Signification
A train that takes a long time.
Contexte culturel
The 'бавен влак' is a staple of student life. Students get a 50% discount, making the already cheap slow train almost free, leading to many 'party' journeys. There is a famous pop-folk song tradition where 'бавен влак' is used as a metaphor for a love that is fading or a life that is passing by slowly. In rural areas, the arrival of the 'бавен влак' is still a major daily event, often the only connection to the outside world for elderly residents. Complaining about the 'бавен влак' (BDZ) is a national sport in Bulgaria, similar to complaining about the weather in the UK.
Save Money
If you are a student or a senior, always ask for the 'бавен влак' price; it's the cheapest way to see the Bulgarian countryside.
Don't be Rude
Avoid calling your teacher or boss a 'бавен влак' unless you want to get into trouble!
Signification
A train that takes a long time.
Save Money
If you are a student or a senior, always ask for the 'бавен влак' price; it's the cheapest way to see the Bulgarian countryside.
Don't be Rude
Avoid calling your teacher or boss a 'бавен влак' unless you want to get into trouble!
Definite Articles
Remember: 'бавният влак' (subject) vs 'бавния влак' (object). This is a common C1 level mastery point.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'бавен'.
Този ______ влак спира на всяка гара.
'Влак' is masculine, so the adjective must be 'бавен'.
Which phrase is the official name for a 'бавен влак'?
Официалното име е:
'Пътнически влак' (passenger train) is the formal term used by BDZ.
Match the usage of 'бавен влак' to the context.
Контекст: 'Той е бавен влак.'
In this context, it's a metaphor for someone who is slow to understand.
Complete the dialogue.
А: Искаш ли да отидем с бързия влак? Б: Не, ______ е по-евтин.
We need the definite form 'бавният' because we are referring to a specific alternative.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Types of Bulgarian Trains
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesТози ______ влак спира на всяка гара.
'Влак' is masculine, so the adjective must be 'бавен'.
Официалното име е:
'Пътнически влак' (passenger train) is the formal term used by BDZ.
Контекст: 'Той е бавен влак.'
In this context, it's a metaphor for someone who is slow to understand.
А: Искаш ли да отидем с бързия влак? Б: Не, ______ е по-евтин.
We need the definite form 'бавният' because we are referring to a specific alternative.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsNot necessarily. While it's often used to complain, it can also imply a cheap and scenic journey.
No, for a bus you would just say 'бавен автобус'. 'Бавен влак' is a specific collocation.
The literal meaning is neutral, but the metaphorical meaning (describing a person) is informal/slangy.
The opposite is 'бърз влак' (fast train).
Expressions liées
бърз влак
contrastFast train
пътнически влак
synonymPassenger train
влача се
builds onTo drag oneself / to move very slowly
гара
similarTrain station
