Dining & Restaurants
How to Say “The bill, please” in Macedonian
What Does “Сметката, ве молам” Mean?
The Macedonian expression for “The bill, please” is Сметката, ве молам (Latin: Smetkata, ve molam). It belongs to the category of Macedonian dining and restaurant 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.
Grammar note: The quickest way to ask for the bill. Сметка means "bill" — the -та ending makes it "the bill".
How to Pronounce Сметката, ве молам
Сметката, ве молам is pronounced “Smetkata, ve molam” — 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 “Сметката, ве молам”
Macedonian cuisine is rich and varied, drawing on Mediterranean and Balkan traditions. Knowing dining vocabulary helps you order confidently, understand menus, and communicate dietary needs. Macedonian restaurants are typically welcoming to visitors who make an effort to speak the local language.
This is a formal expression, typically used with people you do not know well or in professional situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say "The bill, please" in Macedonian?
"The bill, please" in Macedonian is Сметката, ве молам. It is pronounced "Smetkata, ve molam" — Macedonian is a phonetic language so every letter maps to a consistent sound.
How do you pronounce Сметката, ве молам?
Сметката, ве молам is pronounced "Smetkata, ve molam". 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 "The bill, please" formal or informal in Macedonian?
This is a formal expression, typically used with people you do not know well or in professional situations.
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