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Bulgarian Vocabulary → Celebrations and Festivities → Birthday Parties

Birthdays are one of the most important celebrations in our lives. It is a time to celebrate the day we were born and the people we have become. In Bulgaria, birthday parties are no exception. In this lesson, we will learn some vocabulary related to birthday parties and the cultural practices surrounding them in Bulgarian.

Consider exploring these related pages after completing this lesson: Nature & How to Say Hello and Greetings.

Basic Vocabulary

Here are some basic words and phrases you might encounter in a Bulgarian birthday party:

Bulgarian	Pronunciation	English
рожден ден	['roʒ.den den]	birthday
торта	['tor.ta]	cake
свещи	['sveshti]	candles
парти	['par.ti]	party
подарък	[po.da.rak]	gift
покана	['po.ka.na]	invitation

The Birthday Celebration

The birthday celebration in Bulgaria can vary depending on the person and the culture. Some people celebrate birthdays with a big party, while others prefer a more intimate gathering with family and close friends.

One traditional Bulgarian birthday practice is to pull the ears of the person celebrating their birthday. This practice is considered a symbol of good health and longevity. After the ear pulling, the person whose birthday it is might receive wishes for the year ahead and blow out the candles on the cake.

It is also common for guests to bring gifts to the birthday party. These gifts can range from simple cards or flowers to more elaborate presents depending on the relationship between the giver and the receiver.

During the party, guests might sing the "Happy Birthday" song in Bulgarian, which goes like this:

"Честит Рожден Ден" (Chestit Rozhden Den) or "Happy Birthday to You" "Честит Рожден Ден" (Chestit Rozhden Den) or "Happy Birthday to You" "Честит Рожден Ден, (име на човека)!" (Chestit Rozhden Den, (ime na choveka)!) "Честит Рожден Ден" (Chestit Rozhden Den) или "Happy Birthday to You!"

Traditional Bulgarian Birthday Foods

In addition to cake, there are traditional Bulgarian foods that are often served during a birthday party. These can include banitsa (a pastry made with eggs and cheese), tutmanik (a bread filled with feta cheese), and kozunak (a sweet bread filled with raisins).

To accompany these dishes, drinks such as rakia (a traditional Bulgarian brandy made from grapes) or Bulgarian wine are often served. These beverages are also symbolic and can represent health and prosperity in the coming years.

Conclusion

Birthdays are an important part of Bulgarian culture, and it's always a great opportunity to celebrate with friends and family. By learning the vocabulary related to birthday parties in Bulgarian, you can better participate in the cultural practices surrounding these celebrations, and perhaps even join in singing "Честит Рожден Ден" with your Bulgarian counterparts!

Sources

Impressive work on finishing this lesson! Explore these additional pages to enhance your understanding: Countries Dyrzhavi Държави & Geography.

Table of Contents - Bulgarian Course - 0 to A1

Course Presentation

Alphabet and sounds

Greetings and Introductions

Bulgarian Traditions

Nouns and Adjectives

At the Restaurant

Bulgarian Cinema and Literature

Verbs and Tenses

Traveling

Bulgarian Music

Future Tense and Modals

Celebrations and Festivities

Bulgarian Theatre and Performance Arts

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