Dining & Restaurants
How to Say “Keep the change” in Macedonian
What Does “Задржете го кусурот” Mean?
The Macedonian expression for “Keep the change” is Задржете го кусурот (Latin: Zadržete go kusurot). It belongs to the category of Macedonian dining and restaurant vocabulary. Macedonian is a South Slavic language written in the Cyrillic alphabet and spoken by about 1.5 million people, primarily in North Macedonia. It is fully phonetic — every letter makes a consistent sound — so once you learn the 31-letter alphabet you can read and pronounce any word.
Grammar note: Кусур is the change you get back. Rounding up the bill is a common way to tip.
How to Pronounce Задржете го кусурот
Задржете го кусурот is pronounced “Zadržete go kusurot” — 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 “Задржете го кусурот”
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 is an informal expression, used with friends, family, and people your own age.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say "Keep the change" in Macedonian?
"Keep the change" in Macedonian is Задржете го кусурот. It is pronounced "Zadržete go kusurot" — Macedonian is a phonetic language so every letter maps to a consistent sound.
How do you pronounce Задржете го кусурот?
Задржете го кусурот is pronounced "Zadržete go kusurot". 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 "Keep the change" formal or informal in Macedonian?
This is an informal expression, used with friends, family, and people your own age.
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