Significado
Seeking a place to buy things.
Contexto cultural
In cities like Sofia, look for 'клек-шоп' (knee-shops). These are tiny shops in basements where you buy through a small window at ankle height. In villages, the shop is often the only place to buy anything and doubles as a cafe/bar where locals gather. Many small shops still close for a lunch break (обедна почивка), usually between 12:00 and 13:00. While cards are accepted in supermarkets, many small 'квартални' shops still prefer cash (в брой).
Add 'Извинете'
Always start with 'Извинете' (Excuse me) to be polite to strangers.
False Friend
Never use 'магазин' when you want to read a magazine.
Significado
Seeking a place to buy things.
Add 'Извинете'
Always start with 'Извинете' (Excuse me) to be polite to strangers.
False Friend
Never use 'магазин' when you want to read a magazine.
The 'Klek' Factor
If someone points to the ground, they might be pointing to a 'knee-shop' (клек-шоп).
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the missing word for 'nearest' (masculine).
Къде е ________ магазин?
The noun 'магазин' is masculine, so we use the masculine superlative 'най-близкият'.
Which sentence is the most polite way to ask a stranger?
Select the best option:
'Извинете' adds necessary politeness when addressing strangers.
Match the Bulgarian word to its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the four components of the phrase.
Complete the dialogue.
Tourist: Извинете, къде е най-близкият магазин? Local: ________ е зад ъгъла.
'Магазин' is masculine, so the pronoun 'Той' (He/It) is used.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You need medicine at 2 AM.
You need a pharmacy (аптека) that is open 24/7 (денонощна).
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Ayudas visuales
Types of Shops in Bulgaria
Food
- • Хранителни стоки
- • Пекарна
- • Плод и зеленчук
Specialty
- • Аптека
- • Книжарница
- • Железария
Banco de ejercicios
5 ejerciciosКъде е ________ магазин?
The noun 'магазин' is masculine, so we use the masculine superlative 'най-близкият'.
Select the best option:
'Извинете' adds necessary politeness when addressing strangers.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the four components of the phrase.
Tourist: Извинете, къде е най-близкият магазин? Local: ________ е зад ъгъла.
'Магазин' is masculine, so the pronoun 'Той' (He/It) is used.
You need medicine at 2 AM.
You need a pharmacy (аптека) that is open 24/7 (денонощна).
🎉 Puntuación: /5
Preguntas frecuentes
4 preguntasNo, you can also use 'супермаркет' or 'бакалия' (old-fashioned), but 'магазин' is the most common.
'Близък' means 'near'. 'Най-близкият' means 'the nearest'.
In formal writing, yes. In casual speech, people often drop the 'т' and say 'най-близкия'.
Ask for 'най-близкият мол' (the nearest mall).
Frases relacionadas
Къде е най-близката аптека?
similarWhere is the nearest pharmacy?
Колко струва това?
builds onHow much does this cost?
Има ли супермаркет наблизо?
synonymIs there a supermarket nearby?
Търся денонощен магазин.
specialized formI am looking for a 24-hour shop.
