Teodora Kurteva Rabovyanova

Assoc. Prof. Teodora Kurteva Rabovyanova is an Associate Professor at the Department of Modern Bulgarian Language, Faculty of Modern Languages, St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo. Her research focuses on Bulgarian linguistics, syntax, and semantics, with particular emphasis on causative verbs, transitivity, and language culture.

• University: St. Cyril and St. Methodius University of Veliko Tarnovo
• Department: Department of Modern Bulgarian Language

Her work explores the evolving dynamics of the Bulgarian verb system, including de-reflexive verbs, poly-prefixed verbs, and the stylistic and grammatical implications of these phenomena. She actively participates in projects like Oral Communication in the Digital Age and Bulgarian Language in a Globalizing World, which aim to digitize spoken language archives and analyze Bulgarian's role in international contexts.

Recent publications highlight her expertise in causative verbs, transitivity, and their cultural reflections in Bulgarian phraseology. Her contributions include studies on prepositional syntax, colloquial verb usage, and the interplay between literal and figurative meanings in polysemous verbs.

• Notable Projects:
  • Oral Communication in the Digital Age
  • Bulgarian Language in a Globalizing World
  • Oral Communication – Current Issues and Scientific Solutions