Signification
Having good fortune.
Contexte culturel
The 'късметче' (little luck) tradition with coffee is unique. It's a small slip of paper rolled around a toothpick, given for free with espresso. New Year's Banitsa: The 'късмет' is often a dogwood branch (дрян). Each branch has a different number of buds representing different fortunes. The word 'късмет' is a shared cultural heritage across the Balkans (Serbia, North Macedonia, Greece, Turkey), signifying a shared history. Spilling water for luck: Before someone goes for an exam or a big journey, a family member spills water in front of the door so their luck 'flows like water.'
The 'Have' Rule
Always remember: in Bulgarian, you HAVE luck, you don't BE lucky.
Hard Work vs Luck
Be careful not to tell someone they 'have luck' if they just worked very hard; it might sound dismissive.
Signification
Having good fortune.
The 'Have' Rule
Always remember: in Bulgarian, you HAVE luck, you don't BE lucky.
Hard Work vs Luck
Be careful not to tell someone they 'have luck' if they just worked very hard; it might sound dismissive.
Coffee Fortunes
If you're in Bulgaria, always check the little paper with your coffee—it's a great conversation starter!
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'имам'.
Аз ___ късмет днес.
The subject is 'Аз' (I), so the verb must be 'имам'.
Which sentence is correct?
How do you say 'You are lucky' to a friend?
Bulgarian uses 'to have' (имаш) with the noun 'късмет'.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You found 10 leva on the street.
Finding money is a classic example of having luck.
Complete the dialogue.
Петър: Спечелих от лотарията! Мария: Браво, Петър! Ти винаги ___.
Maria is talking to Peter (ти), so she uses 'имаш късмет'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesАз ___ късмет днес.
The subject is 'Аз' (I), so the verb must be 'имам'.
How do you say 'You are lucky' to a friend?
Bulgarian uses 'to have' (имаш) with the noun 'късмет'.
You found 10 leva on the street.
Finding money is a classic example of having luck.
Петър: Спечелих от лотарията! Мария: Браво, Петър! Ти винаги ___.
Maria is talking to Peter (ти), so she uses 'имаш късмет'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
5 questionsYes, it means 'I am a lucky person.' It's very common and slightly more informal.
Usually no. For bad luck, we say 'лош късмет' or 'нямам късмет.'
The plural is 'късмети,' often used for the physical fortunes in a banitsa.
Say 'Късмет!' or 'Успех!'
It's neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Expressions liées
Върви ми
similarThings are going well for me
Късметлия съм
synonymI am a lucky person
Успех!
builds onSuccess! / Good luck!
Нямам късмет
contrastI have no luck
Изкарах късмет
specialized formI got lucky
