Signification
Putting on clothes.
Contexte culturel
The 'Baba Marta' tradition involves 'dressing' the whole country in red and white. It's a symbol of health and spring. There is a strong cultural norm to dress up when going to the city center (на центъра), even for a simple walk. Grandmothers often warn that if you don't dress warmly, you will 'catch the draft' (ще те духне течението). In traditional Bulgarian weddings, the 'dressing of the bride' (обличане на булката) is a ritual involving folk songs.
The 'Se' Rule
If you start a sentence with 'Аз' (I), 'се' goes before the verb. If you don't use 'Аз', 'се' goes after the verb.
Shoes are different!
Never say 'обличам обувки'. Always use 'обувам обувки'.
Signification
Putting on clothes.
The 'Se' Rule
If you start a sentence with 'Аз' (I), 'се' goes before the verb. If you don't use 'Аз', 'се' goes after the verb.
Shoes are different!
Never say 'обличам обувки'. Always use 'обувам обувки'.
Weather matters
In Bulgaria, 'Обличай се!' is often synonymous with 'Take care of your health!'
Style
Bulgarians appreciate 'smart casual' styles. Saying 'Обличаш се добре' is a high compliment.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing reflexive particle.
Аз ___ обличам за работа.
'Се' is the correct reflexive particle for 'обличам'.
Choose the correct word order.
Which sentence is correct?
The particle 'се' cannot start a sentence; it must follow the verb if it's the first word.
Match the Bulgarian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the three most common variations of the verb.
Complete the dialogue.
Майка: Хайде, тръгваме! Дете: Чакай, още ___!
The child is speaking about themselves (1st person singular).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesАз ___ обличам за работа.
'Се' is the correct reflexive particle for 'обличам'.
Which sentence is correct?
The particle 'се' cannot start a sentence; it must follow the verb if it's the first word.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the three most common variations of the verb.
Майка: Хайде, тръгваме! Дете: Чакай, още ___!
The child is speaking about themselves (1st person singular).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo. You should say 'Обличам яке' (without 'се') or 'Обличам се' (generally). If you want to specify the item while being reflexive, say 'Слагам си якето'.
It is neutral. It is perfectly fine to use in any context, from home to a business meeting.
'Обличам се' is present tense (I am dressing), while 'облякох се' is past tense (I dressed).
Just type 'Обличам се'. It's short and clear.
No, Bulgarian verbs show the person through the ending. 'Обличам се' already means 'I am dressing'.
Say 'Обличам детето'. Do not use 'се'.
Yes, 'Стягам се' or 'Оправям се' are often used informally.
Use 'Обличай се топло'.
Never. It is a clitic and needs a 'host' word before it.
Mostly yes. Russian uses 'одеваться' (odevat'sya), which also has a reflexive suffix.
Expressions liées
Събличам се
contrastTo undress
Преобличам се
similarTo change clothes
Обувам се
specialized formTo put on shoes/socks
Глася се
similarTo get ready/pretty
Наобличам се
builds onTo bundle up
