Signification
Describing a girl's appearance.
Contexte culturel
Bulgarians often use 'хубаво' to mean both 'beautiful' and 'good'. A 'хубаво момиче' is often expected to be modest and hardworking, reflecting traditional Balkan values. In many Balkan cultures, commenting on a young girl's beauty is a way of showing respect to her family. In cities like Sofia, 'хубаво момиче' is a very common Instagram caption, often used with the English hashtag #bulgariangirl. Folksongs often use 'хубава мома' instead of 'момиче'. This is the poetic ancestor of the modern phrase.
The Neuter Rule
Always remember that 'момиче' is neuter. This is the most common test for Bulgarian learners.
Don't overdo it
While it's a nice compliment, saying it too many times to the same person might sound repetitive. Mix it up with 'умна' (smart) or 'забавна' (funny).
Signification
Describing a girl's appearance.
The Neuter Rule
Always remember that 'момиче' is neuter. This is the most common test for Bulgarian learners.
Don't overdo it
While it's a nice compliment, saying it too many times to the same person might sound repetitive. Mix it up with 'умна' (smart) or 'забавна' (funny).
Definite Article
When you want to say 'THE pretty girl', say 'ХубавоТО момиче'. The article '-то' goes on the adjective!
Superstition
If someone says this to a baby girl, don't be surprised if the mother says 'Плесни я' (slap her - symbolically) or 'Пу-пу' to ward off bad luck.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form of the adjective for 'момиче'.
Тя е ______ момиче.
'Момиче' is neuter, so the adjective must end in '-o'.
Make the phrase definite.
______ (хубаво) момиче е тук.
The definite article '-то' is added to the neuter adjective.
Match the Bulgarian phrase to its English translation.
Match the following:
Matching singular/plural and indefinite/definite forms.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Виж онова момиче! B: Да, тя е много ______.
Wait! In this specific sentence, 'тя' (she) is the subject, so the adjective refers to the person (feminine), not the word 'момиче'. This is a trick question for B1 students!
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Gender Agreement with 'Хубав'
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesТя е ______ момиче.
'Момиче' is neuter, so the adjective must end in '-o'.
______ (хубаво) момиче е тук.
The definite article '-то' is added to the neuter adjective.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching singular/plural and indefinite/definite forms.
A: Виж онова момиче! B: Да, тя е много ______.
Wait! In this specific sentence, 'тя' (she) is the subject, so the adjective refers to the person (feminine), not the word 'момиче'. This is a trick question for B1 students!
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsMostly yes, but it can also imply a 'good' or 'nice' girl in terms of behavior, especially when used by older people.
Yes, it is common for young women. However, for someone over 30, 'хубава жена' is usually more appropriate.
Because 'момиче' is a neuter noun in Bulgarian grammar, and adjectives must match the noun's gender.
It can be, but it's also used platonically by friends and family. It's not as strong as 'красавица'.
You say 'много хубаво момиче'.
The plural is 'хубави момичета'.
No, it is a very standard and polite compliment in Bulgaria.
Absolutely! It's a very common way for parents to talk about their daughters.
'Хубаво' is more common and casual; 'красиво' is slightly more formal and emphasizes high aesthetic beauty.
Use the definite article: 'хубавото момиче'.
Expressions liées
Красиво момиче
synonymBeautiful girl
Хубаво момче
similarHandsome/Nice boy
Хубава жена
similarBeautiful woman
Симпатично момиче
similarCute/Likable girl
Хубавица
specialized formA beauty
