Learn some Bulgarian phrases

Learn to read the Bulgarian alphabet before visiting. It's not difficult, however it will assist you in comprehending many indicators. The Cyrillic script is used in Bulgarian. It resembles the Latin alphabet in appearance, but here's the catch: certain characters look the same but are pronounced differently. Although signs in English or transliterated Bulgarian are common in big towns and touristy regions, being able to read Bulgarian will be necessary for your journey.

There are many foreign words in the Bulgarian language that will help you understand what is written if you know how to read. Let's imagine you notice the letters "P" or "-" on a sign. Doesn't seem right, does it? If you could read, you'd notice that the first word is pronounced [res-toh-RANT]. Is it simple? You're in front of a dining establishment. The second term is [SNEK-bar], which indicates that you are looking at a snack-bar. Keep in mind that Bulgarian is a phonetic language (with a few exceptions), which means you read what you write, making it simple to learn.