Animals
How to Say “dog” in Macedonian
What Does “куче” Mean?
The Macedonian expression for “dog” is куче (Latin: kuche). It belongs to the category of Macedonian animal vocabulary. Macedonian is a South Slavic language written in the Cyrillic alphabet and spoken by about 1.5 million people, primarily in North Macedonia. It is fully phonetic — every letter makes a consistent sound — so once you learn the 31-letter alphabet you can read and pronounce any word.
How to Pronounce куче
куче is pronounced “kuche” — 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 “куче”
Animal vocabulary in Macedonian is useful both for everyday conversation and for understanding Macedonian folk culture, where animals play an important role in traditional stories and rural life.
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
Grammar Notes
Key grammar elements in this expression: neuter, noun. Understanding these building blocks helps you form your own Macedonian sentences. The OpaLingo Journey covers these grammar concepts in detail with interactive exercises.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say "dog" in Macedonian?
"dog" in Macedonian is куче. It is pronounced "kuche" — Macedonian is a phonetic language so every letter maps to a consistent sound.
How do you pronounce куче?
куче is pronounced "kuche". 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 "dog" formal or informal in Macedonian?
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
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