Understanding the Bulgarian Past Simple Tense
The Past Simple Tense in Bulgarian is used to talk about actions that happened and were completed in the past. It is similar to saying 'I ate' or 'She played' in English.
How to Form the Past Simple Tense
To form the Past Simple Tense in Bulgarian, you need to know the verb stem and add the correct ending. The endings change based on the person and number (I, you, he/she, we, you all, they).
Important Points
- For masculine singular, add '-х' or '-ах'.
- For feminine singular, add '-х' or '-ах' and '-а'.
- For neuter singular, add '-х' or '-ах' and '-о'.
- For plural, add '-хме', '-хте', or '-ха'.
Examples
- Аз ядох ябълка.
- Тя игра на двора.
- Те четоха книга.
When to Use the Past Simple Tense
Important Points
- To describe a completed action in the past.
- To talk about a series of past events.
- To express a past habit or routine.
Examples
- Вчера ходих на училище.
- Той сготви вечеря и гледа филм.
- Когато бях малък, играех футбол всеки ден.