Bedeutung
Describing a tree's height.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'World Tree' (Световно дърво) is a central image in Slavic mythology, with its crown in heaven and roots in the underworld. The 'Zapis' is a sacred tall tree used as a natural altar in Bulgarian villages. Bulgarians are very protective of their 'вековни дървета' (ancient trees), which are often the tallest in the forest. The proverb about the tall tree and the wind reflects the Bulgarian stoic view of power and fame.
Gender Match
Always remember that 'дърво' is neuter. If you use a different word like 'бор' (pine, masc), you must say 'висок бор'.
Long vs Tall
Don't say 'дълго дърво' unless the tree has been cut down and is lying on the ground!
Bedeutung
Describing a tree's height.
Gender Match
Always remember that 'дърво' is neuter. If you use a different word like 'бор' (pine, masc), you must say 'висок бор'.
Long vs Tall
Don't say 'дълго дърво' unless the tree has been cut down and is lying on the ground!
The Proverb
Using the proverb 'Високо дърво ветрове го брулят' will make you sound like a native speaker with deep cultural knowledge.
Respect the Trees
In Bulgaria, cutting down a very old, tall tree is often seen as bad luck.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'висок'.
В двора има едно _________ дърво.
'Дърво' is neuter singular, so we use 'високо'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct plural form:
Plural adjectives in Bulgarian end in '-и'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
А: Къде е котката? Б: Котката е на ______________.
We use the definite article '-то' because we are talking about a specific tree.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to say someone is very tall and maybe a bit clumsy.
This is a common metaphorical use for tall people.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Високо vs Дълго
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenВ двора има едно _________ дърво.
'Дърво' is neuter singular, so we use 'високо'.
Select the correct plural form:
Plural adjectives in Bulgarian end in '-и'.
А: Къде е котката? Б: Котката е на ______________.
We use the definite article '-то' because we are talking about a specific tree.
You want to say someone is very tall and maybe a bit clumsy.
This is a common metaphorical use for tall people.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenIt is neutral. It can be used in both formal reports and casual chats.
Yes, but 'висок човек' is more common. 'Високо дърво' for a person is a metaphor.
The plural is 'високи дървета'.
You say 'високото дърво'.
Because 'дърво' is neuter and 'висок' is masculine. They must match.
You can call a tall person 'върлина' (pole).
It means that people in high positions face more criticism and trouble.
No, use 'висока сграда' for a building.
Yes, but 'високо дърво' specifically means the plant.
Add 'по-': 'по-високо дърво'.
Yes, very common in folk and children's songs.
No, use 'висока планина'.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Ниско дърво
contrastShort tree
Вековно дърво
specialized formAncient tree
Дърво без корен
similarTree without roots
Родословно дърво
specialized formFamily tree
Плодните дървета
similarFruit trees
