Food & Drink
How to Say “a glass of wine” in Macedonian
What Does “чаша вино” Mean?
The Macedonian expression for “a glass of wine” is чаша вино (Latin: čaša vino). It belongs to the category of Macedonian food and beverage vocabulary. Macedonian belongs to the South Slavic language family and is the official language of North Macedonia, with about 1.5 million speakers. Because it is written phonetically in a 31-letter Cyrillic alphabet, every word is pronounced exactly as it is spelled — a big head start for new learners.
Grammar note: Чаша means "glass" or "cup"; "Чаша вода" is a glass of water.
How to Pronounce чаша вино
чаша вино is pronounced “čaša vino” — the transliteration maps each Cyrillic letter to a predictable Latin equivalent, with no silent letters or irregular spellings to watch out for. Stress in Macedonian generally falls on the third-to-last syllable in longer words, though for shorter words and phrases it often falls on the first syllable. Tap “Play Audio” above to listen to the pronunciation.
When to Use “чаша вино”
Food is central to Macedonian culture and hospitality. Macedonian cuisine features dishes like tavče gravče (bean stew), ajvar (pepper relish), and fresh Ohrid trout. Knowing food vocabulary helps you explore local markets and restaurants with confidence.
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say "a glass of wine" in Macedonian?
"a glass of wine" in Macedonian is чаша вино. It is pronounced "čaša vino" — Macedonian is a phonetic language so every letter maps to a consistent sound.
How do you pronounce чаша вино?
чаша вино is pronounced "čaša vino". Macedonian uses the Cyrillic alphabet but is fully phonetic — once you know the letters, you can pronounce any word correctly. Tap the “Play Audio” button on this page to hear it pronounced.
Is "a glass of wine" formal or informal in Macedonian?
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
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