докато

This is the 141st most frequent Bulgarian word.


докато

"Докато" means "while" or "until" in English, depending on context.


Here, 'докато' is used to mean 'while', indicating simultaneity between two actions.

Прочетох книгата, докато чаках автобуса.

I read the book while waiting for the bus.


Here, 'докато' means 'until', marking the endpoint of an action or state.

Ще продължа да работя, докато не свърша задачата.

I will keep working until I finish the task.


In this case, 'докато' conveys the condition 'as long as', specifying the prerequisite for the action or situation.

Докато знаеш правилата, можеш да играеш играта.

As long as you know the rules, you can play the game.