Signification
Specifying the mode of transport
Contexte culturel
The 'Rodopska Tesnolineyka' is the last functioning narrow-gauge railway in Bulgaria. Traveling with this train is a major cultural and tourist experience, taking 5 hours to cover 125km. Sharing food in train compartments is a sign of hospitality. If someone offers you food, it is polite to accept a small piece. BDZ (БДЖ) is the national railway. It is often criticized for being slow, but it remains the most affordable way to see the country's diverse landscapes. The 'Night Train to Burgas' is a famous cultural trope, often associated with summer vacations and youth adventure.
The 'With' Rule
Always use 'с' for any vehicle: с кола, с влак, с автобус, с такси.
Avoid 'На'
Don't say 'на влак' unless you want people to think you're riding on the roof like an action movie star.
Signification
Specifying the mode of transport
The 'With' Rule
Always use 'с' for any vehicle: с кола, с влак, с автобус, с такси.
Avoid 'На'
Don't say 'на влак' unless you want people to think you're riding on the roof like an action movie star.
Definite Article
If you are talking about a specific train you already mentioned, use 'влака' (с влака).
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct preposition.
Аз пътувам ___ влак.
In Bulgarian, we always use 'с' (with) for modes of transport.
Choose the correctly conjugated verb.
Ние ___ с влак до Варна.
'Ние' (we) requires the -ме ending in the present tense.
Complete the dialogue.
— Как ще отидеш до София? — ___ с влак.
The question asks 'How will you go?' (future), so the answer should be in the future tense.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are telling a friend you are currently on the train.
'В момента' means 'at the moment', which fits the situation.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesАз пътувам ___ влак.
In Bulgarian, we always use 'с' (with) for modes of transport.
Ние ___ с влак до Варна.
'Ние' (we) requires the -ме ending in the present tense.
— Как ще отидеш до София? — ___ с влак.
The question asks 'How will you go?' (future), so the answer should be in the future tense.
You are telling a friend you are currently on the train.
'В момента' means 'at the moment', which fits the situation.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsTechnically no. You only use 'със' if the next word starts with 'с' or 'з'. Since 'влак' starts with 'в', use 'с'.
It is neutral and appropriate for all situations, from casual chats to formal travel inquiries.
You can say 'Във влака съм' (I am in the train) or 'Пътувам с влак' (I am traveling by train).
'Пътувам' focuses on the journey/process, while 'отивам' focuses on the destination.
Expressions liées
пътувам с автобус
similarTo travel by bus
качвам се на влака
builds onTo get on the train
сляза от влака
contrastTo get off the train
пътувам със самолет
similarTo travel by plane
