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How to Say “flower” in Macedonian
What Does “цвеќе” Mean?
The Macedonian expression for “flower” is цвеќе (Latin: cveḱe). It belongs to the category of Macedonian weather and seasons vocabulary. 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.
Grammar note: Neuter noun. The plural is цвеќиња. The masculine цвет is also used for a single bloom.
How to Pronounce цвеќе
цвеќе is pronounced “cveḱe” — 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.
New to Cyrillic? Start with the alphabet used for Macedonian and you will be able to read words like this one.
When to Use “цвеќе”
Weather is a universal conversation starter. Macedonian weather vocabulary is especially useful if you plan to visit North Macedonia, where the climate varies from continental in the north to Mediterranean-influenced in the south around Lake Ohrid.
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say "flower" in Macedonian?
"flower" in Macedonian is цвеќе. It is pronounced "cveḱe" — Macedonian is a phonetic language so every letter maps to a consistent sound.
How do you pronounce цвеќе?
цвеќе is pronounced "cveḱe". 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 "flower" formal or informal in Macedonian?
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
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