🇧🇬 Bulgarian phrases

How to Say "How old are you?" in Bulgarian

The SPAIKING TeamJuly 27, 2026
На колко години си?
"How old are you?" in Bulgarian · say it like nah kol-ko go-deen-ee see

The most natural way to say "How old are you?" in Bulgarian is На колко години си?. 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

Колко години имаш?
more casual and can be used among friends
На колко години сте?
formal version, used when addressing someone respectfully

When to use it

You can use this phrase when you want to know someone's age. It is common in both casual and formal conversations. Make sure to adjust your tone based on your relationship with the person you are asking.

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Examples in Bulgarian

BulgarianEnglish
На колко години е брат ти?How old is your brother?
На колко години си ти?How old are you?
Common mistake
Learners often forget to use the correct form of 'you' based on formality.

The fastest way to remember it

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Frequently asked questions

Is it polite to ask someone's age?

It depends on the context; in some cultures, it may be considered impolite.

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