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Macedonian language

Macedonian language

6.8
A language spoken mostly in North Macedonia and nearby areas
  • noun
translation icon : idioma macedonio
  • It's an Australian movie made in the Macedonian language, you know, backed or, you know, with US distribution competing in the World Cinema Competition.

Examples

  • Learning the Macedonian language can be a fascinating journey into South Slavic culture.

  • Many resources are available for those interested in studying the Macedonian language.

  • The Macedonian language is spoken by millions in North Macedonia and neighboring countries.

Synonyms

Macedonian
vsMacedonian language
7.0

A language spoken in North Macedonia and nearby regions

is the South Slavic variety mainly used in and around North Macedonia

Surface Forms

Macedonian language singular
Macedonian languages plural

Morphology

Macedonian + language

The phrase is transparently compositional: the adjective/national name 'Macedonian' combined with 'language' straightforwardly denotes the language of Macedonia. This adjective+language pattern is cross-linguistically common and a B1 learner who knows both words will readily infer the intended meaning.

Etymology

Macedonian language takes its name from the region and people called 'Macedonia', long famous because of Alexander the Great. When Slavic people moved into that area, their speech became the local Slavic language, so today Macedonian language means the South Slavic language spoken in that region.