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English - Bulgarian

Place

pleɪs
Extremely common
600 - 700
600 - 700
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място, позиция, место, заведение, поставям

Place meanings in Bulgarian

място

Example:
This is a beautiful place.
Това е красиво място.
I need to find a place to park.
Трябва да намеря място за паркиране.
Usage: informalContext: Used to refer to a physical location or spot.
Note: This is the most common usage of 'place', indicating a specific location.

позиция

Example:
She holds a high place in the company.
Тя заема висока позиция в компанията.
He is in a difficult place right now.
Той е в трудна позиция в момента.
Usage: formalContext: Used in professional or abstract contexts to refer to a role or status.
Note: This meaning emphasizes a social or professional standing.

место

Example:
Is there any place left in the bus?
Има ли място в автобуса?
We found a nice place for the picnic.
Намерихме хубаво място за пикника.
Usage: informalContext: Commonly used in everyday conversations about locations or areas.
Note: Synonymous with 'място', it can also refer to an area for an activity.

заведение

Example:
Let's go to that place for dinner.
Да отидем в онова заведение за вечеря.
This place has great coffee.
Това заведение има страхотно кафе.
Usage: informalContext: Used when referring to a restaurant, bar, or similar establishment.
Note: Often used in casual conversation about dining or socializing.

поставям

Example:
Please place the book on the shelf.
Моля, постави книгата на рафта.
He placed his trust in her.
Той постави доверието си в нея.
Usage: formal/informalContext: Used when referring to the act of setting something down or establishing a relationship.
Note: This is a verb form of 'place', indicating action rather than location.

Place's synonyms

location

Location refers to a particular place or position.
Example: The location of the new office is downtown.
Note: Location is often used in a more specific context, emphasizing the exact position or site of something.

site

Site refers to a place where something is located or where an event takes place.
Example: The construction site is buzzing with activity.
Note: Site is commonly used to refer to a specific area designated for a particular purpose, such as a construction site or a historical site.

spot

Spot refers to a particular place or location.
Example: Let's meet at our favorite spot in the park.
Note: Spot is often used informally to refer to a specific, usually small, place that is known or favored by someone.

venue

Venue refers to the place where an event or activity happens.
Example: The wedding reception will be held at a beautiful venue by the beach.
Note: Venue is typically used to describe a place where gatherings, performances, or events are held.

setting

Setting refers to the surroundings or environment in which something is located or takes place.
Example: The novel's setting is a quaint village in the countryside.
Note: Setting is often used in literary or artistic contexts to describe the time and place in which a story or scene unfolds.

Place expressions, common phrases

in place

Functioning or positioned correctly; ready or prepared.
Example: Make sure all the decorations are in place before the party starts.
Note: The phrase 'in place' signifies being correctly positioned or prepared, unlike just the word 'place' which refers to a location.

out of place

Not in the proper or usual location or arrangement; inappropriate.
Example: His loud laughter was out of place during the somber ceremony.
Note: Contrary to the word 'place' representing a location, 'out of place' refers to something being inappropriate or not in its proper location.

take place

To happen or occur.
Example: The meeting will take place in the conference room at 3 p.m.
Note: While 'place' refers to a location, 'take place' denotes an event happening or occurring at a specific location.

know one's place

To understand and accept one's position or rank in a social hierarchy.
Example: She always knew her place in the company and never overstepped her boundaries.
Note: Unlike 'place' which denotes a physical location, 'know one's place' refers to understanding one's social status or position.

all over the place

Disorganized or scattered; lacking a clear direction.
Example: His thoughts were all over the place during the exam, making it hard to focus.
Note: In contrast to the word 'place' indicating a specific location, 'all over the place' implies being disorganized or scattered in thoughts or actions.

Place everyday (slang) expressions

hangout

Hangout is a relaxed and informal place where people often spend time socializing or relaxing.
Example: This cafe is our favorite hangout on weekends.
Note: Hangout specifically denotes a place where people gather, socialize, or relax.

joint

Joint is slang for a particular place, especially a restaurant or bar.
Example: Let's grab a bite at that new burger joint downtown.
Note: Joint is commonly used informally and typically refers to places where people eat, drink, or hang out.

digs

Digs refer to one's living quarters or residence.
Example: His new digs in the city are really stylish.
Note: Digs is more informal and often implies a sense of style or comfort in one's living space.

pad

Pad is slang for one's residence or living space.
Example: Come hang out at my pad this Friday.
Note: Pad is a casual and familiar term for a place where someone lives or stays.

hood

Hood is short for neighborhood, referring to a specific area or district.
Example: I grew up in a rough neighborhood.
Note: Hood is often used informally and can imply a sense of community or belonging in a specific area.

crib

Crib is slang for one's home, house, or apartment.
Example: Let's have a movie night at my crib this weekend.
Note: Crib is a more informal and affectionate term for one's living space or residence.

Place - Examples

The place was crowded.
Мястото беше пренаселено.
I need to find a quiet place to study.
Трябва да намеря тихо място, за да уча.
This is a beautiful place to visit.
Това е красиво място за посещение.

Place grammar

Place - Noun (Noun) / Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: place
Conjugations
Noun, plural (Noun, plural): places
Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): place
Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): placed
Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): placing
Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): places
Verb, base form (Verb, base form): place
Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): place
Syllables, Separation and Stress
place Contains 1 syllables: place
Phonetic transcription: ˈplās
place , ˈplās (The red syllable is stressed)

Place - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.
place: 600 - 700 (Extremely common).
This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.
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