Signification
Something useless or nonsense.
Contexte culturel
Bulgarians often use this phrase with a specific hand gesture—a quick wave of the hand as if brushing away a fly. There is a shared regional skepticism toward authority, making idioms like this very popular in neighboring countries too (e.g., Serbian 'Mlaćenje prazne slame'). In villages, 'work' is sacred. Calling something 'wind work' is a strong critique of someone's character or work ethic. Used frequently in IT and corporate settings to describe 'vaporware' or projects that never launch.
The 'Is' Verb
You can use it with or without the verb 'to be'. 'Това е вятър работа' or just 'Вятър работа!'
Don't pluralize
Never say 'Ветрове работи'. It sounds very strange to native speakers.
Signification
Something useless or nonsense.
The 'Is' Verb
You can use it with or without the verb 'to be'. 'Това е вятър работа' or just 'Вятър работа!'
Don't pluralize
Never say 'Ветрове работи'. It sounds very strange to native speakers.
Add 'и половина'
To sound like a pro, say 'Вятър работа и половина!' when you are really annoyed by some nonsense.
Teste-toi
Which is the correct form of the idiom?
Не му вярвай, това е ________.
The idiom is a fixed phrase using two nouns in the singular.
In which situation would you say 'Вятър работа'?
Match the situation to the phrase.
The idiom is used for things that are unbelievable or nonsense.
Complete the sentence using the idiom.
Всичките му обещания се оказаха ________ ________.
The phrase fits perfectly to describe broken promises.
Complete the dialogue.
А: Мислиш ли, че ще ни вдигнат заплатите? Б: ________. Само ни залъгват.
Speaker B is skeptical, so 'Вятър работа' is the correct choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesНе му вярвай, това е ________.
The idiom is a fixed phrase using two nouns in the singular.
Match the situation to the phrase.
The idiom is used for things that are unbelievable or nonsense.
Всичките му обещания се оказаха ________ ________.
The phrase fits perfectly to describe broken promises.
А: Мислиш ли, че ще ни вдигнат заплатите? Б: ________. Само ни залъгват.
Speaker B is skeptical, so 'Вятър работа' is the correct choice.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsIt's dismissive but not vulgar. Use it with friends, but avoid it with your boss.
No, you use 'вятърничав' for a person. 'Вятър работа' is for things, ideas, or words.
'Вятър и мъгла' is slightly more dramatic and poetic.
Yes, it's a universal Bulgarian idiom.
No, the order is always 'Вятър работа'.
Expressions liées
Вятър и мъгла
synonymWind and fog
Бошлаф
synonymEmpty talk (Turkish origin)
Празни приказки
similarEmpty talk
Глупости на търкалета
similarNonsense on wheels
Сериозна работа
contrastSerious work/business
