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bulgarisch
Bulgarian
Relating to the country Bulgaria, its inhabitants, its culture, or its language.
example
Wir haben in einem bulgarischen Restaurant zu Abend gegessen.
We had dinner at a Bulgarian restaurant.
bulgarisch
Bulgarian
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Meanings
Usage tips
Word formation
Adjectives for countries or regions in German are often formed with the ending '-isch'. So the country 'Bulgarien' (Bulgaria) becomes the adjective 'bulgarisch' (Bulgarian).
EXAMPLE
Die bulgarische Schwarzmeerküste ist ein beliebtes Urlaubsziel.
The Bulgarian Black Sea coast is a popular vacation destination.
Lowercase spelling
Adjectives derived from country names are written in lowercase in German. However, if you mean the language as a noun, you write it with a capital letter.
EXAMPLE
Er lernt die bulgarische Sprache.
He is learning the Bulgarian language.
Typical collocations
The adjective 'bulgarisch' (Bulgarian) is often used to describe things that are typical of the country, such as 'die bulgarische Küche' (Bulgarian cuisine), 'bulgarische Musik' (Bulgarian music), or 'bulgarische Traditionen' (Bulgarian traditions).
EXAMPLE
Ich mag die bulgarische Küche sehr, besonders den Schopska-Salat.
I really like Bulgarian cuisine, especially Shopska salad.
Compare with
bulgarisch vs Bulgare
Bulgarian
'bulgarisch' and 'der Bulgare' both refer to Bulgaria. The difference is in the part of speech and in how they are used. 'bulgarisch' is an adjective and describes, for example, a language, food, a culture, or a person. 'der Bulgare' is a noun and means a man from Bulgaria or with Bulgarian citizenship. Learners may confuse the words because they look very similar. Remember: 'bulgarisch' describes something; 'der Bulgare' is a person.
bulgarisch
Meine Nachbarin kocht heute ein bulgarisches Gericht.
My neighbor is cooking a Bulgarian dish today.
Bulgare
In unserer Nachbarschaft wohnt ein Bulgare, der sehr gut Deutsch spricht.
A Bulgarian man lives in our neighborhood who speaks German very well.
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