Understanding Bulgarian Prepositions
Prepositions are little words that help us understand where things are, when things happen, and how things are related to each other. In Bulgarian, just like in English, prepositions are very important.
Common Bulgarian Prepositions
Important Points
- в (in)
- на (on)
- с (with)
- за (for)
- от (from)
- до (to)
- под (under)
- над (over)
- между (between)
- пред (in front of)
- зад (behind)
- след (after)
These prepositions help us describe where things are, like 'in the box' or 'on the table.' They also help us talk about time, like 'after school' or 'before dinner.'
When using prepositions, we usually put them before a noun. The noun tells us more about what the preposition is describing. For example, 'в кутията' means 'in the box.'
Examples
- Котката е на масата.
- Момчето отива в училище.
- Тя говори с приятел.
Special Rules for Bulgarian Prepositions
Some prepositions in Bulgarian change the form of the noun that comes after them. This is called a case change. It's like a little magic trick that helps the sentence make sense.
Examples
- Той идва от града.
- Книгата е за детето.
- Тя е пред училището.
The best way to get good at using prepositions is to practice. Try making your own sentences using different prepositions. Think about where things are, when things happen, and how things are related.
Examples
- Кучето е под стола.
- Мама се връща след работа.
- Топката е между обувките.