In this lesson you will learn simple Bulgarian phrases for meeting someone: giving your own name, asking another person's name, and responding politely. Listen to the recording, repeat each phrase, and copy the speaker's rhythm and intonation.
Objectives
- Give your own name using two natural Bulgarian expressions.
- Ask someone's name informally or politely.
- Respond politely when you meet someone.
Phrases
I am Ana.
A simple way to give your own name.My name is Ana.
Literally 'I call myself Ana'; another natural self-introduction.What is your name? (informal, one person)
Use with a friend or classmate.What is your name? (polite, one person or more than one person)
Use with someone you address politely, or with several people.Nice to meet you.
A polite response when you meet someone.Explanations
Giving your own name
Use "Аз съм Ана." or "Казвам се Ана." to give your own name. "Аз съм" literally means 'I am'; "Казвам се" literally means 'I call myself'. Both are natural in a simple self-introduction.
Asking someone's name
Use "Как се казваш?" with one person you address informally, such as a friend or classmate. Use "Как се казвате?" with one person you address politely, or with more than one person. The verb form changes with the person you are asking.
Responding politely
"Приятно ми е." is a polite response when you meet someone. It stays the same whether you speak to one person or several. Listen to the recording, repeat each phrase, and copy the speaker's rhythm and intonation.
Dialogue
A: Hello! I am Ana. What is your name?
B: Hello! My name is Ivan. Nice to meet you.
A: Nice to meet you. What is your name? (polite)
B: My name is Ivan Petrov.
Pronunciation
Listen to the recording, repeat each phrase, and copy the speaker's rhythm and intonation.
Common mistake
Using "Как се казвате?" with a friend or classmate.
With a friend or classmate, use "Как се казваш?".
Practice
Listen to the recording and repeat the phrase that means 'I am Ana.'
The phrase begins with "Аз съм".
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Аз съм Ана."Аз съм Ана." means 'I am Ana.'
Listen to the recording and repeat the phrase that means 'My name is Ana.'
The phrase begins with "Казвам се".
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Казвам се Ана."Казвам се Ана." means 'My name is Ana.'
Listen to the recording and repeat the phrase you would use to ask a friend their name.
Use the informal form with one person.
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Как се казваш?"Как се казваш?" is the informal way to ask one person's name.
You can now give your name, ask someone's name informally or politely, and respond politely when you meet someone.
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