Signification
Paying with physical money.
Contexte culturel
In Bulgaria, cash is still highly valued, especially for tipping. Even if you pay the bill by card, it is customary to leave the tip 'в брой' on the table. Like Bulgaria, Germany has a strong 'cash culture'. Many small cafes in Berlin or Sofia will have signs saying 'Nur Barzahlung' or 'Само в брой'. In contrast to Bulgaria, Sweden is almost entirely cashless. Saying 'плащам в брой' there might actually be impossible in many shops. While cards are standard, 'cash is king' for small street vendors or in some 'hole-in-the-wall' restaurants, similar to the Bulgarian 'klek-shop'.
Always carry some cash
In Bulgaria, even in big cities, some small shops or kiosks might have a 'minimum amount' for card payments, so 'в брой' is a lifesaver.
The 'щ' sound
Don't forget that 'щ' is two sounds: S + T. It's 'pla-SHT-am', not 'pla-sh-am'.
Signification
Paying with physical money.
Always carry some cash
In Bulgaria, even in big cities, some small shops or kiosks might have a 'minimum amount' for card payments, so 'в брой' is a lifesaver.
The 'щ' sound
Don't forget that 'щ' is two sounds: S + T. It's 'pla-SHT-am', not 'pla-sh-am'.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition and noun.
Искам да платя ___ ___.
The fixed phrase for paying in cash is 'в брой'.
Which sentence is the most natural for a shop?
How do you say 'I pay in cash'?
'Плащам' is the correct present tense form for a general statement.
Fill in the learner's response.
Продавач: В брой или с карта? Купувач: ________, моля.
'В брой' is the standard and most polite response in this context.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are at a traditional market and have only banknotes.
Markets usually require cash.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Payment Methods in Bulgaria
В брой
- • Пазари
- • Малки магазини
- • Таксита
С карта
- • Супермаркети
- • Молове
- • Ресторанти
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesИскам да платя ___ ___.
The fixed phrase for paying in cash is 'в брой'.
How do you say 'I pay in cash'?
'Плащам' is the correct present tense form for a general statement.
Продавач: В брой или с карта? Купувач: ________, моля.
'В брой' is the standard and most polite response in this context.
You are at a traditional market and have only banknotes.
Markets usually require cash.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsIt is neutral. You can use it with a friend or a bank clerk. It's the most standard way to say it.
Yes, but it's more informal. 'В брой' is the proper Bulgarian phrase.
The opposite is 'с карта' (by card) or 'по банков път' (via bank transfer).
No, in the phrase 'в брой', the word 'брой' is fixed. It never becomes 'броеве' here.
Expressions liées
плащам с карта
contrastpaying with a card
на ръка
similaron hand / in cash
кеш
synonymcash
дребни пари
builds onsmall change / coins
