син
sin[sin]
The English phrase "blue" is translated into Macedonian as син (sin). Wiktionary also lists плав (plav) and модар (modar).
Meaning: blue-coloured (adj)
Ways to say it
| Macedonian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA |
|---|---|---|
| син | sin | [sin] (narrow) |
| плав | plav | [pɫaf] (narrow) |
| модар | modar | [ˈmɔdar] (narrow) |
The word refers to the color blue. Related to this is the noun form used for the color itself, which can be expressed as син or сина.
Which one should you use?
While син is the standard term, модар is an archaic or dialectal way to say blue, often found in older or more traditional contexts. The word плав is also a form of the word for blue.
Is it said differently in some regions?
The form модар is used in specific dialects or traditional contexts.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, син must agree with the noun it modifies. Use the feminine singular form сина for feminine nouns, and the neuter singular form сино for neuter nouns. When describing plural nouns, such as eyes (очи), the adjective changes to the plural form сини.
How do you pronounce it?
sin
Did you know?
- The word син is a complete homonym in Macedonian, meaning both 'blue' and 'son'.
- While it is a color, модар is also the word frequently used in Macedonian to describe the color of a bruise.
- The word плав descends from the Proto-Slavic root *polvъ, which originally referred to a pale or yellowish-white hue.
Examples in context
- Таа има сини очи.She has blue eyes.This sentence shows how to describe eyes using the form син.Tatoeba #4338408 by Lepotdeterre, translation #472087 by CK
- Том има сини очи.Tom's eyes are blue.Tatoeba #4372857 by Lepotdeterre, translation #2647376 by CK
- Имаш убави сини очи.You have beautiful blue eyes.Tatoeba #4167623 by Lepotdeterre, translation #3735828 by CK
- Објектот е сина бојаThe object is blue in color.
- Ти стои одлично оваа плава блузаThat blue blouse looks great on you.
- 58 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Marija and Ivan are looking at clothes in a store.
- Марија MarijaПогледни го овој син костум!Pogledni go ovoy sin kostum!Look at this blue suit!
- Иван IvanМногу е убав, Марија.Mnogu e ubav, Marija.It is very nice, Marija.
- Марија MarijaМислиш дека ми стои син?Mislish deka mi stoi sin?Do you think blue suits me?
- Иван IvanДа, сината боја ти одговара.Da, sinata boya ti odgovara.Yes, the blue color suits you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “blue” translations and entries син, плав, модар, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries модар, плав, син, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
