Significado
A journey covering a great distance.
Contexto cultural
The tradition of pouring water (плисване на вода) before a long journey is still practiced today, even for students going to exams or people starting new jobs. Because Bulgaria is 30% mountainous, a 'long road' often implies many curves (завои) and slower travel times compared to flat countries. The 'Road to Europe' is a common political metaphor in Bulgaria, referring to the country's integration into the EU after 1989. When guests arrive after a 'дълъг път', it is customary to offer them bread and salt (питка със сол) or a full meal immediately to show respect for their journey.
Use with 'изминавам'
To sound more native when talking about progress, always use the verb 'изминавам' (to traverse/cover).
Watch the 'ъ'
Don't forget that 'дълъг' changes to 'дълги' in plural. The 'ъ' disappears!
Significado
A journey covering a great distance.
Use with 'изминавам'
To sound more native when talking about progress, always use the verb 'изминавам' (to traverse/cover).
Watch the 'ъ'
Don't forget that 'дълъг' changes to 'дълги' in plural. The 'ъ' disappears!
Patience is key
When a Bulgarian says 'дълъг път', they are often mentally preparing for a challenge. Acknowledge the effort!
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Предстои ни ______ път до планината.
'Път' is masculine, so the adjective must be 'дълъг'.
Which sentence uses the phrase metaphorically?
Select the correct option:
This sentence refers to the development of a relationship, not a physical road.
Match the Bulgarian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common variations of the word 'път'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Колко време ще пътуваме? B: Около 10 часа. A: О, това е ______ ______!
10 hours of travel definitely constitutes a 'дълъг път'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Gender Agreement
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosПредстои ни ______ път до планината.
'Път' is masculine, so the adjective must be 'дълъг'.
Select the correct option:
This sentence refers to the development of a relationship, not a physical road.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are common variations of the word 'път'.
A: Колко време ще пътуваме? B: Около 10 часа. A: О, това е ______ ______!
10 hours of travel definitely constitutes a 'дълъг път'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasTechnically yes, but 'дълга улица' is more common for city streets. 'Път' usually implies a route between places.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your friends.
You say 'има още дълъг път' or 'предстои още дълъг път'.
The plural is 'дълги пътища'. Note that 'път' becomes 'пътища'.
No, for a book use 'дълга книга'. 'Път' is only for journeys or progress.
Yes, 'бая път' or 'голямо препускане'.
Usually, it implies effort or time, but it's not necessarily negative.
No, 'пътуване' is neuter, so it must be 'дълго пътуване'.
Yes, it's a very common theme in Bulgarian rock and folk music.
'Път' is any way/path, 'шосе' is specifically a paved main road/highway.
Frases relacionadas
На добър път
similarHave a good journey
Кратък път
contrastA short way/shortcut
Пътят на коприната
specialized formThe Silk Road
Изминавам път
builds onTo cover a distance
В средата на пътя
similarIn the middle of the road
