Useful Phrases
How to Say “good” in Macedonian
What Does “добро” Mean?
The Macedonian expression for “good” is добро (Latin: dobro). It belongs to the category of handy everyday Macedonian phrases. 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: Adjectives agree in gender: добар (masc.), добра (fem.), добро (neut.). On its own, "Добро" also means "OK" or "fine".
How to Pronounce добро
добро is pronounced “dobro” — 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.
Every letter has one fixed sound; the Macedonian alphabet chart with audio lets you hear each of them.
When to Use “добро”
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 expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say "good" in Macedonian?
"good" in Macedonian is добро. It is pronounced "dobro" — Macedonian is a phonetic language so every letter maps to a consistent sound.
How do you pronounce добро?
добро is pronounced "dobro". 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 "good" formal or informal in Macedonian?
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
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