Love & Romance
How to Say “girlfriend” in Macedonian
What Does “девојка” Mean?
The Macedonian expression for “girlfriend” is девојка (Latin: devojka). It belongs to the category of Macedonian words and phrases for love, dating and relationships. Macedonian belongs to the South Slavic language family and is the official language of North Macedonia, with about 1.5 million speakers. Because it is written phonetically in a 31-letter Cyrillic alphabet, every word is pronounced exactly as it is spelled — a big head start for new learners.
How to Pronounce девојка
девојка is pronounced “devojka” — 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 “девојка”
This Macedonian expression is commonly used in everyday situations. Knowing it helps you communicate more naturally with Macedonian speakers and shows cultural respect.
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say "girlfriend" in Macedonian?
"girlfriend" in Macedonian is девојка. It is pronounced "devojka" — Macedonian is a phonetic language so every letter maps to a consistent sound.
How do you pronounce девојка?
девојка is pronounced "devojka". 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 "girlfriend" formal or informal in Macedonian?
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
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