Numbers
How to Say “hundred” in Macedonian
What Does “сто” Mean?
The Macedonian expression for “hundred” is сто (Latin: sto). It belongs to the category of Macedonian numbers from zero to one thousand. 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.
Grammar note: 100. Two hundred is двесте, three hundred триста.
How to Pronounce сто
сто is pronounced “sto” — 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 “сто”
Numbers are fundamental to daily life in any language. In Macedonian, numbers follow consistent patterns — once you learn the base words for units and tens, compound numbers (like дваесет и еден) are straightforward to construct. Numbers 0–20 have recorded audio; higher numbers will use text-to-speech.
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say "hundred" in Macedonian?
"hundred" in Macedonian is сто. It is pronounced "sto" — Macedonian is a phonetic language so every letter maps to a consistent sound.
How do you pronounce сто?
сто is pronounced "sto". 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 "hundred" formal or informal in Macedonian?
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
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