във

Bulgarian

Alternative forms

• в (v)

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): [vɤf]

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Preposition

във • (vǎv)

1. Alternative form of в (v)

Usage notes

In writing, във (vǎv) is used in front of words starting with ⟨в⟩ or ⟨ф⟩ and в (v) is used elsewhere. In speech, в (v) and във (vǎv) are used interchangeably. In writing and in speech, във is also used as a stressed form of в (v), even before words not beginning with ⟨в⟩ or ⟨ф⟩, as in

Тя е във къщата, а не отвън.

Tja e vǎv kǎštata, a ne otvǎn.

She is in the house, not outside.

In verse, във (vǎv) can also be used in front of words not starting with ⟨в⟩ or ⟨ф⟩ in order to maintain the syllable structure of the line.