المعنى
A brief period of rest
خلفية ثقافية
The 'coffee break' is a sacred social institution. Even if you don't drink coffee, joining the 'къса почивка' is expected for social bonding. In Bulgarian offices, a 'къса почивка' often involves going outside the building, regardless of the weather. Bulgarian schools have 'междучасие' (between classes), but a teacher might grant an extra 'къса почивка' if the material is difficult. Bulgarians use the phrase in captions to show they are taking time for self-care or enjoying a quiet moment.
The Coffee Connection
If you want to sound like a native, say 'Време е за кафе' instead of 'Време е за къса почивка'. They mean the same thing socially.
Gender Agreement
Don't forget the 'а' at the end of 'къса'. Saying 'къс почивка' is a very common beginner mistake.
المعنى
A brief period of rest
The Coffee Connection
If you want to sound like a native, say 'Време е за кафе' instead of 'Време е за къса почивка'. They mean the same thing socially.
Gender Agreement
Don't forget the 'а' at the end of 'къса'. Saying 'къс почивка' is a very common beginner mistake.
اختبر نفسك
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'къс'.
Имам нужда от ____ почивка. (къс)
'Почивка' is feminine, so we use 'къса'.
Which sentence is correct for a 10-minute break at work?
Какво ще кажеш за...?
'Къса почивка' is the standard term for a brief pause.
Match the Bulgarian phrase with its English equivalent.
Match the following:
These are common collocations used with the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
А: Много съм изморен. Б: Направи една ____ ____.
A short break is the logical response to being tired during a task.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينИмам нужда от ____ почивка. (къс)
'Почивка' is feminine, so we use 'къса'.
Какво ще кажеш за...?
'Къса почивка' is the standard term for a brief pause.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
These are common collocations used with the phrase.
А: Много съм изморен. Б: Направи една ____ ____.
A short break is the logical response to being tired during a task.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
10 أسئلةIt's better to use 'кратка почивка' or 'уикенд почивка'. 'Къса' usually implies a much shorter duration, like minutes.
Yes, it is perfectly neutral and polite. You can say 'Може ли да направим къса почивка?' without any issue.
'Пауза' is more technical or related to an activity stopping. 'Почивка' focuses on the person resting.
You say 'В почивка съм' or 'В почивка сме' (We are on a break).
Yes, 'къси почивки'. For example: 'Лекарят препоръчва къси почивки'.
Not really. You wouldn't take a 'къса почивка' from eating. It's for work or effortful activities.
The verb 'правя' (to do/make) or 'вземам' (to take).
Not always, but in Bulgaria, it's very likely!
Yes, it's a perfect synonym and very common.
Say 'Нека направим къса почивка'.
عبارات ذات صلة
Малка почивка
synonymSmall break
Отпуск
contrastOfficial leave/vacation from work
Междучасие
specialized formSchool break between classes
Отдих
similarRepose/Rest
