Travel & Directions
How to Say “right” in Macedonian
What Does “десно” Mean?
The Macedonian expression for “right” is десно (Latin: desno). It belongs to the category of practical Macedonian travel and navigation phrases. 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 десно
десно is pronounced “desno” — 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 “десно”
This phrase is invaluable when travelling in North Macedonia. While younger Macedonians in cities often speak some English, knowing key travel phrases in Macedonian will help you navigate confidently in smaller towns, markets, and rural areas where English is less common.
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say "right" in Macedonian?
"right" in Macedonian is десно. It is pronounced "desno" — Macedonian is a phonetic language so every letter maps to a consistent sound.
How do you pronounce десно?
десно is pronounced "desno". 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 "right" formal or informal in Macedonian?
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
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