Weather
How to Say “rain” in Macedonian
What Does “дожд” Mean?
The Macedonian expression for “rain” is дожд (Latin: dozhd). It belongs to the category of Macedonian weather and seasons 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.
How to Pronounce дожд
дожд is pronounced “dozhd” — 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 “дожд”
Weather is a universal conversation starter. Macedonian weather vocabulary is especially useful if you plan to visit North Macedonia, where the climate varies from continental in the north to Mediterranean-influenced in the south around Lake Ohrid.
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 "rain" in Macedonian?
"rain" in Macedonian is дожд. It is pronounced "dozhd" — Macedonian is a phonetic language so every letter maps to a consistent sound.
How do you pronounce дожд?
дожд is pronounced "dozhd". 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 "rain" formal or informal in Macedonian?
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
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