Significado
A standard informal greeting to one person.
Contexto cultural
Eye contact is crucial when saying 'Здравей'. Looking away can be seen as suspicious or rude. The 'Bulgarian Nod' (up for no, side-to-side for yes) is often used alongside a greeting, which can confuse foreigners. In villages, it is polite to greet everyone you pass, even if you don't know them, but you would usually use the formal 'Здравейте' there. Handshakes are common between men when saying 'Здравей', while women often exchange light cheek kisses.
The 'Te' Rule
If you aren't sure if you should be formal, just add '-те' to make it 'Здравейте'. It's always safer to be too formal than too informal.
Smile!
Bulgarians might seem serious, but a 'Здравей' with a genuine smile breaks the ice instantly.
Significado
A standard informal greeting to one person.
The 'Te' Rule
If you aren't sure if you should be formal, just add '-те' to make it 'Здравейте'. It's always safer to be too formal than too informal.
Smile!
Bulgarians might seem serious, but a 'Здравей' with a genuine smile breaks the ice instantly.
Not for Goodbyes
Never use 'Здравей' when leaving. It will confuse people and make them think you just arrived.
Ponte a prueba
You meet your best friend Ivan. What do you say?
Как ще поздравиш Иван?
Since Ivan is your best friend (informal) and one person (singular), 'Здравей' is the perfect choice.
Complete the dialogue with the correct form of the greeting.
— ________, Мария! Как си? — Здравей, Петър! Добре съм.
The context shows a singular, informal exchange between Maria and Peter.
Match the greeting to the person.
Match: 1. Your Boss, 2. Your Brother, 3. A group of friends
Boss (Formal -> Здравейте), Brother (Informal Singular -> Здравей), Group (Plural -> Здравейте).
Choose the most natural response.
А: Здравей! Отдавна не сме се виждали. Б: ________
The response should match the informal register and acknowledge the statement.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
When to use Здравей vs Здравейте
Здравей (Informal/Singular)
- • Best Friend
- • Sister
- • Classmate
- • Child
Здравейте (Formal/Plural)
- • Teacher
- • Boss
- • Two Friends
- • Elderly Stranger
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosКак ще поздравиш Иван?
Since Ivan is your best friend (informal) and one person (singular), 'Здравей' is the perfect choice.
— ________, Мария! Как си? — Здравей, Петър! Добре съм.
The context shows a singular, informal exchange between Maria and Peter.
Match: 1. Your Boss, 2. Your Brother, 3. A group of friends
Boss (Formal -> Здравейте), Brother (Informal Singular -> Здравей), Group (Plural -> Здравейте).
А: Здравей! Отдавна не сме се виждали. Б: ________
The response should match the informal register and acknowledge the statement.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasOnly if your boss has explicitly asked you to use 'ти' (informal you). Otherwise, stick to 'Здравейте'.
'Здрасти' is more casual, like 'Hiya'. 'Здравей' is the standard 'Hello'.
No, it is the same whether you are talking to a man or a woman.
You must use 'Здравейте'.
It's better to use 'Здравейте' or 'Добър ден' unless you are a regular at the place.
Literally, yes! It comes from the root for health.
Yes, if the email is to a friend or a close colleague.
Usually just 'Здравей' back, or 'Здрасти'.
Yes, it is universal across the country.
Yes, it is not time-dependent, unlike 'Good morning'.
Frases relacionadas
Здрасти
similarHi / Hey
Здравейте
specialized formHello (formal/plural)
Добър ден
similarGood day
Как си?
builds onHow are you?
Наздраве
similarCheers / Bless you
