Hello!

Greet people and introduce yourself

Greetings

BulgarianEnglishWhen to use
Здравей!Hello!informal, one person
Здравейте!Hello!formal or plural
Как си?How are you?informal
Как сте?How are you?formal/plural
Добре съмI am finereply to "how are you?"
Добро утроGood morninguntil about noon
Добър денGood afternoonmidday onwards
Добър вечерGood eveningin the evening
Лека нощGood nightbefore sleeping
ДовижданеGoodbyeformal
ЧаоByeinformal

Introductions

  • Как се казваш? - What is your name? (informal)
  • Казвам се... - My name is...
  • Приятно ми е - Nice to meet you

Politeness

  • Моля - Please / You're welcome
  • Благодаря - Thank you
  • Извинете - Excuse me (formal)
  • Съжалявам - I'm sorry