🇧🇬 Bulgarian phrases

How to Say "Do you speak English?" in Bulgarian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
Говорите ли английски?
"Do you speak English?" in Bulgarian · say it like goh-voh-ree-teh lee ahn-gliys-kee

The most natural way to say "Do you speak English?" in Bulgarian is Говорите ли английски?. Tap the speaker above to hear it, then say it back out loud. That is the fastest way to make it stick.

Other ways to say it

Вие говорите ли английски?
More formal, using the polite form 'Вие'.
Ти говориш ли английски?
Casual form, used among friends.

When to use it

Use this phrase when you want to ask someone if they can communicate in English. It is appropriate in both formal and informal settings. Adjust the formality based on your relationship with the person you are speaking to.

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Examples in Bulgarian

BulgarianEnglish
Извинете, говорите ли английски?Excuse me, do you speak English?
Common mistake
A common mistake is to forget the question form; make sure to include 'ли' for it to be a proper question.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear Говорите ли английски?, repeat it a few times, then use it in a real sentence. SPAIKING lets you practice exactly that, speaking Bulgarian with a coach that corrects your pronunciation in real time. You can start with two free conversations.

Frequently asked questions

Как да попитам някой дали говори английски?

Можете да кажете 'Говорите ли английски?' или 'Ти говориш ли английски?' в зависимост от формалността.

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