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Sofia

Sofia

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The capital and largest city of Bulgaria in the west
  • proper noun
  • /soʊˈfiːə/
: Sofía
  • Ciao, Sofia.
  • Sofia, Bulgaria
  • Sofia in 1988

Nice, This is Vasuvukov from Sofia, Bulgaria.

Examples

  • What should we eat tonight in Sofia and what should we eat there?

  • Remember, we're doing this for my sister, Sofia, and your parents.

    Masquerade (2021)

  • How can I help you, Sofia?

    Stream (2024)

  • Is this acceptable to you, Sofia?

    Girl Next (2021)

  • This is your big moment, Sofia, so don't screw up.

    The Thief Lord (2006)

  • Simion says they like to be wooed, so we're going to headquarters in Sofia to do the whole song and dance.

    Watcher (2022)

  • Sofia, is that right?

    The Brutalist (2024)

  • Matthew Brunwasser is a freelance journalist based in Sofia, Bulgaria.

    Academic text (2007)

  • This is your granddaughter Sofia’s engagement party!

    Five Aces (1999)

  • Many tourists visit Sofia to explore its vibrant culture and delicious food.

Surface Forms

Sofia main

Etymology

Sofia comes from the Greek word sophia, meaning 'wisdom', and the city was named after a church called Saint Sophia ('Holy Wisdom'). A helpful way to remember Sofia is to think of 'wisdom', like in the word philosophy, which shares the same Greek root.