Signification
Describing warm temperature
Contexte culturel
In villages, 'топло' is often associated with the 'джамал' (a large built-in ceramic stove). It's a sign of a well-prepared home. In cities, 'Топло е' is the standard start to small talk in elevators or shops to avoid awkward silence. Warmth is often linked to the 'Zmey' (dragon) who was said to bring heat and fire, but also protection to the crops. Even when it is 'топло', Bulgarians are very cautious about 'продухване' (getting a chill from a breeze).
The 'Mi' Rule
Always remember: 'Топло е' = The world is warm. 'Топло ми е' = I am warm.
Don't say 'Аз съм топло'
This is the most common mistake for English speakers. It sounds very strange to Bulgarians.
Signification
Describing warm temperature
The 'Mi' Rule
Always remember: 'Топло е' = The world is warm. 'Топло ми е' = I am warm.
Don't say 'Аз съм топло'
This is the most common mistake for English speakers. It sounds very strange to Bulgarians.
Use 'Топличко'
If you want to sound more like a native and express that you are cozy, use 'Топличко е'.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing verb to say 'It is warm today'.
Днес ____ топло.
The third-person singular of 'съм' (to be) is 'е', used for impersonal expressions.
How do you say 'I feel warm'?
Choose the correct phrase:
Bulgarian uses the dative pronoun 'ми' to express personal feelings of temperature.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You walk into a room with a fireplace.
A fireplace makes a room warm (топло).
Complete the dialogue.
A: Вън вали ли? B: Не, слънчево е и ____.
If it's sunny (слънчево), it's likely warm (топло).
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesДнес ____ топло.
The third-person singular of 'съм' (to be) is 'е', used for impersonal expressions.
Choose the correct phrase:
Bulgarian uses the dative pronoun 'ми' to express personal feelings of temperature.
You walk into a room with a fireplace.
A fireplace makes a room warm (топло).
A: Вън вали ли? B: Не, слънчево е и ____.
If it's sunny (слънчево), it's likely warm (топло).
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
4 questionsYes, you can say 'Яденето е топло' (The food is warm).
'Топло' is pleasant (warm), 'горещо' is intense (hot).
Bulgarian is a pro-drop language and uses impersonal constructions for weather where the subject is implied.
It is neutral and can be used in any setting.
Expressions liées
Горещо е
similarIt is hot
Студено е
contrastIt is cold
Приятно е
similarIt is pleasant
Затопля се
builds onIt is getting warmer
