Bulgarian–English dictionary

завръщащ се

Someone who returns from a long absence. · zavrashtasht se

завързан

(figuratively) Complex, complicated, or intricate. · zavarzan

завързвам очите на

To cover the eyes, in order to make someone unable to see. · zavarzvam ochite na

завъртам

(transitive) In dancing, to turn around in a small circle with one's partner, holding hands or arms. · zavartam

завъртам се

(intransitive) To perform a twirl. · zavartam se

завъртане

A movement where a person spins round elegantly; a pirouette. · zavartane

завъртулка

A fancy twisting or curling shape usually made from a series of spirals and loops. · zavartulka

завъртя

(transitive) In dancing, to turn around in a small circle with one's partner, holding hands or arms. · zavartya

завъ́рша

(transitive) To finish, terminate. · zavarsha

завършвам

(transitive) To complete, as time or distance. · zavarshvam

завършвам наравно

(cricket, archaic) Of a batter: to hit (a ball) from the off side to the leg side, especially with an inclined bat; also, to hit (a short-length ball directed at the leg stump) with an inclined bat so as to deflect the ball between the legs and the wicket. [from 19th c.] · zavarshvam naravno

завършвам университет

(intransitive, ergative) To be recognized by a school or university as having completed the requirements of a degree studied at the institution. · zavarshvam universitet

завършване

That which completes, perfects, or equips thoroughly; acquirement; attainment; that which constitutes excellence of mind, or elegance of manners, acquired by education or training. · zavarshvane

завършек

An end or conclusion. · zavarshek

завършен

Completed; effected; established. · zavarshen

завърше́ност

The state or condition of being complete. · zavarshenost

загадка

A difficult question or riddle, especially one using a play on words in the answer. · zagadka

загадъчен

Mystified or of an obscure nature; not easy to perceive. · zagadachen

загар

A darkening of the skin resulting from exposure to sunlight or similar light sources. · zagar

загарям

(transitive, intransitive) To change to a tan colour due to exposure to the sun. · zagaryam

загасване

The action of making or becoming extinct; annihilation. · zagasvane

загатвам

(intransitive) To refer to something indirectly or by suggestion; to invoke it by implication rather than mention. · zagatvam

загатвам предварително

(often in a Biblical context) To show or suggest ahead of time; to represent beforehand. · zagatvam predvaritelno

зага́тване

An indirect reference; a hint; a reference to something supposed to be known, but not explicitly mentioned. · zagatvane

загатнат

Suggested indirectly, without being directly expressed. · zagatnat

заги́вам

(intransitive) To die; to cease to live. · zagivam

заги́на

(intransitive) To die; to cease to live. · zagina

загинал

Killed, especially in battle. · zaginal

заглава

Of, relating to, or intended for the head. · zaglava

заглавен ред

The upper portion of a page (or other) layout. · zaglaven red

заглавие

(cinematography, television) A piece of text appearing on screen as a subtitle or other part of a film or broadcast, describing dialogue (and sometimes other sound) for viewers who cannot hear. · zaglavie

заглавка

(UK, AU) The title (normally in a large and distinctive font) of a newspaper or other periodical at the top of the front page; (by extension) the publication itself or the rights to it. · zaglavka

заглуша́

(transitive) To make soundproof. · zaglusha

заглушавам

(transitive) To suppress vibrations (mechanical) or oscillations (electrical) by converting energy to heat (or some other form of energy). · zaglushavam

заглушен

(technology) With the sound turned off; usually on silent or in silent mode. · zaglushen

заглушител

Anything that mutes or deadens sound. · zaglushitel

заглъхвам

(intransitive) To sink away; to disappear gradually; to grow dim; to vanish. · zaglahvam

загноявам

(intransitive) To become septic; to become rotten. · zagnoyavam

заговарям

(transitive) To speak to first; to address; to greet. · zagovaryam

за́говор

(legal) An agreement between two or more persons to break the law at some time in the future. · zagovor

заговорник

An accomplice in a plot. · zagovornik

заговорнича

(intransitive) To secretly plot or make plans together, often with the intention to bring bad or illegal results; to collude, to connive, to plot. · zagovornicha

загорял

Having dark skin as a result of exposure to the sun or an artificial process intended to mimic this effect. · zagoryal

загра́бвам

To seize power from another, usually by illegitimate means. · zagrabvam

загра́бване

The wrongful seizure of something by force, especially of sovereignty or other authority. · zagrabvane

заградено поле

An enclosed piece of land, usually small and arable and used for small-scale food production, and often with a dwelling next to it; in particular, such a piece of land rented to a farmer (a crofter), especially in Scotland, together with a right to use separate pastureland shared by other crofters. · zagradeno pole

заграждам

(transitive, architecture) To enclose with boarding, lathing, etc., so as to conceal (for example, pipes) or to bring to a required form. · zagrazhdam

загражде́ние

Material used to make fences, fences used as barriers or an enclosure. · zagrazhdenie

За́греб

The capital and largest city of Croatia. · Zagreb

загребвам

(transitive) To pour or serve something with a ladle. · zagrebvam

загребвам вода

(transitive) To take in or take on (water) over the sides of a vessel. · zagrebvam voda

загребване

The movement of an oar or paddle through water: either the cycle of movement as a whole, or the propelling phase (as opposed to the return); the manner in which such movements are made; a rowing style. · zagrebvane

загребни

(rowing) The member of a crew who steers the shell and coordinates the power and rhythm of the rowers. · zagrebni

загрижен

(of things) Accompanied with, or causing, anxiety; worrying. · zagrizhen

загриженост

That which affects one’s welfare or happiness. A matter of interest to someone. · zagrizhenost

загръщам

To wrap around, surround; to envelop. · zagrashtam

загръщам се

(transitive) To wrap (a person, face etc.) in fabric or another covering, for warmth or protection; often with up. · zagrashtam se

загрявам

(colloquial, regional) To realise something; to catch on; to recognize someone or something. · zagryavam

загряващ

Causing heat. · zagryavasht

загуба

The action or progress of wasting; extravagant consumption or ineffectual use. · zaguba

загу́бвам

(intransitive) To be defeated (in a game, competition, contest, etc.) · zagubvam

загуби

A negative consequence or loss that occurs or is required to occur. · zagubi

загубил надежда

In low spirits from loss of hope or courage. · zagubil nadezhda

загу́бя

(intransitive) To be defeated (in a game, competition, contest, etc.) · zagubya

загърлям

To heap or draw earth around plants. · zagarlyam

зад

Behind; later in time; following. · zad

зад кърмата

In the direction of the stern; backward (motion); to the rear. · zad karmata

задавам

(transitive) To answer; to address. · zadavam

зада́вя

(transitive) To prevent (someone) from breathing or talking by strangling or filling the windpipe. · zadavya

зада́вям

(transitive) To prevent (someone) from breathing or talking by strangling or filling the windpipe. · zadavyam

зада́ние

A goal or objective. · zadanie

зада́ча

(countable) A set of tasks that fulfills a purpose or duty; an assignment set by an employer, or by oneself. · zadacha

задвижвам

(transitive) To activate, or to put into motion; to animate. · zadvizhvam

задвижване

The process of propelling, driving, or pushing, typically forward or onward; a propulsive force or impulse. · zadvizhvane

задвижващ

Having the power of driving or impelling; giving an impulse; moving; impellent. · zadvizhvasht

задгробен живот

(metaphysical) The remainder of time that elapses after death. · zadgroben zhivot

задгро́бен свят

A supposed world that is entered after death; the realm of the afterlife. · zadgroben svyat

задействам

(transitive) To shock (someone) into taking action or being alert · zadeystvam

заделя

To designate or set aside (someone or something) for a particular purpose; to allocate. · zadelya

заде́лям

To set aside for a purpose. · zadelyam

за́ден

(comparable, phonetics) Pronounced with the highest part of the body of the tongue toward the back of the mouth, near the soft palate (most often describing a vowel). · zaden

заден капак

(automotive) A hinged board or hatch at the rear of a vehicle that can be lowered for loading and unloading. · zaden kapak

за́ден план

A part of the picture that depicts scenery to the rear or behind the main subject; context. · zaden plan

задигам

(transitive, engineering) To amplify; to signal boost. · zadigam

задимен

Filled with smoke. · zadimen

задкрилка

(aviation) A hinged surface on the trailing edge of the wings of an aeroplane, used to increase lift and drag. · zadkrilka

задкулисен

Relating to, or situated in the area behind a stage. · zadkulisen

задкулисно

Taking place offstage (as above). · zadkulisno

задлъжнял

Obligated, especially financially. · zadlazhnyal

задминавам

To pass a slower moving object or entity (on the side closest to oncoming traffic). · zadminavam

задморски

(archaic) Beyond the sea. · zadmorski

задна скорост

The gear setting of an automobile that makes it travel backwards. (Denoted with symbol R on a shifter's labeling.) [from 19th c.] · zadna skorost

задна част

The back or hindmost part; that which is behind, or last in order. · zadna chast

задни светлини

One of a pair of red lights mounted on the rear of a vehicle, so it can be seen from the rear at night. · zadni svetlini

за́дник

(euphemism) A person's buttocks. · zadnik

за́дница

The rear of the body, especially the part between the neck and the end of the spine and opposite the chest and belly. · zadnitsa

заднишком

(archaic, Geordie) Towards the back or rear; backwards. [First attested prior to 1150.] · zadnishkom

заднояване

(medicine) The act of suppurating. · zadnoyavane

задово́лен

In a state of satisfaction. · zadovolen

задоволителен

Adequate, reasonable, or decent, but not excellent. · zadovolitelen

задоволство

The state or degree of being contented or satisfied. · zadovolstvo

задоволя́

(transitive) To give contentment or satisfaction to; to satisfy; to make happy. · zadovolya

задоволя́вам

(transitive) To give contentment or satisfaction to; to satisfy; to make happy. · zadovolyavam

задоволяване

The act of indulging. · zadovolyavane

задрасквам

(transitive) To cross out something with lines etc. · zadraskvam

задруга

A company of people that share the same interest or aim. · zadruga

задръжка

restraint; a device or part of a device that operates to restrain. · zadrazhka

задръствам

To block or slow passage through (often with 'up). · zadrastvam

задръствам се

(intransitive) To become clogged. · zadrastvam se

задръстване

Something that prevents something from passing. · zadrastvane

задрямвам

To pass from a state of wakefulness into sleep. · zadryamvam

задстомашна жлеза

(anatomy) A gland near the stomach which secretes a fluid into the duodenum to assist with food digestion. · zadstomashna zhleza

заду'шен

Poorly ventilated; partially plugged. · zadu'shen

задух

(pathology) A long-term respiratory condition, in which the airways may unexpectedly and suddenly narrow, often in response to an allergen, cold air, exercise, or emotional stress. Symptoms include wheezing, shortness of breath, chest tightness, and coughing. · zaduh

задуша

(intransitive) To be unable to breathe because of obstruction of the windpipe (for instance food or other objects that go down the wrong way, or fumes or particles in the air that cause the throat to constrict). · zadusha

задушавам

(cooking) To cook in a small amount of liquid, in a covered pan, somewhere between steaming and boiling. · zadushavam

задушавам се

(intransitive) To be suffocated. · zadushavam se

задушаване

A grip or control so strong as to stifle or cut off. · zadushavane

задушевен

Radiating warmth and friendliness; genial. · zadusheven

задушевно

In an intimate manner. · zadushevno

задушен

Stale-smelling or stuffy. · zadushen

задушено

(uncountable, countable) A dish cooked by stewing. [from 18th c.] · zadusheno

задушлив

That stifles. · zadushliv

задълбочавам

(transitive) To make deep or deeper · zadalbochavam

задълбочавам се

(intransitive) To become deeper · zadalbochavam se

задълбочен

Intent; focused; showing a lot of concentration. · zadalbochen

задължа́вам

(transitive) To assign (a debit) to an account. · zadalzhavam

задължен

(usually with 'to') Obligated to provide, display, or do something for another; indebted, obliged for a bounden duty. · zadalzhen

задължен съм

(intransitive) To be indebted to someone. · zadalzhen sam

задълже́ние

An action, state of mind, or object one has an obligation to perform for another, adopt toward another, or give to another. · zadalzhenie

задълженост

State of owing money; being in debt. · zadalzhenost

задължителен

Required; obligatory; mandatory. · zadalzhitelen

задънена улица

(chiefly, British) A street that ends in a dead end. · zadanena ulitsa

задържа́

(law enforcement) To seize or take (a person) by legal process; to arrest. · zadarzha

задъ́ржам

(law enforcement) To seize or take (a person) by legal process; to arrest. · zadarzham

задържам се

(transitive) To cause to come to a halt. · zadarzham se

задържан

Someone who is detained, especially in custody or confinement. · zadarzhan

задъ́ржане

(legal) The act of seizing or taking by legal process; arrest. · zadarzhane

задържане на газове

The state of having gas, often smelly, trapped (and when released, frequently with noise) in the digestive system of a human and some other animals; wind; and when released, a flatus, a fart. · zadarzhane na gazove

задъ́хам се

(intransitive) To be unable to breathe because of obstruction of the windpipe (for instance food or other objects that go down the wrong way, or fumes or particles in the air that cause the throat to constrict). · zadaham se

задъхан

Panting and out of breath. · zadahan

задъхвам

(countable, uncountable) The ability to breathe easily. · zadahvam

задъ́хвам се

(intransitive) To be unable to breathe because of obstruction of the windpipe (for instance food or other objects that go down the wrong way, or fumes or particles in the air that cause the throat to constrict). · zadahvam se

задъхване

A quick breathing; a catching of the breath; a gasp: the panting of animals such as a dog with their tong hung out- as a form of thermoregulation. · zadahvane

задъхващ се

Having difficulty breathing; gasping. · zadahvasht se

задявам се

(intransitive) To engage in banter or playful conversation. · zadyavam se

задявка

Sharp, good-humoured, playful, typically spontaneous conversation. · zadyavka

заедно

In company; together. · zaedno

за́едност

(uncountable) The state or quality of being together. · zaednost

за́ек

(uncountable) The meat from this animal. · zaek