A2 · Unit 12
Congratulations & condolences
You will choose considerate words for joy and grief.
New words
to congratulate
to congratulate on an occasion
"Честитя"
can also describe repeated action: "Всяка година ѝ честитя празника"
.
condolences
grief
sympathy
help at a difficult time
happy
warmly
please accept my condolences
I am happy for you
you have my support
I do not know what to say
Happy birthday!
Happy name day!
Congratulations!
For any good news: a new job, a baby, a car. Reply: "Благодаря!"
congratulations
wish
wish
defeat
happiness
joy
sadness
warm-hearted
Considerate help
Mr Petrov, a colleague
Трябва да си тръгна по-рано. Баща ми почина вчера.
I need to leave early. My father died yesterday.
Приемете моите съболезнования. Много съжалявам за загубата ви.
Please accept my condolences. I am very sorry for your loss.
Mr Petrov, a colleague
Благодаря ви. Днес не ми се говори много.
Thank you. I do not feel like talking much today.
Разбирам. Ако желаете, ще поема срещата ви следобед.
I understand. If you would like, I will cover your meeting this afternoon.
Mr Petrov, a colleague
Това ще ми помогне много. Ще ви изпратя бележките.
That will help me a lot. I will send you the notes.
Добре. Ще поема срещата ви.
All right. I will cover your meeting.
Mr Petrov, a colleague
Благодаря ви за съчувствието и помощта.
Thank you for your sympathy and help.
Examples
Поздравявам те за новата работа; радвам се за тебе!
Congratulations on your new job; I am happy for you!
Утре ще честитя имения ден на съседката ни.
Tomorrow I will wish our neighbour a happy name day.
Честит рожден ден! Желая ти здраве и добри приятели.
Happy birthday! I wish you good health and good friends.
Благодаря ви сърдечно за помощта в този труден момент.
Thank you warmly for your help at this difficult time.
Приемете моите искрени съболезнования за загубата на баща ви.
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your father.
Не знам какво да кажа, но съм до тебе.
I do not know what to say, but I am here for you.
Не е нужно да криеш скръбта си от мене.
You do not need to hide your grief from me.
Съчувствието понякога е просто да останеш и да изслушаш.
Sometimes showing sympathy is simply staying and listening.
С вас съм; ако желаете, ще донеса вечеря.
You have my support; if you would like, I will bring dinner.
Честито за новия дом! Ще видим ли тебе и Елена в неделя?
Congratulations on your new home! Will we see you and Elena on Sunday?
Ако ти трябва помощ с кутиите, ще дойда в десет и ще помогна.
If you need help with the boxes, I will come at ten and help.
За мене е важно да се виждаме и да си помагаме по-често.
It matters to me that we see each other and help each other more often.
Independent practice
Write 45–70 words to an imaginary friend. Congratulate them on their new home, offer help and arrange to meet. Mention how you keep in touch. Use reciprocal "се"
and one full form: "мене"
or "тебе"
. Read your text aloud.
- I chose a greeting for a happy occasion.
- I offered specific help and a time to meet.
- I used
"се"
for a mutual action and"мене"
or"тебе"
. - The model is an example; my answer can be different.
Честито за новия дом! Ще видим ли тебе и Елена в неделя?
Congratulations on your new home! Will we see you and Elena on Sunday?
Ако ти трябва помощ с кутиите, ще дойда в десет и ще помогна.
If you need help with the boxes, I will come at ten and help.
За мене е важно да се виждаме и да си помагаме по-често.
It matters to me that we see each other and help each other more often.
Поддържаме връзка със съобщения, дори когато сме заети.
We keep in touch by messaging, even when we are busy.