Significado
Expressing regret or apology
Contexto cultural
Bulgarians are very direct. If they say 'Съжалявам', they usually mean it. If they don't think they are wrong, they won't apologize just to be 'polite'. In the wider Balkan region, hospitality is huge. If you cannot accept an invitation, a sincere 'Съжалявам' is necessary to avoid offending the host. In Bulgarian offices, 'Съжалявам' is used less frequently than in the US. It is reserved for actual errors rather than as a filler word. On Bulgarian social media, 'Съжалявам' is often used in 'public apologies' by influencers, though 'Сори' is more common for casual interactions.
The Comma Rule
Always put a comma before 'че' when saying 'Съжалявам, че...'
Don't Overuse
Bulgarians might find it insincere if you apologize for every little thing. Be genuine.
Significado
Expressing regret or apology
The Comma Rule
Always put a comma before 'че' when saying 'Съжалявам, че...'
Don't Overuse
Bulgarians might find it insincere if you apologize for every little thing. Be genuine.
Body Language
A slight tilt of the head or a hand on the chest adds sincerity to your 'Съжалявам'.
Ponte a prueba
Choose the correct word to complete the sentence.
_______, че закъснях за вечеря.
You are expressing regret for being late, so 'Съжалявам' is the most natural choice.
Fill in the missing preposition.
Много съжалявам ____ грешката.
The preposition 'за' is used with 'съжалявам' to indicate the cause of regret.
Match the situation to the best phrase.
You want to ask someone for directions in the street.
To get someone's attention, you use 'Извинете' (Excuse me), not 'Съжалявам'.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Изгубих си телефона. B: О, _______ да чуя това!
B is expressing sympathy for A's bad news.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejercicios_______, че закъснях за вечеря.
You are expressing regret for being late, so 'Съжалявам' is the most natural choice.
Много съжалявам ____ грешката.
The preposition 'за' is used with 'съжалявам' to indicate the cause of regret.
You want to ask someone for directions in the street.
To get someone's attention, you use 'Извинете' (Excuse me), not 'Съжалявам'.
A: Изгубих си телефона. B: О, _______ да чуя това!
B is expressing sympathy for A's bad news.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasYes, in response to a mistake or bad news, it stands perfectly on its own.
Not rude, but very casual. Don't use it with your boss or elderly people.
'Съжалявам' is about regret; 'Извинявай' is about asking for an excuse.
Add 'Много' before it: 'Много съжалявам.'
No, 'Съжалявам' is a verb in the first person, so it stays the same regardless of the speaker's gender.
Frases relacionadas
Извинявай
similarExcuse me / Sorry (informal)
Прощавай
similarForgive me
Жалко
builds onThat's a pity / Too bad
Разкайвам се
specialized formI repent / I deeply regret
Съжаление
builds onRegret (noun)
