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How to Say “English language” in Macedonian
What Does “англиски јазик” Mean?
The Macedonian expression for “English language” is англиски јазик (Latin: angliski jazik). It belongs to the category of vocabulary for world languages. Spoken by roughly 1.5 million people, mainly in North Macedonia, Macedonian is a South Slavic language with a 31-letter Cyrillic alphabet. Its spelling is completely phonetic: each letter always represents the same sound, so reading and pronunciation come quickly once you know the alphabet.
How to Pronounce англиски јазик
англиски јазик is pronounced “angliski jazik” — 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 “англиски јазик”
Language names in Macedonian are adjectives, usually ending in -ски (as in македонски, англиски). They are used with the verb "зборувам" (I speak) — for example, "Зборувам македонски" means "I speak Macedonian". Add "јазик" (language) for the full noun phrase, as in "македонски јазик".
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say "English language" in Macedonian?
"English language" in Macedonian is англиски јазик. It is pronounced "angliski jazik" — Macedonian is a phonetic language so every letter maps to a consistent sound.
How do you pronounce англиски јазик?
англиски јазик is pronounced "angliski jazik". 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 "English language" formal or informal in Macedonian?
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
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