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A response to how are you
문화적 배경
Bulgarians often use 'Добре съм' as a polite shield. If they say it quickly, they might not want to talk. If they say it slowly, they are inviting more conversation. In the Balkans, being 'too good' can be seen as suspicious or boastful. 'Добре съм' is the perfect humble-brag. On Facebook or Instagram, 'Добре съм' is often used ironically in memes to show someone who is clearly stressed but pretending to be fine. In a Bulgarian office, 'Добре съм' is the standard answer to avoid 'complaining' (оплакване), which is sometimes frowned upon in professional settings.
The 'ъ' sound
Don't pronounce 'съм' as 'som' or 'sam'. It's a neutral 'uh' sound.
Word Order
Never say 'Съм добре'. Always put 'Добре' first.
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A response to how are you
The 'ъ' sound
Don't pronounce 'съм' as 'som' or 'sam'. It's a neutral 'uh' sound.
Word Order
Never say 'Съм добре'. Always put 'Добре' first.
Modesty
If you are too happy, people might ask why. 'Добре съм' is the safest neutral answer.
Declining food
Use 'Добре съм' with a smile and a hand over your heart to politely say you're full.
셀프 테스트
Choose the correct response to 'Как си?'
Как си?
'Добре съм' is the standard adverbial response for 'I am well'.
Fill in the missing verb.
Аз ____ добре.
'Съм' is the 1st person singular form of 'to be' matching 'Аз'.
Complete the dialogue politely.
Сервитьор: Искате ли още десерт? Вие: Не, благодаря, ________.
In this context, 'добре съм' means 'I'm good/full'.
Match the Bulgarian phrase to its English meaning.
Match the following:
Correct pairings of state vs. quality.
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시각 학습 자료
State vs. Quality
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Как си?
'Добре съм' is the standard adverbial response for 'I am well'.
Аз ____ добре.
'Съм' is the 1st person singular form of 'to be' matching 'Аз'.
Сервитьор: Искате ли още десерт? Вие: Не, благодаря, ________.
In this context, 'добре съм' means 'I'm good/full'.
왼쪽의 각 항목을 오른쪽의 짝과 연결하세요:
Correct pairings of state vs. quality.
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자주 묻는 질문
10 질문Yes, it's perfectly correct but slightly more emphatic, like saying ' *I* am doing well'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Say 'Не съм добре'. Just add 'Не' before the verb.
Because 'how you are' is an adverbial state (well), not an adjectival quality (good).
Just saying 'Добре' is common in very casual settings.
Yes, it's the primary way to say you are healthy or recovered.
It usually means 'I'm fine/okay'. For 'great', use 'Много добре' or 'Отлично'.
In standard Bulgarian, yes. Omitting it sounds like a Russian speaker or a telegram.
Just change the intonation: 'Добре ли си?'
No! For that, use 'Добър съм по математика'.
관련 표현
Как си?
similarHow are you?
Бива
similarIt's okay / I'm getting by
Всичко е наред
builds onEverything is in order
Зле съм
contrastI am bad/unwell
Отлично съм
specialized formI am excellent
