Дядо Мраз

Bulgarian

Etymology

дядо (djado, “grandfather, old man”) +‎ мраз (mraz, “frost”)

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): [ˈdʲa̟do ˈmras]
  • Audio (Standard Bulgarian):(file)
  • Syllabification(key): Дя‧до Мраз

Proper noun

Дя́до Мраз • (Djádo Mraz) m

  1. (Slavic mythology) Old Man Winter, Father Frost (personificaiton of winter, frost, stillness)

Usage notes

Commonly viewed as the good old saint bringing presents to children who were good in deeds and wishes.

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