Signification
Referring to an elderly person.
Contexte culturel
In villages, 'старите хора' are the heart of the community. They often sit on 'пейки' (benches) outside their houses to watch the world go by and chat with neighbors. It is a strong social norm in Bulgaria to give up your seat on public transport to a 'стар човек'. Failing to do so is seen as a sign of poor upbringing. The 'мъдър стар човек' (wise old man) is a recurring character in Bulgarian tales, often appearing as a beggar or a traveler to test the hero's kindness. In cities, the term 'възрастни хора' is becoming more common in formal settings to avoid the perceived bluntness of 'стар'.
Politeness First
When in doubt, use 'възрастен човек' to sound more respectful.
Plural Alert
Never say 'стари човеци'. Always use 'стари хора'.
Signification
Referring to an elderly person.
Politeness First
When in doubt, use 'възрастен човек' to sound more respectful.
Plural Alert
Never say 'стари човеци'. Always use 'стари хора'.
Definite Articles
Remember to use 'старият' if the old man is the subject of your sentence.
Addressing Elders
Use 'Дядо' (Grandpa) for a friendly, informal way to address an old man in a village.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'стар'.
Този ______ човек е моят дядо.
'Човек' is masculine singular, so we use 'стар'.
Choose the correct plural form.
В парка има много...
The plural of 'стар човек' is 'стари хора'.
Match the Bulgarian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
Matching gender and number is key.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Кой е това? B: Това е един ______ ______.
The context requires a masculine singular noun phrase.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Singular vs Plural
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesТози ______ човек е моят дядо.
'Човек' is masculine singular, so we use 'стар'.
В парка има много...
The plural of 'стар човек' is 'стари хора'.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching gender and number is key.
A: Кой е това? B: Това е един ______ ______.
The context requires a masculine singular noun phrase.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot inherently, but it is very direct. It's better to use 'възрастен човек' in formal settings.
You say 'стара жена'.
The plural is 'стари хора'.
Yes, 'стара кола' (old car), 'стара къща' (old house).
'Старец' is a single noun and sounds more literary or traditional.
Use 'старият човек' (subject) or 'стария човек' (object).
No, it is also a common, friendly way to address any elderly man.
Yes, but in the phrase 'стар човек', it almost always refers to a man. For a woman, 'стара жена' is used.
Yes, 'дядка' or 'дърт', but 'дърт' is quite rude.
Use 'възрастните хора'.
Expressions liées
Възрастен човек
similarElderly person
Старец
synonymOld man / Elder
Дядо
similarGrandfather / Old man
Стари хора
specialized formOld people / The elderly
Млад човек
contrastYoung person
