Bulgarian Word of the Day
малко
MAL-ko • adverb / adjective — 13th of May, 2026
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Meaning: a little; a bit; (can also mean) small (in certain forms)
Examples
- Имам малко време.
(I have a little time.) - Може ли да ми дадеш малко хляб?
(Can you give me a little bread?) - Работата е малко по-трудна, отколкото мислех.
(The work is a bit harder than I thought.)
Synonyms
- немного
- малък
Use малко to express a small amount or degree: before a noun for quantity (малко вода = a little water) or before adjectives/adverbs to mean 'a bit' (малко по-трудна = a bit harder). As an adjective the related form малък/малка/малко describes size. Common in everyday speech as a softener (e.g., Може ли малко помощ? = Could I have a little help?). Pronounce with stress on the first syllable: MAL-ko.
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