Family & People
How to Say “people” in Macedonian
What Does “луѓе” Mean?
The Macedonian expression for “people” is луѓе (Latin: luǵe). It belongs to the category of Macedonian vocabulary for family and people. 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.
Grammar note: The plural of човек (person). Used with the numbers 2+ too: "три луѓе".
How to Pronounce луѓе
луѓе is pronounced “luǵe” — 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.
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When to Use “луѓе”
Family is central to Macedonian culture. Extended family gatherings are common, and knowing family vocabulary helps you understand and participate in conversations about relatives and relationships. These words are frequently used in both formal and informal settings.
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say "people" in Macedonian?
"people" in Macedonian is луѓе. It is pronounced "luǵe" — Macedonian is a phonetic language so every letter maps to a consistent sound.
How do you pronounce луѓе?
луѓе is pronounced "luǵe". 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 "people" formal or informal in Macedonian?
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
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