Emergency
How to Say “help” in Macedonian
What Does “помош” Mean?
The Macedonian expression for “help” is помош (Latin: pomosh). It belongs to the category of essential Macedonian emergency and safety 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.
How to Pronounce помош
помош is pronounced “pomosh” — 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 “помош”
Emergency phrases are among the most important vocabulary to memorise before travelling anywhere. In North Macedonia, emergency services are generally reliable in cities. Having these phrases ready gives you confidence and can genuinely help in difficult situations.
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
Grammar Notes
Key grammar elements in this expression: feminine, 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 "help" in Macedonian?
"help" in Macedonian is помош. It is pronounced "pomosh" — Macedonian is a phonetic language so every letter maps to a consistent sound.
How do you pronounce помош?
помош is pronounced "pomosh". 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 "help" formal or informal in Macedonian?
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
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