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Language barrier between Brits and Bulgarians

Amanda Author:Amanda posts : 1179   (Master)Date : 01-28-12 23:53

Language barrier between Brits and Bulgarians

I was explaining to our waiters that we are expecting groups of English tourists to stay, i explained that they will ask for some different things, like vinigar or gravy on chips, i asked that they do not question this and just politly give them what they request. The next morning a guest asked for preservitives on toast (in Bulgaria preservitives are condoms) the waiter kept full composure but had the sense to call me, he then explained what the guest requested and enquired if he should ...
I was explaining to our waiters that we are expecting groups of English tourists to stay, i explained that they will ask for some different things, like vinigar or gravy on chips, i asked that they do not question this and just politly give them what they request. The next morning a guest asked for preservitives on toast (in Bulgaria preservitives are condoms) the waiter kept full composure but had the sense to call me, he then explained what the guest requested and enquired if he should take the condom out of the wrapper or leave it in Razz

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Amanda Author:Amanda posts : 1179   (Master)Date : 01-28-12 23:56

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Doug has lived in Bulgaria for 7 years and is yet to master the language, he for 7 years after meetings etc with local Bulgarians ends by shaking hands and saying super dooper, in Bulgarian this means great ass.
arron Author:arron posts : 3665   (Master)Date : 01-28-12 23:58

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and what is wrong with a condom on your toast Amanda! I thought that was the norm x
Amanda Author:Amanda posts : 1179   (Master)Date : 01-29-12 00:02

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I agree my darling, but it is a bit chewy if you dont cut it up 1st Wink x
Amanda Author:Amanda posts : 1179   (Master)Date : 01-29-12 00:15

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for the 1st 2 years in Bulgaria, i tried to make polite conversation with numerous taxi drivers, i commented on the roads by saying in Bulgarian "Bulgaria oojus mnogo putka" thinking i was saying Bulgaria has a lot of big holes in the roads, taxi driver all said " da Bulgaria Mnogo" (yes Bulgaria has lots)whilst smiling, i continued with the conversation by saying Englia malko Putka (England only has little ones). After two years i was told i must not say this as it is not polite, i enquired ...
for the 1st 2 years in Bulgaria, i tried to make polite conversation with numerous taxi drivers, i commented on the roads by saying in Bulgarian "Bulgaria oojus mnogo putka" thinking i was saying Bulgaria has a lot of big holes in the roads, taxi driver all said " da Bulgaria Mnogo" (yes Bulgaria has lots)whilst smiling, i continued with the conversation by saying Englia malko Putka (England only has little ones). After two years i was told i must not say this as it is not polite, i enquired why, and was told it is rude to women, still not quite understanding, i asked again "why" i was informed in no uncertain terms i was saying Bulgaria has lots of big vigina's and England only has little ones holes in the road are named dupka not putka.

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frankinstein Author:frankinstein posts : 99   (Intermediate)Date : 01-29-12 00:24

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They had quite a giggle at your expense Amanda. How funny!!!!
arron Author:arron posts : 3665   (Master)Date : 01-29-12 00:50

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a very simlar word to turkey ( poika) in Bulgarian but very funny. I was set up by Niki from the Castle when he took me to his home town of Harmanli ant at his local restaurant got me to order C@@@ for my dinner! x Booze
Amanda Author:Amanda posts : 1179   (Master)Date : 01-29-12 00:53

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Hi Franc, its been a very interesting learning curve to say the least, these are just a few embarrasing moments, there are more that are far more embarrasing eg my life guard asked where the whistle was, i explained i would go to Smolyan and purchase one, i continued to Smolyan requesting a Sverka which is a whistle and got some awful looks, no shop had what i wanted, i gave up after 2 hours. Returning to our hotel, i explained to the life guard that no shop had them, he asked what i asked ...
Hi Franc, its been a very interesting learning curve to say the least, these are just a few embarrasing moments, there are more that are far more embarrasing eg my life guard asked where the whistle was, i explained i would go to Smolyan and purchase one, i continued to Smolyan requesting a Sverka which is a whistle and got some awful looks, no shop had what i wanted, i gave up after 2 hours. Returning to our hotel, i explained to the life guard that no shop had them, he asked what i asked for so i repeated, Mojelee edno sverks (can i have a whistle) he laughed and explained i was asking for oral sex they mean the same thing, just glad that no one agreed to my demands but it was a bad hair day Razz the list goes on

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Amanda Author:Amanda posts : 1179   (Master)Date : 01-29-12 00:54

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Hi Franc, its been a very interesting learning curve to say the least, these are just a few embarrasing moments, there are more that are far more embarrasing eg my life guard asked where the whistle was, i explained i would go to Smolyan and purchase one, i continued to Smolyan requesting a Sverka which is a whistle and got some awful looks, no shop had what i wanted, i gave up after 2 hours. Returning to our hotel, i explained to the life guard that no shop had them, he asked what i asked ...
Hi Franc, its been a very interesting learning curve to say the least, these are just a few embarrasing moments, there are more that are far more embarrasing eg my life guard asked where the whistle was, i explained i would go to Smolyan and purchase one, i continued to Smolyan requesting a Sverka which is a whistle and got some awful looks, no shop had what i wanted, i gave up after 2 hours. Returning to our hotel, i explained to the life guard that no shop had them, he asked what i asked for so i repeated, Mojelee edno sverks (can i have a whistle) he laughed and explained i was asking for oral sex they mean the same thing, just glad that no one agreed to my demands but it was a bad hair day Razz the list goes on

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Snow White Author:Snow White posts : 1491   (Master)Date : 01-29-12 02:09

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Does Pippa mean anything in Bulgarian? I gather in Greek and also in Polish it means BJ! My husband is always cautious about shouting it in public when we're on holiday, just in case!