Please & Thank You
How to Say “You're welcome” in Macedonian
What Does “Нема на што” Mean?
The Macedonian expression for “You're welcome” is Нема на што (Latin: Nema na shto). It belongs to the category of polite courtesy expressions in Macedonian. 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.
How to Pronounce Нема на што
Нема на што is pronounced “Nema na shto” — 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 “Нема на што”
Polite expressions are essential to Macedonian social etiquette. Macedonians value courtesy in conversation, and using these expressions correctly will earn you warmth and respect. Whether you are in Skopje, Ohrid, or a small village, these phrases open doors.
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do you say "You're welcome" in Macedonian?
"You're welcome" in Macedonian is Нема на што. It is pronounced "Nema na shto" — Macedonian is a phonetic language so every letter maps to a consistent sound.
How do you pronounce Нема на што?
Нема на што is pronounced "Nema na shto". 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 "You're welcome" formal or informal in Macedonian?
This expression is appropriate in both formal and informal situations.
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