Signification
Asking for an explanation of events.
Contexte culturel
The phrase is often used with a specific gesture: shrugging the shoulders and turning the palms upward. This signals a mix of curiosity and slight confusion. In many Balkan cultures, being curious about public events is seen as social engagement rather than being 'nosy'. Asking this to a stranger is usually acceptable. On platforms like Facebook and Instagram, 'Какво става?' is a common comment on viral videos or confusing news stories. Young Bulgarians use 'К'во ста'а' (very shortened) as a cool, low-energy greeting, similar to 'Sup' in English.
The 'K'vo' Shortcut
Use 'К'во' instead of 'Какво' to sound like a local in casual settings.
Tone Matters
If you say it too loudly, it can sound like you are angry or accusing someone.
Signification
Asking for an explanation of events.
The 'K'vo' Shortcut
Use 'К'во' instead of 'Какво' to sound like a local in casual settings.
Tone Matters
If you say it too loudly, it can sound like you are angry or accusing someone.
The 'Deal' Meaning
Remember that 'Става' on its own means 'Okay' or 'It's a deal'. If someone suggests a plan, just say 'Става!'
Join the Seir
Don't be afraid to use this to join a conversation if you see something interesting happening.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the phrase.
Какво ______ тук?
'Става' is the correct verb for 'happening' in this idiom.
Which phrase is the most common informal way to say 'What's up?'
Choose the best option:
'К'во става?' is the standard slang/informal greeting.
Complete the dialogue.
Петьо: (влиза в стаята) Какво става тук? Мария: ___________.
The most logical response to 'What's going on?' is to explain what you are doing.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You see a crowd of people and a fire truck.
You use this phrase to ask for an explanation of a surprising event.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formality Levels
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesКакво ______ тук?
'Става' is the correct verb for 'happening' in this idiom.
Choose the best option:
'К'во става?' is the standard slang/informal greeting.
Петьо: (влиза в стаята) Какво става тук? Мария: ___________.
The most logical response to 'What's going on?' is to explain what you are doing.
You see a crowd of people and a fire truck.
You use this phrase to ask for an explanation of a surprising event.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt is neutral to informal. It's not rude, but in very formal settings, 'Какво се случва?' is better.
Yes! 'Какво става?' (without 'тук') is a common way to say 'What's up?' or 'How's it going?'
'Става' is more common and casual. 'Се случва' is more formal and often used in writing or news.
You can say 'Нищо' (Nothing), 'Нищо особено' (Nothing special), or explain the situation.
Yes, 'Какво стана тук?' means 'What happened here?'.
Yes, it's a very common colloquial shortening of 'Какво'.
No, it also means 'to get up', 'to become', and 'to fit' (for clothes).
Yes, 'Какво става с теб?' means 'What's going on with you?'.
Yes, it is a universal Bulgarian expression.
It means 'It's a deal!' or 'That works for me!'.
Yes, with a sharp tone, it means 'What the hell is going on here?'.
No, the verb stays in the third-person singular 'става' regardless of how many things are happening.
Expressions liées
Какво се случва?
synonymWhat is happening?
Какво има?
similarWhat is there? / What's the matter?
Какво стана?
builds onWhat happened?
Става!
specialized formIt's a deal! / It works!
К'во пра'иш?
similarWhat are you doing?
