Daily Routine
How to Say “sleep” in Macedonian
What Does “сон” Mean?
The Macedonian expression for “sleep” is сон (Latin: son). It belongs to the category of important Macedonian vocabulary for everyday use. 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.
Grammar note: The noun. Сон also means "dream". The verb is спијам (I sleep).
How to Pronounce сон
сон is pronounced “son” — 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.
New to Cyrillic? Start with the alphabet used for Macedonian and you will be able to read words like this one.
When to Use “сон”
This Macedonian expression is commonly used in everyday situations. Knowing it helps you communicate more naturally with Macedonian speakers and shows cultural respect.
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say "sleep" in Macedonian?
"sleep" in Macedonian is сон. It is pronounced "son" — Macedonian is a phonetic language so every letter maps to a consistent sound.
How do you pronounce сон?
сон is pronounced "son". 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 "sleep" formal or informal in Macedonian?
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
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