🇧🇬 Bulgarian phrases

How to Say "Dog" in Bulgarian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
куче
"Dog" in Bulgarian · say it like koo-cheh

The most natural way to say "Dog" in Bulgarian is куче. 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

пес
more casual and often used in everyday speech
кученце
diminutive form, used affectionately for puppies or small dogs

When to use it

Use 'куче' when referring to a dog in general. It is appropriate in both formal and informal contexts. You can use 'пес' when speaking casually with friends. 'Кученце' is perfect when talking about a puppy or when you want to express affection.

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Examples in Bulgarian

BulgarianEnglish
Моето куче е много игриво.My dog is very playful.
Тя има малко кученце.She has a small puppy.
Common mistake
A common mistake is to confuse 'куче' with 'котка', which means cat.

The fastest way to remember it

Vocabulary you only read fades fast. Vocabulary you say out loud sticks. Hear куче, 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

Какво е значението на думата 'куче'?

'Куче' означава домашен любимец, известен със своята лоялност.

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