Signification
Asking for seating at a restaurant.
Contexte culturel
In Bulgaria, it is common to see 'Reserved' signs on tables even if the restaurant is empty. Always ask before sitting. Hospitality is very direct. If a waiter says 'No', they aren't being rude; they are just being factual about the space. In the capital, many popular places require reservations days in advance, especially on weekends. During summer, 'навън' (outside) is the most requested seating area. Expect to wait for these tables.
Add the number
Always add 'за [number]' (e.g., за двама) to help the waiter find the right spot faster.
Don't just sit
In Bulgaria, it's polite to wait for a nod or a 'Заповядайте' (Welcome/Please) before sitting.
Signification
Asking for seating at a restaurant.
Add the number
Always add 'за [number]' (e.g., за двама) to help the waiter find the right spot faster.
Don't just sit
In Bulgaria, it's polite to wait for a nod or a 'Заповядайте' (Welcome/Please) before sitting.
The 'Reserved' sign
Even if a table has a 'Reserved' sign, it might be for later. It's always worth asking 'Имате ли свободна маса?' anyway.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to ask for a table.
Имате ли ________ маса?
'Маса' is feminine, so the adjective must end in -а.
Which is the most polite way to ask a waiter for a table?
Select the correct phrase:
'Имате' is the polite plural form, and 'свободна маса' is the standard expression.
Complete the dialogue.
Клиент: Здравейте! ________ Сервитьор: Да, заповядайте.
The context of entering and being invited to sit implies asking for a table.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are calling a restaurant for Saturday night.
'Събота' means Saturday, which matches the situation.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesИмате ли ________ маса?
'Маса' is feminine, so the adjective must end in -а.
Select the correct phrase:
'Имате' is the polite plural form, and 'свободна маса' is the standard expression.
Клиент: Здравейте! ________ Сервитьор: Да, заповядайте.
The context of entering and being invited to sit implies asking for a table.
You are calling a restaurant for Saturday night.
'Събота' means Saturday, which matches the situation.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIt's best not to. Using the plural 'Имате ли' is the standard way to show respect in Bulgarian service culture.
You can say 'Имате ли свободна маса за един?' (for one).
Yes, for a dining table. 'Бюро' is for a desk.
It's always good to add 'моля' (molya) at the end: 'Имате ли свободна маса, моля?'
Expressions liées
Имам резервация
similarI have a reservation
Сметката, моля
builds onThe bill, please
Менюто, моля
builds onThe menu, please
Има ли места?
synonymAre there spots?
