

that’s right / Yes, it truly is

A

Точно така / Да, наистина е

169
Q

I don’t care

A

не ми пука

170
Q

Alright, I will see you tomorrow

A

Ясно, ще се видим утре

171
Q

I started by learning common phrases. It’s fun to get better at it, I feel like an artist who’s adding more colors to a painting.

A

Започнах да уча обикновени фрази. Забавно е да ставам по-умел, чувствам се като художник, който добавя повече цветове към картина.

ставам is the imperfective verb for “to become”

към expresses adding towards something

172
Q

Okay, I will do that

A

Добре, ще направя това

173
Q

You don’t have to worry about me, I’m confident in the material and anything which I don’t know yet, I’ll learn very quickly

A

Не трябва да се притесняваш за мен, уверен съм в материала и всичко, което не знам още, ще науча много бързо

“науча” is the perfective form of “научавам” (to learn)

бързо → adverb (“quickly”) or neuter adjective (“fast” for neuter nouns).
бърза → verb (“hurries”) or feminine adjective (“fast” for feminine nouns).

174
Q

Can you make an exception this time?

A

Може ли този път да направите изключение?

175
Q

I am happy that you are my teacher

A

Щастлив съм, че си мой учител(ка)

176
Q

The material on the course isn’t complicated, it’s just time-consuming. It’s like jogging, it’s not hard and after some time, when you look back you realize you’ve made a lot of progress in a short time if you just put one foot in front of the other

A

Материалът в курса не е сложен, просто отнема време. Това е като джогинг – не е трудно, а след известно време, когато се обърнеш назад, осъзнаваш, че си направил голям напредък за кратко време, ако просто продължаваш да слагаш единия крак пред другия

177
Q

I learn quickly

A

Бързо се уча

178
Q

I’ll figure it out

A

Ще го разбера

179
Q

I have this. I won’t let it slip through my fingers.

A

Имам това. Няма да го изпусна между пръстите си

180
Q

thanks, I will buy it

A

благодаря, ще го купя

181
Q

Don’t underestimate me

A

Не ме подценявай