bou2 gaa1 lei6 aa3 jan4保加利亞人保加利亚人
Jyutpingbou2 gaa1 lei6 aa3 jan4
Yalebóu gā leih a yàhn
Definition
Bulgarian; Bulgarian people.
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How it's used
Adding the suffix 人 to a country name is the standard way to refer to the people of that nation. This construction is highly productive and applies to almost every country in the world. It is used in both formal and informal contexts without any change in tone.
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go3個goExamples
I know a Bulgarian, he really likes to eat.
Related words
Common phrases
to know a Bulgarian
to have met a Bulgarian
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Grammar guides
- NegationHow to say no, not, didn't, and don't in Cantonese. The four main negation words and when to use each one.
- Numbers and moneyCounting, talking about money, and asking how much things cost. Includes the two words for two and the everyday words for dollars and cents.
- Aspect markersCantonese has no tenses, but it does have aspect markers. Learn how zo2, gwo3, gan2, and hai2 dou6 show completion, experience, and ongoing action.
