bulgaria: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples
A2Neutral to Formal
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What does “bulgaria” mean?
A country in Southeast Europe, located on the Balkan Peninsula.
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Definition
Meaning and Definition
A country in Southeast Europe, located on the Balkan Peninsula.
The nation, its culture, people (Bulgarians), language (Bulgarian), or anything pertaining to the country.
Dialectal Variation
British vs American Usage
Differences
No significant difference in usage of the name. Spelling is identical. Differences arise only in contextual references (e.g., 'holiday' vs. 'vacation' in Bulgaria).
Connotations
Similar connotations in both varieties: a Balkan/Eastern European country, known for its Black Sea coast, mountains, and Cyrillic alphabet.
Frequency
Equal frequency as a country name. Slight variations in collocation frequency (e.g., 'on holiday in Bulgaria' is more common in UK English).
Grammar
How to Use “bulgaria” in a Sentence
[Subject] is/lies in Bulgaria.[Verb] from Bulgaria.[Noun] of Bulgaria.Vocabulary
Collocations
Examples
Examples of “bulgaria” in a Sentence
adjective
British English
- She brought back some lovely Bulgarian pottery.
- He's studying Bulgarian history.
American English
- We tried a traditional Bulgarian restaurant.
- She is of Bulgarian descent.
Usage
Meaning in Context
Business
Bulgaria is an emerging market in the EU.
Academic
The medieval Bulgarian Empire played a key role in Slavic cultural development.
Everyday
We're thinking of going to Bulgaria for our summer holidays.
Technical
Bulgaria is a unitary parliamentary republic with a population of approximately 6.5 million.
Vocabulary
Synonyms of “bulgaria”
Neutral
Weak
Watch out
Common Mistakes When Using “bulgaria”
- Incorrect: 'I went in Bulgaria.' (Correct: 'I went to Bulgaria.')
- Incorrect: 'He is from Bulgarian.' (Correct: 'He is from Bulgaria.' or 'He is Bulgarian.')
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
The official language is Bulgarian, a South Slavic language that uses the Cyrillic alphabet.
Yes, Bulgaria has been a member of the European Union since January 1, 2007.
Bulgaria is known for its Black Sea coast, the Rila Monastery, rose oil production, yogurt, and ancient Thracian treasures.
It depends on your nationality. Bulgaria is in the EU but is not yet part of the Schengen Area for passport-free travel. Check current visa requirements before travelling.
A country in Southeast Europe, located on the Balkan Peninsula.
Bulgaria is usually neutral to formal in register.
Bulgaria: in British English it is pronounced /bʌlˈɡeə.ri.ə/, and in American English it is pronounced /bʌlˈɡɛr.i.ə/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.
Learning
Memory Aids
Mnemonic
Think: BULGar wheat fields and mountAINS. BULG-ARIA.
Conceptual Metaphor
CONTAINER (A country you can be IN or go TO).
Practice
Quiz
What is the capital city of Bulgaria?