A2 · Unit 8
Repairs and neighbours
You'll report a broken appliance and complain about noisy neighbours.
New words
broken
For food, "развален"
means 'gone off'.
flow
Most often: "Кранът тече."
, "Тече вода."
water heater
In many flats hot water comes from a heater in the bathroom.
repairman
fix
Ongoing action: "оправям"
.
neighbour
For a woman: "съседка"
.
building manager
Usually a neighbour chosen by the residents of the entrance.
noise
"Вдигам шум"
= I'm making noise. Many buildings have quiet hours — rules differ by town and building.
blocked
For a sink, a toilet, even a nose: "Носът ми е запушен."
radiator
No hot water
Georgi, the landlord
Ало, Георги е. Какво става?
Hello, it's Georgi. What's up?
Здравейте, бойлерът е развален и няма топла вода.
Hello, the water heater is broken and there's no hot water.
Georgi, the landlord
Откога?
Since when?
От снощи.
Since last night.
Georgi, the landlord
Добре, ще пратя майстор утре сутринта. Удобно ли е в девет?
OK, I'll send a repairman tomorrow morning. Is nine convenient?
Да, ще съм вкъщи.
Yes, I'll be at home.
Georgi, the landlord
А мивката? Вече не е ли запушена?
And the sink? Isn't it blocked any more?
Не, вече е наред.
No, it's fine now.
Georgi, the landlord
Чудесно. До утре!
Great. See you tomorrow!
Examples
Мивката в кухнята е запушена.
The kitchen sink is blocked.
Бойлерът е развален и няма топла вода.
The water heater is broken and there's no hot water.
Тече вода от тавана в банята.
Water is leaking from the bathroom ceiling.
Радиаторът в спалнята не топли.
The radiator in the bedroom isn't heating.
Може ли да пратите майстор до утре?
Could you send a repairman by tomorrow?
Съседите от горния етаж правят много шум.
The neighbours upstairs make a lot of noise.
След десет вечерта трябва да е тихо.
After ten in the evening it should be quiet.
Ще се обадя на домоуправителя за асансьора.
I'll call the building manager about the lift.