Signification
Describing someone's character.
Contexte culturel
The concept of 'добър човек' is often linked to 'гостоприемство' (hospitality). A good person is expected to welcome guests with food and drink. In the Balkans, being a 'good person' often implies being 'human' (човечен), which means showing empathy and solidarity in times of crisis. Many Bulgarians associate 'добър човек' with Christian virtues like humility and lack of greed. In cities, 'добър човек' is sometimes contrasted with 'успял човек' (successful person), highlighting a cultural debate between traditional values and modern ambition.
Generic Usage
You can use 'добър човек' for a woman too, even though 'човек' is masculine. It's grammatically correct and very common.
Avoid 'Хубав'
Don't say 'хубав човек' if you want to praise someone's kindness. It sounds like you're just commenting on their face!
Signification
Describing someone's character.
Generic Usage
You can use 'добър човек' for a woman too, even though 'човек' is masculine. It's grammatically correct and very common.
Avoid 'Хубав'
Don't say 'хубав човек' if you want to praise someone's kindness. It sounds like you're just commenting on their face!
The 'Soul' factor
If you really want to sound like a native, use 'душа човек' for someone who is exceptionally kind.
Gratitude
Saying 'Вие сте добър човек' to an elderly person who helps you is considered very respectful and heartwarming.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'добър'.
Мария е много ______ човек.
Even though Maria is female, the noun 'човек' is masculine, so the adjective stays 'добър'.
Choose the correct plural form.
Те са ______.
The plural of 'човек' is 'хора', and the adjective 'добър' becomes 'добри'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to thank a stranger who returned your lost wallet.
This is a general compliment for their character and honesty.
Complete the dialogue.
А: Защо харесваш Иван? Б: Защото той винаги помага. Той е ______.
Helping others is the primary trait of a 'добър човек'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Добър vs. Хубав
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesМария е много ______ човек.
Even though Maria is female, the noun 'човек' is masculine, so the adjective stays 'добър'.
Те са ______.
The plural of 'човек' is 'хора', and the adjective 'добър' becomes 'добри'.
You want to thank a stranger who returned your lost wallet.
This is a general compliment for their character and honesty.
А: Защо харесваш Иван? Б: Защото той винаги помага. Той е ______.
Helping others is the primary trait of a 'добър човек'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'човек' means 'human/person' and is used generically for both genders in this context.
The plural is 'добри хора'.
It is neutral and can be used in any context, from a casual chat to a formal speech.
In the context of 'човек', yes. In other contexts, it can mean 'good quality' (e.g., добър филм).
'Добър' refers to deep character and morality, while 'мил' means 'kind' or 'sweet' in a more superficial or behavioral way.
Yes, but 'добър мъж' often implies a 'good husband' or 'good man' specifically, whereas 'добър човек' is about their humanity.
It is one of the highest compliments you can give someone in Bulgaria.
Use the definite article: 'добрият човек' (subject) or 'добрия човек' (object).
Yes, but tone is key. Without a sarcastic tone, it is always taken literally.
The opposite is 'лош човек' (bad person).
Expressions liées
душа човек
idiomAn exceptionally kind and gentle person.
златен човек
similarA 'golden' person; very precious and helpful.
човек с голямо сърце
similarA person with a big heart.
лош човек
contrastA bad person.
точен човек
specialized formA reliable/cool person.
