Bulgarian Word of the Day
чакам
CHA-kam • verb — 27th of Apr, 2026
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Meaning: to wait (to remain in place or delay action until something happens)
Examples
- Чакам автобуса на спирката.
(I am waiting for the bus at the stop.) - Чакам резултатите от теста.
(I am waiting for the test results.) - Трябва да чакам ред пред кабинета.
(I have to wait in line in front of the office.)
Synonyms
- изчаквам
- очаквам
Чакам is an imperfective verb used for ongoing or repeated waiting (I am waiting / I wait). The perfective counterpart is изчакам, used when emphasizing waiting until a result is reached (I will wait until...). Common constructions: 'чакам някого/нещо' (wait for someone/something) and 'чакам на опашка' (wait in line).
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