How to say “Hello” in Bulgarian
The most common way to say “hello” in Bulgarian. Tap to copy or hear it pronounced.
Здравей
In a sentence
English
Hello, how are you?
Bulgarian
Здравей, Как си?
Frequently asked
How do you say "Hello" in Bulgarian?
"Hello" in Bulgarian is "Здравей". This is the most common everyday rendering; depending on context, formal/informal or dialectal variants may apply.
How is "Здравей" written in Bulgarian?
Bulgarian uses the Cyrillic alphabet, an alphabet. "Здравей" is the standard left-to-right written form.
How do you pronounce "Здравей" in Bulgarian?
Tap the speaker icon on this page to hear "Здравей" pronounced by a native-style synthetic voice. For practice, repeat the phrase out loud immediately after listening — the rhythm and stress are usually what trips learners up, not the individual sounds.
What does "Здравей" mean in English?
"Здравей" is the Bulgarian way of saying "Hello" in English. It's used in everyday conversation in roughly the same situations as the English original.
Are there formal or informal ways to say "Hello" in Bulgarian?
Many languages — including Bulgarian — distinguish formal and informal registers, and may also vary by speaker gender, plurality, or regional dialect. "Здравей" is the most broadly understood form; for register-specific variants, use the full translator above with your exact sentence.
Where is Bulgarian spoken?
Bulgarian is spoken by an estimated 8 million people worldwide. Use the language page to translate full text and explore where the language is used.
Is there a free Bulgarian dictionary?
Yes — Polytranslator provides a free Bulgarian dictionary with word-by-word translations and example usage. Click the dictionary link on this page to look up individual words from "Здравей" or any other Bulgarian text.