Food & Drink
How to Say “delicious” in Macedonian
What Does “вкусно” Mean?
The Macedonian expression for “delicious” is вкусно (Latin: vkusno). It belongs to the category of Macedonian food and beverage vocabulary. The Macedonian language — South Slavic, written in Cyrillic, and spoken by around 1.5 million people centred on North Macedonia — is one of the easier languages to read aloud: its 31-letter alphabet is fully phonetic, so each letter keeps the same sound in every word.
Grammar note: "Вкусно е!" means "It is delicious!". Masculine вкусен, feminine вкусна.
How to Pronounce вкусно
вкусно is pronounced “vkusno” — 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.
Every letter has one fixed sound; the Macedonian alphabet chart with audio lets you hear each of them.
When to Use “вкусно”
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 "delicious" in Macedonian?
"delicious" in Macedonian is вкусно. It is pronounced "vkusno" — Macedonian is a phonetic language so every letter maps to a consistent sound.
How do you pronounce вкусно?
вкусно is pronounced "vkusno". 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 "delicious" formal or informal in Macedonian?
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
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