Useful Phrases
How to Say “Do you speak English?” in Macedonian
What Does “Зборувате ли англиски?” Mean?
The Macedonian expression for “Do you speak English?” is Зборувате ли англиски? (Latin: Zboruvate li angliski?). It belongs to the category of handy everyday Macedonian phrases. 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: Formal. Informal: "Зборуваш ли англиски?".
How to Pronounce Зборувате ли англиски?
Зборувате ли англиски? is pronounced “Zboruvate li angliski?” — 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 “Зборувате ли англиски?”
This phrase is part of the essential everyday Macedonian toolkit. These expressions come up constantly in conversation and are worth memorising early in your learning journey. Knowing them will help you feel more comfortable in basic social interactions.
This is an informal expression, used with friends, family, and people your own age.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say "Do you speak English?" in Macedonian?
"Do you speak English?" in Macedonian is Зборувате ли англиски?. It is pronounced "Zboruvate li angliski?" — Macedonian is a phonetic language so every letter maps to a consistent sound.
How do you pronounce Зборувате ли англиски??
Зборувате ли англиски? is pronounced "Zboruvate li angliski?". 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 "Do you speak English?" formal or informal in Macedonian?
This is an informal expression, used with friends, family, and people your own age.
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