Signification
Spending time watching television programs.
Contexte culturel
The 8 PM news (По света и у нас) is a cultural staple. Many families plan their dinner around it. Turkish soap operas are incredibly popular and are often the main reason people 'гледат телевизия' in the afternoons. During the holidays, especially New Year's Eve, watching the special variety programs is a national tradition. TV is often used as 'background noise' (за фон) in Bulgarian homes while doing chores.
The 'Am' Ending
Remember that 'гледам' is an '-ам' verb. This is the easiest group of Bulgarian verbs to conjugate!
Televizor vs Televiziya
This is the #1 mistake. Just remember: you watch the '-iya', you touch the '-or'.
Signification
Spending time watching television programs.
The 'Am' Ending
Remember that 'гледам' is an '-ам' verb. This is the easiest group of Bulgarian verbs to conjugate!
Televizor vs Televiziya
This is the #1 mistake. Just remember: you watch the '-iya', you touch the '-or'.
Use 'По'
If you want to say 'on TV', use the preposition 'по'. Example: 'Гледам го по телевизията'.
The News Ritual
Mentioning you watch the 8 PM news will make you sound very Bulgarian to the older generation.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'гледам'.
Ние всяка вечер ______ телевизия.
The subject is 'Ние' (we), so the verb must end in '-аме'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'I am watching TV'?
'Телевизия' refers to the programs, while 'телевизор' is the device.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Какво правиш? B: _________.
The speaker is talking about themselves (I am watching).
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a friend's house and want to suggest watching a show.
'Да' + verb is a common way to make a suggestion.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Televizor vs Televiziya
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesНие всяка вечер ______ телевизия.
The subject is 'Ние' (we), so the verb must end in '-аме'.
How do you say 'I am watching TV'?
'Телевизия' refers to the programs, while 'телевизор' is the device.
A: Какво правиш? B: _________.
The speaker is talking about themselves (I am watching).
You are at a friend's house and want to suggest watching a show.
'Да' + verb is a common way to make a suggestion.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, 'ТВ' (pronounced 'te-ve') is a common abbreviation, especially in writing or informal speech.
It is neutral. It's appropriate for any situation.
'Гледам' is the ongoing action of watching. 'Поглеждам' is a quick glance.
You say 'Гледам сериал'.
Usually no. Only use 'телевизията' when referring to a specific instance or the industry as a whole.
Bulgarian doesn't use 'на' for the object of watching. It's a direct object.
You can still say 'гледам телевизия' if it's a TV channel's website, but 'гледам онлайн' is more precise.
It's not rude, but it's very informal. Don't use it with your boss.
Нямам телевизор.
It means 'TV show' or 'TV program'.
People are starting to, but 'гледам Нетфликс' is more common.
Yes, putting the stress on the wrong syllable can make you hard to understand.
Expressions liées
гледам филм
similarwatching a movie
пусна телевизора
builds onto turn on the TV
сменям каналите
specialized formchannel surfing
пред екрана съм
similarto be in front of the screen
зяпам телевизия
synonymvegging out in front of the TV
