Significado
The act of having a phone call.
Contexto cultural
Bulgarians often use the word 'GSM' (произнася се 'джи-ес-ем') instead of 'телефон' when referring to mobile phones, though 'говоря по телефона' remains the standard phrase for the action. It is common to hear people speaking loudly on their phones in public spaces like buses or trains. This is generally tolerated, though younger generations are becoming more sensitive to it. Phone etiquette often involves a very quick 'Ало' or 'Да' when answering, and a 'Чао' or 'Чуваме се' when hanging up. In business, 'говоря по телефона' is a valid reason to delay a meeting or a task, reflecting the importance of direct verbal communication in Bulgarian work culture.
The 'Path' Rule
Always use 'по' for media. Think of it as the path the information takes (radio, TV, phone).
Article Alert
Don't forget the '-а' at the end of 'телефона'. Without it, you sound like a robot.
Significado
The act of having a phone call.
The 'Path' Rule
Always use 'по' for media. Think of it as the path the information takes (radio, TV, phone).
Article Alert
Don't forget the '-а' at the end of 'телефона'. Without it, you sound like a robot.
Sound Native
Drop the 'Аз'. Just say 'Говоря по телефона'. It sounds much more natural.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing preposition and article.
Той говори ______ телефона.
The preposition 'по' is used to indicate the medium of communication in Bulgarian.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct option:
'По' is the correct preposition and 'телефона' uses the correct short definite article.
Complete the dialogue.
Мария: Можеш ли да дойдеш? Иван: Не, сега ______ по телефона.
The first-person singular form 'говоря' is needed to match the subject 'Иван'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'Извинете, говоря по телефона'?
This phrase is used to inform others that you are currently engaged in a conversation.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Prepositions for Media
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosТой говори ______ телефона.
The preposition 'по' is used to indicate the medium of communication in Bulgarian.
Select the correct option:
'По' is the correct preposition and 'телефона' uses the correct short definite article.
Мария: Можеш ли да дойдеш? Иван: Не, сега ______ по телефона.
The first-person singular form 'говоря' is needed to match the subject 'Иван'.
When would you say 'Извинете, говоря по телефона'?
This phrase is used to inform others that you are currently engaged in a conversation.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, it's correct but less common than 'говоря по телефона'.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Because it's not the subject. After a preposition, masculine nouns use the short article '-а'.
You can still say 'говоря по телефона', but 'говоря по Вайбър/Скайп' is more specific.
Yes, it usually describes the current ongoing action.
Use the imperfect tense: 'Говорех по телефона'.
It's common, but keep your voice down to be polite.
'Говоря' is the conversation; 'звъня' is the act of making the phone ring.
No, for radio you would say 'говоря по радиото'.
No, 'джиесем' (GSM) and 'мобилен' are also used.
Frases relacionadas
звъня по телефона
similarTo call on the phone
затварям телефона
contrastTo hang up the phone
вдигам телефона
builds onTo pick up the phone
разговарям
specialized formTo converse/discuss
