A1 Collocation 中性

Нямам време.

нямам време

I don't have time.

意思

Being too busy for something.

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文化背景

In Bulgaria, 'Нямам време' is often a polite way to say 'no' to social invitations. It's rarely taken as a personal insult. The concept of 'Balkan Time' means that even if someone says they 'have no time,' they might still sit for a 2-hour coffee if the conversation is good. In modern Sofia offices, 'Нямам време' is a status symbol. It shows you are an 'important' person with many responsibilities. On social media, 'Нямам време' is used to dismiss 'haters' or drama, similar to 'I don't have time for this' in English.

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Softening the blow

Always add 'сега' (now) or 'днес' (today) to make the refusal feel temporary rather than permanent.

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Don't be too blunt

Just saying 'Нямам време' and walking away is considered quite rude in Bulgaria.

意思

Being too busy for something.

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Softening the blow

Always add 'сега' (now) or 'днес' (today) to make the refusal feel temporary rather than permanent.

⚠️

Don't be too blunt

Just saying 'Нямам време' and walking away is considered quite rude in Bulgaria.

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The 'Da' Rule

Remember: Нямам време + ДА + Verb. This is the most common sentence structure you will use.

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The Coffee Exception

Even if someone says 'Нямам време', if you offer a 'бързо кафе' (quick coffee), they might still say yes.

自我测试

Fill in the correct form of the verb 'нямам'.

Ние ______ време за почивка днес.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: нямаме

The subject is 'Ние' (We), so the verb must be 'нямаме'.

Choose the correct preposition/particle.

Нямам време ____ уча за изпита.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: да

Before a verb (уча), we use the particle 'да'.

Match the Bulgarian phrase with its English meaning.

1. Нямах време. 2. Няма да имам време. 3. Нямам време.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 1-C, 2-A, 3-B

This tests tense recognition.

Which phrase is most appropriate for a formal email?

You need to tell your boss you can't do a task.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: За съжаление нямам време в момента.

Adding 'За съжаление' and 'в момента' makes it professional.

🎉 得分: /4

视觉学习工具

When to use 'Нямам време'

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Work

  • Deadlines
  • Meetings
  • Emails

Social

  • Invites
  • Parties
  • Calls
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Personal

  • Chores
  • Hobbies
  • Sleep

练习题库

4 练习
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'нямам'. Fill Blank A1

Ние ______ време за почивка днес.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: нямаме

The subject is 'Ние' (We), so the verb must be 'нямаме'.

Choose the correct preposition/particle. Choose A2

Нямам време ____ уча за изпита.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: да

Before a verb (уча), we use the particle 'да'.

Match the Bulgarian phrase with its English meaning. Match A2

将左侧的每个项目与右侧的配对匹配:

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: 1-C, 2-A, 3-B

This tests tense recognition.

Which phrase is most appropriate for a formal email? situation_matching B1

You need to tell your boss you can't do a task.

✓ 正确! ✗ 不太对。 正确答案: За съжаление нямам време в момента.

Adding 'За съжаление' and 'в момента' makes it professional.

🎉 得分: /4

常见问题

10 个问题

No, 'не имам' is not used in Bulgarian. It always contracts to 'нямам'.

It's better to say 'За съжаление нямам време в момента' to be more professional.

'Време' is the general concept of time. 'Час' is a specific hour on the clock or a school lesson.

Use the past tense: 'Нямах време'.

No. Although 'време' means weather, you would say 'Времето е хубаво' (The weather is good), not 'Имам време'.

It's a more informal way to say 'I don't have a time slot for that'.

Yes, it's very common in SMS and chat apps.

In this phrase, yes. It is the direct object and doesn't change.

Use the future negative: 'Няма да имам време'.

It's a culturally acceptable way to manage social pressure and prioritize tasks.

相关表达

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Зает съм

synonym

I am busy

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Няма време

similar

There is no time

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Губя време

builds on

To waste time

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Печеля време

contrast

To gain/buy time

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Свободно време

contrast

Free time

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