Signification
Describing someone's height
Contexte culturel
Bulgarians often use height as a primary way to describe people because, statistically, the population is relatively tall compared to global averages. It is seen as a neutral or positive trait. In the wider Balkan region, height is often associated with the 'Dinaric' physical type, which is culturally linked to mountain life and historical bravery. Folk songs often describe heroes (yunatsi) as being as tall as a 'bor' (pine tree) or 'kiparis' (cypress). It is not considered rude to comment on someone's height in Bulgaria. In fact, tall people are often asked if they play basketball as a conversation starter.
Gender Agreement
Always check if you are talking about a man (висок) or a woman (висока).
Avoid 'Дълъг'
Never call a person 'дълъг' unless you want to sound like you're making fun of them.
Signification
Describing someone's height
Gender Agreement
Always check if you are talking about a man (висок) or a woman (висока).
Avoid 'Дълъг'
Never call a person 'дълъг' unless you want to sound like you're making fun of them.
The Definite Article
Use 'високият' when you are pointing someone out specifically in a crowd.
Basketball
If you call someone a 'висок човек', don't be surprised if they start talking about sports!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'висок'.
Мария е много ______ жена.
Because 'жена' (woman) is feminine, the adjective must be 'висока'.
Which phrase correctly describes a tall man?
Как се казва на мъж, който не е нисък?
'Висок човек' is the standard masculine form.
Match the Bulgarian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
Matching gender and number is key.
Complete the dialogue.
А: Кой е твоят брат? Б: Той е онзи ______ човек там.
Since we are identifying a specific person, we use the definite article 'високият'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Gender Agreement for 'Висок'
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesМария е много ______ жена.
Because 'жена' (woman) is feminine, the adjective must be 'висока'.
Как се казва на мъж, който не е нисък?
'Висок човек' is the standard masculine form.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching gender and number is key.
А: Кой е твоят брат? Б: Той е онзи ______ човек там.
Since we are identifying a specific person, we use the definite article 'високият'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsNo, it is a neutral physical description.
Yes, 'висока сграда' means a tall building.
The plural is 'високи хора'.
Use 'по-висок'.
'Ръстов' is very formal and rarely used in speech.
Yes, 'висока планина' is very common.
Because 'дълъг' refers to horizontal length, not vertical height.
Say 'най-високият човек'.
No, use 'голям човек' for that.
Yes, 'високо дете'.
'Нисък човек' (short person).
Yes, for tall animals like giraffes (високо животно).
It's pronounced 'vee-SOK'.
It is a common topic of conversation and generally viewed positively.
Expressions liées
нисък човек
contrastShort person
едър човек
similarLarge/sturdy person
висока фигура
specialized formTall figure
среден на ръст
similarAverage height
дългуч
synonymBeanpole/Lanky person
