In this episode of Learn Bulgarian with Aleksandra, we dive into one of the most useful and fun topics: food and drinks! 🍞☕🍎 By the end of this lesson, you’ll know how to order something simple at a café or restaurant in Bulgarian, ask for prices, and sound polite while doing it.
👉 What you’ll learn today:
Key vocabulary for everyday items like bread, coffee, tea, soup, and more.
The difference between Искам (Iskam – I want) and Бих искал/искала (Bih iskal/iskala – I would like) – and how to use them politely.
How to specify quantities with един/една/едно (edin / edna / edno – one) when ordering.
Useful survival phrases like Може ли…? (Mozhe li – Can I have?) and Колко струва? (Kolko struva – How much is it?)
A practical dialogue between a customer and a waiter to help you practice real-life situations.
A quick listener exercise to test your skills and boost your confidence.
Whether you’re traveling to Bulgaria, living abroad, or just curious about the language, this episode will give you the tools to confidently enjoy a meal or coffee in Bulgarian.
✨ Don’t forget – if you want to keep learning, you can book private lessons with me on italki. I offer classes for beginners and conversational practice for intermediate learners. The link is in the description!
Key Phrases from Today’s Lesson
Искам … — Iskam … (I want …)
Бих искал … — Bih iskal … (I would like …, male speaker)
Бих искала … — Bih iskala … (I would like …, female speaker)
Един/една/едно … моля — Edin/edna/edno … molya (One … please)
Може ли …? — Mozhe li …? (Can I have …?)
Колко струва? — Kolko struva? (How much is it?)
Благодаря — Blagodarya (Thank you)
Book a lesson with me on italki: https://www.italki.com/en/teacher/11347647