Health & Body
How to Say “mouth” in Macedonian
What Does “уста” Mean?
The Macedonian expression for “mouth” is уста (Latin: usta). It belongs to the category of Macedonian vocabulary for health and the human body. The Macedonian language — South Slavic, written in Cyrillic, and spoken by around 1.5 million people centred on North Macedonia — is one of the easier languages to read aloud: its 31-letter alphabet is fully phonetic, so each letter keeps the same sound in every word.
How to Pronounce уста
уста is pronounced “usta” — 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 “уста”
Health and body vocabulary is useful both for medical situations and for everyday descriptions. Macedonian body vocabulary is regularly used in common expressions and idioms, making it worth learning even beyond medical contexts.
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 "mouth" in Macedonian?
"mouth" in Macedonian is уста. It is pronounced "usta" — Macedonian is a phonetic language so every letter maps to a consistent sound.
How do you pronounce уста?
уста is pronounced "usta". 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 "mouth" formal or informal in Macedonian?
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
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