Signification
Pointing out the location of an object.
Contexte culturel
When using 'Ето го' to hand something to someone, it is polite to make eye contact. It is often paired with the word 'Заповядай' (Here you go/Please). In the Balkans, pointing with the index finger is common and not usually offensive, unlike in some other cultures. 'Ето го' is almost always accompanied by a finger point. On Bulgarian social media, 'Ето го' is often used as a caption for a photo of a new purchase or a meal, similar to 'Here it is' or 'Finally got it'. In traditional Bulgarian markets, you will hear vendors shouting 'Ето го!' to attract customers to a specific product they are holding up.
The Gender Rule
Always check the gender of the noun. If it ends in a consonant, it's usually masculine—use 'Ето го'.
Don't use 'него'
Never say 'Ето него'. It sounds very unnatural and archaic.
Signification
Pointing out the location of an object.
The Gender Rule
Always check the gender of the noun. If it ends in a consonant, it's usually masculine—use 'Ето го'.
Don't use 'него'
Never say 'Ето него'. It sounds very unnatural and archaic.
Handing things over
When handing someone something, say 'Заповядай, ето го' for a very natural, polite sound.
The Head Tilt
Pair the phrase with a slight chin-up head tilt to look like a local.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct phrase to point out 'телефона' (the phone - masculine).
Къде е телефонът?
Since 'телефон' is masculine, we use 'го'.
Fill in the blank to say 'Here is the bus' (автобусът).
____ го автобуса!
'Ето' is the correct particle for pointing things out.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You find your lost passport (паспорт).
'Паспорт' is masculine.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Къде е Иван? B: ____ ____, идва насам!
Ivan is a man, so we use 'го'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Which 'Eto' to use?
Masculine/Neuter
- • Ето го (телефон, дете)
Feminine
- • Ето я (книга, чанта)
Plural
- • Ето ги (ключове, хора)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesКъде е телефонът?
Since 'телефон' is masculine, we use 'го'.
____ го автобуса!
'Ето' is the correct particle for pointing things out.
You find your lost passport (паспорт).
'Паспорт' is masculine.
A: Къде е Иван? B: ____ ____, идва насам!
Ivan is a man, so we use 'го'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, for a girl or a feminine noun, you must use 'Ето я'.
Yes, it is neutral and can be used with anyone, though adding 'Заповядайте' makes it more formal.
If you are pointing at something general, 'Ето го' is often the default, but try to learn the gender!
No, the verb 'е' (is) is redundant. Just say 'Ето го'.
Use 'Ето ги'.
Yes, it is very common in literature to introduce a character or setting.
It means 'him' or 'it' (for masculine and neuter nouns).
You can say 'Ето го слънцето' (Here is the sun) when it comes out.
Yes, when handing something over, it serves the same purpose.
'Ето' is for things close to you; 'Ей' is for things further away.
Expressions liées
Ето я
similarHere she/it is (feminine)
Ето ги
similarHere they are
Ей го
similarThere it is
Ето ме
specialized formHere I am
На ти го
informal alternativeHere, take it
