Days & Time
How to Say “time” in Macedonian
What Does “време” Mean?
The Macedonian expression for “time” is време (Latin: vreme). It belongs to the category of Macedonian vocabulary for days, time, and calendar. Spoken by roughly 1.5 million people, mainly in North Macedonia, Macedonian is a South Slavic language with a 31-letter Cyrillic alphabet. Its spelling is completely phonetic: each letter always represents the same sound, so reading and pronunciation come quickly once you know the alphabet.
Grammar note: Време means both "time" and "weather", and context tells you which. "Колку е часот?" asks the time of day.
How to Pronounce време
време is pronounced “vreme” — 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.
Every letter has one fixed sound; the Macedonian alphabet chart with audio lets you hear each of them.
When to Use “време”
Time expressions are used constantly in daily life — making plans, discussing schedules, and describing events. Macedonian time vocabulary follows patterns familiar from other Slavic languages and is straightforward to learn once you have the key words.
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say "time" in Macedonian?
"time" in Macedonian is време. It is pronounced "vreme" — Macedonian is a phonetic language so every letter maps to a consistent sound.
How do you pronounce време?
време is pronounced "vreme". 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 "time" formal or informal in Macedonian?
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
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