Significado
Asking for the price of an item.
Contexto cultural
The currency is the Bulgarian Lev (BGN). 1 Lev is divided into 100 'stotinki'. When you hear a price like 'два и петдесет', it means 2 leva and 50 stotinki. Haggling is common in open-air markets but rare in supermarkets or malls. If you are at a 'pazar', you can try to ask for a lower price if you buy more. Bulgarians often use 'Колко е?' as a faster way to ask the price in casual settings like a small neighborhood kiosk (lavka). In restaurants, the price is usually per 100g for fish or meat. Always check if the price you are asking for is for the whole dish or by weight.
Point and Ask
If you don't know the word for the object, just point and say 'Колко струва това?'. It's 100% acceptable.
Plural Agreement
Don't forget to say 'струват' if you are holding two items!
Significado
Asking for the price of an item.
Point and Ask
If you don't know the word for the object, just point and say 'Колко струва това?'. It's 100% acceptable.
Plural Agreement
Don't forget to say 'струват' if you are holding two items!
The 'E' Shortcut
If you're in a hurry, 'Колко е?' is the local way to say it. It makes you sound more like a native.
Check the Weight
At markets, prices are usually per kilo. If you want just one piece, the price will be much lower!
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct verb form for plural items.
Колко _______ тези ябълки?
Because 'ябълки' (apples) is plural, the verb must be 'струват'.
Complete the phrase to ask for the price.
Колко _______ това?
The standard verb for 'costs' is 'струва'.
Match the Bulgarian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
Direct translation practice.
Fill in the missing line in the dialogue.
Клиент: Извинете, _______? Продавач: Пет лева, господине.
The context of a price response requires a price question.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Singular vs Plural
Where to use it
Places
- • Магазин
- • Пазар
- • Кафене
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosКолко _______ тези ябълки?
Because 'ябълки' (apples) is plural, the verb must be 'струват'.
Колко _______ това?
The standard verb for 'costs' is 'струва'.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Direct translation practice.
Клиент: Извинете, _______? Продавач: Пет лева, господине.
The context of a price response requires a price question.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasBoth are correct. 'Колко струва' is more precise (How much does it cost), while 'Колко е' is more general (How much is it).
Yes, 'Колко струва подстригването?' is perfectly correct.
Use the plural: 'Колко струват тези неща?'.
Only in open markets (pazari). In shops, prices are fixed.
It is very common to ask 'Колко струва това?' if the tag is missing.
You can say 'Много е скъпо'.
You can say 'Това е много изгодно'.
If you are pointing at the object, 'това' is helpful but not strictly necessary if the context is clear.
Yes, for specific items, but for the total bill, say 'Сметката, моля'.
No, it's considered practical and direct in Bulgarian culture.
Frases relacionadas
Колко е това?
similarHow much is this?
Струва си
builds onIt's worth it
Каква е цената?
synonymWhat is the price?
Безплатно
contrastFree of charge
Скъпо е
relatedIt's expensive
Евтино е
relatedIt's cheap
