How Much English Do People Speak in Macedonia?
The most widely spoken foreign language in this country is English. The elderly, on the other hand, are not as fluent in English as children. In most restaurants, hotels, coffee shops, and institutions, however, you'll have no trouble communicating in English with the locals. Although older people working in supermarkets and grocery stores may not speak English, any customer or employee who does will be happy to help you or the cashier.
Even though you can use English in most parts of the country, knowing some local phrases is always a good idea. Here are some useful phrases to keep in mind:
- Zdravo (Здраво) – Hi/Hello.
- Moze da prasam nesto? (Може да прашам нешто) – Can I ask you something?
- Zboruvate angliski? (Зборувате англиски?) – Do you speak English?
- Blagodaram/Fala (Благодарам/Фала) – Thank you/Thanks.
- Izvini (Извини) – Sorry.
- Moeto ime e Marija (Моето име е Марија) – My name is Maria.
- Kako se vikas? (Како се викаш?) – What’s your name?
- Milo mi e sto te zapoznav (Мило ми е што те запознав) – Nice to meet you.
- Ubav den (Убав ден) – Have a nice day.
- Ne znam (Не знам) – I don’t know.
- Ne razbiram (Не разбирам) – I don’t understand.
- Te molam povtori (Те молам повтори) – Please say that again.
- Ve molam (Ве молам) – Please.
- Kolku cini ova? (Колку чини ова?) – How much is this?
- Vikni policija (Викни полиција) – Call the police.
- Cao (Чао) – Bye.
