Feelings

1. Щастлив съм

   Shtast-liv sam

   I'm happy

   Usage

   Deep, lasting contentment; for everyday small pleasures "Радвам се" fits better

   Grammar Note

   A woman says "Щастлива съм"

2. Радвам се

   Rad-vam se

   I'm glad

   Usage

   The core way of saying you are pleased. "Радвам се да се запознаем" is "nice to meet you"

   Grammar Note

   A reflexive verb, so it does not change with the speaker's gender

3. Развълнуван съм

   Raz-val-nu-van sam

   I'm excited

   Usage

   Keyed up with anticipation. It can also cover nervous excitement, so a smile helps make the sense clear

   Grammar Note

   A woman says "Развълнувана съм"

4. Горд съм

   Gord sam

   I'm proud

   Usage

   Said about an achievement; "Горд съм с теб" means "I'm proud of you"

   Grammar Note

   A woman says "Горда съм"

5. Олекна ми

   O-lek-na mi

   I'm relieved

   Usage

   Literally "it became light for me" — for the moment a worry lifts, when the bag turns up or the test comes back clear

   Grammar Note

   An impersonal construction, so it does not change with gender

6. Обичам те

   O-bi-cham te

   I love you

   Usage

   A weighty phrase for a partner or family — not for someone you have just met

7. Харесва ми

   Ha-res-va mi

   I like it

   Usage

   Literally "it pleases me" — the thing is the subject. Works for shopping, food and scenery alike

8. Липсваш ми

   Lips-vash mi

   I miss you

   Usage

   Literally "you are missing to me"; used with someone close, at a farewell or in a message

9. Тъжен съм

   Ta-zhen sam

   I'm sad

   Usage

   The basic way to say how you feel

   Grammar Note

   A woman says "Тъжна съм"

10. Жалко

    Zhal-ko

    What a pity

    Usage

    A one-word response when plans fall through or you hear bad news

11. Разочарован съм

    Ra-zo-cha-ro-van sam

    I'm disappointed

    Usage

    A calm way to register a complaint about service — often more effective than raising your voice

    Grammar Note

    A woman says "Разочарована съм"

12. Самотен съм

    Sa-mo-ten sam

    I'm lonely

    Usage

    For the feeling on a solo trip; the plain fact is "Пътувам сам" in the Useful Phrases category

    Grammar Note

    A woman says "Самотна съм"

13. Ядосан съм

    Ya-do-san sam

    I'm angry

    Usage

    A strong word — in a complaint it usually works better to open with "Разочарован съм"

    Grammar Note

    A woman says "Ядосана съм"

14. Нервен съм

    Ner-ven sam

    I'm on edge

    Usage

    Covers both irritation and nerves — it also works for "I'm nervous" before an exam or interview

    Grammar Note

    A woman says "Нервна съм"

15. Страх ме е

    Strah me e

    I'm scared

    Usage

    Literally "fear is on me". Name what you fear with "от": "Страх ме е от кучета" — I'm afraid of dogs

    Grammar Note

    An impersonal construction, so it does not change with gender

16. Изненадан съм

    Iz-ne-na-dan sam

    I'm surprised

    Usage

    Neutral — it covers a good surprise and a bad one alike

    Grammar Note

    A woman says "Изненадана съм"

17. Притеснен съм

    pri-TES-nen sam

    I'm worried

    Usage

    For a concrete worry — luggage that has not arrived, someone you cannot reach

    Grammar Note

    A woman says "Притеснена съм"

18. Стресиран съм

    Stre-si-ran sam

    I'm stressed

    Usage

    An English loan, in everyday use especially among younger speakers

    Grammar Note

    A woman says "Стресирана съм"

19. Срам ме е

    Sram me e

    I'm embarrassed

    Usage

    Built like "Страх ме е"; also used when you feel shy about speaking up in front of people

20. Скучно ми е

    Skuch-no mi e

    I'm bored

    Usage

    Literally "it is boring to me". Said to a host or a guide it is rude — keep it for people you know well

21. Уморен съм

    U-mo-ren sam

    I'm tired

    Usage

    The least awkward way to say you would like to call it a day

    Grammar Note

    A woman says "Уморена съм"

22. Спи ми се

    Spi mi se

    I'm sleepy

    Usage

    Literally "sleep is coming over me" — handy for explaining jet lag

23. Добре съм

    Dob-re sam

    I'm fine

    Usage

    The standard answer to "Как сте?", and also "I'm all right" after a fall

    Grammar Note

    An adverb, so it does not change with gender

24. Спокоен съм

    Spo-ko-en sam

    I'm calm

    Usage

    Useful after an accident or a scare, to tell people you are steady

    Grammar Note

    A woman says "Спокойна съм"

25. Много е смешно

    Mno-go e smesh-no

    That's really funny

    Usage

    A response to a joke. Aimed at a person, "смешно" can land as "ridiculous", so keep it on the story or the situation

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