Macedonian Meaning in English

word

US

ˌmækəˈdoʊnjən/, /ˌmæsəˈdoʊnjən

mak-uh-DOH-nee-un

UK

ˌmæsɪˈdəʊniən

mas-i-DOH-nee-uhn

Definition

Macedonian refers to anything related to Macedonia, especially the people, culture, or the Slavic language spoken there.

Usage & Nuances

Can be an adjective ('Macedonian food') or noun ('He is a Macedonian'). Refers mainly to North Macedonia today. 'Macedonian' language is distinct from ancient Macedonian. Sometimes confused with ancient Greek region; context is important.

• Spanish: macedonio - macedonia (idioma)
• Portuguese (BR): macedônio - macedônio (idioma)
• Portuguese (PT): macedónio - macedónio (língua)
• Chinese (Simplified): 马其顿的 - 马其顿语
• Chinese (Traditional): 馬其頓的 - 馬其頓語
• Hindi: मकदोनियाई - मकदोनियाई (भाषा)
• Arabic: مقدوني - مقدونية (اللغة)
• Bengali: ম্যাসিডোনীয়
• Russian: македонский - македонец
• Japanese: マケドニアの - マケドニア人
• Vietnamese: Macedonia - người Macedonia - tiếng Macedonia
• Korean: 마케도니아의 - 마케도니아인
• Turkish: Makedon - Makedonca
• Urdu: مقدونی
• Indonesian: Makedonia - orang Makedonia - bahasa Makedonia

Example Sentences

He is a Macedonian from Skopje.

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The Macedonian language is written in Cyrillic.

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She made a delicious Macedonian salad.

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Many people don't know that Macedonian is a Slavic language, not Greek.

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I love trying different foods, and Macedonian cuisine has some great flavors.

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During his trip, he picked up a few phrases in Macedonian.

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