Animals
How to Say “rabbit” in Macedonian
What Does “зајак” Mean?
The Macedonian expression for “rabbit” is зајак (Latin: zajak). It belongs to the category of Macedonian animal 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 зајак
зајак is pronounced “zajak” — 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 “зајак”
Animal vocabulary in Macedonian is useful both for everyday conversation and for understanding Macedonian folk culture, where animals play an important role in traditional stories and rural life.
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
Grammar Notes
Key grammar elements in this expression: masculine, 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 "rabbit" in Macedonian?
"rabbit" in Macedonian is зајак. It is pronounced "zajak" — Macedonian is a phonetic language so every letter maps to a consistent sound.
How do you pronounce зајак?
зајак is pronounced "zajak". 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 "rabbit" formal or informal in Macedonian?
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
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