Dining & Restaurants
How to Say “How much does it cost?” in Macedonian
What Does “Колку чини?” Mean?
The Macedonian expression for “How much does it cost?” is Колку чини? (Latin: Kolku chini?). It belongs to the category of Macedonian dining and restaurant vocabulary. 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 Колку чини?
Колку чини? is pronounced “Kolku chini?” — 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 “Колку чини?”
Macedonian cuisine is rich and varied, drawing on Mediterranean and Balkan traditions. Knowing dining vocabulary helps you order confidently, understand menus, and communicate dietary needs. Macedonian restaurants are typically welcoming to visitors who make an effort to speak the local language.
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say "How much does it cost?" in Macedonian?
"How much does it cost?" in Macedonian is Колку чини?. It is pronounced "Kolku chini?" — Macedonian is a phonetic language so every letter maps to a consistent sound.
How do you pronounce Колку чини??
Колку чини? is pronounced "Kolku chini?". 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 "How much does it cost?" formal or informal in Macedonian?
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
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