Significado
Asking about someone's relatives.
Contexto cultural
Asking about family is a sign of 'vuzpitanie' (good breeding). It shows you aren't self-centered. Family ties are often stronger and more extended than in Northern Europe. 'Family' includes cousins and aunts. In villages, people might ask 'Как е челядта?' (How is the brood/offspring?), an older, more traditional term. Younger people use 'Как са вашите?' almost exclusively when talking to friends.
The '-то' is Key
Never forget the '-то' at the end. It makes the phrase sound natural and specific.
Be Ready to Listen
Bulgarians often give real answers. If they say 'Not great,' be prepared to offer a sympathetic ear.
Significado
Asking about someone's relatives.
The '-то' is Key
Never forget the '-то' at the end. It makes the phrase sound natural and specific.
Be Ready to Listen
Bulgarians often give real answers. If they say 'Not great,' be prepared to offer a sympathetic ear.
Add 'ти' for Warmth
Adding 'ти' (your) makes the question feel more personal and less like a standard formula.
Don't use 'Фамилия'
Remember that 'фамилия' is for last names, not for asking how the kids are doing.
Plural Responses
Even though 'семейство' is singular, people usually answer with 'Добре са' (They are well) because they are thinking of the individuals.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing definite article for the word 'family'.
Как е семейство___?
'Семейство' is a neuter noun, so it takes the definite article '-то'.
Which is the most natural way to ask a close friend about their family?
Choose the best option:
'ти' is the informal possessive, perfect for a friend.
Complete the dialogue.
Иван: Здравей! Как си? Мария: Добре съм. А ти? ___________?
In a social catch-up, asking about the family is the most polite next step.
Match the phrase to the formality level.
1. Как са вашите? | 2. Как е семейството Ви?
'Вашите' is slangy/informal; 'Ви' is the formal 'You'.
Match the Bulgarian to the English.
Match them:
These are the three most common family-related social phrases.
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Ayudas visuales
Who is in the 'Семейство'?
Immediate
- • Майка
- • Баща
- • Деца
Extended
- • Баба
- • Дядо
- • Леля
- • Чичо
Banco de ejercicios
5 ejerciciosКак е семейство___?
'Семейство' is a neuter noun, so it takes the definite article '-то'.
Choose the best option:
'ти' is the informal possessive, perfect for a friend.
Иван: Здравей! Как си? Мария: Добре съм. А ти? ___________?
In a social catch-up, asking about the family is the most polite next step.
1. Как са вашите? | 2. Как е семейството Ви?
'Вашите' is slangy/informal; 'Ви' is the formal 'You'.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the three most common family-related social phrases.
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Preguntas frecuentes
12 preguntasNo, it's actually a very common way to build a friendly professional relationship in Bulgaria.
Because 'семейство' is a singular collective noun, just like 'family' in American English.
You can, but it sounds a bit like a textbook translation. 'Семейството ти' is much more natural.
The most common answer is 'Добре са, благодаря' (They are well, thank you).
Not every day, but if it's been a week or more, it's a very nice gesture.
Yes, 'семейство' applies to any household unit, including couples.
In that case, stick to 'Как си?' (How are you?) or 'Как е вкъщи?' (How is it at home?).
Yes: 'Как е семейството Ви?'. Use this with elders or people you don't know well.
Say 'Поздрави на семейството!'.
Yes, which is why the definite article is '-то'.
Only if you have a very close, long-term working relationship. Otherwise, it's too informal.
In modern urban Bulgaria, many people consider pets part of the family, but the phrase usually refers to humans.
Frases relacionadas
Как са вашите?
informalHow are your folks?
Как е вкъщи?
similarHow is it at home?
Поздрави на семейството
builds onGreetings to the family
Всички ли са добре?
similarIs everyone well?
Как е родата?
slangHow's the clan?
