леб
leb[lɛp]masculine
The English word bread is translated into Macedonian as леб (leb).
The word леб refers to baked dough made from cereals.
Meaning: baked dough made from cereals (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To specify 'the bread', you add the suffix –от to the noun, forming the definite form лебот.
How do you pronounce it?
leb
Did you know?
- In traditional Macedonian culture, леб is considered sacred, and it is common for people to cross themselves or avoid stepping on it if it falls on the floor.
- The Macedonian word леб shares the same distant ancestor as the English word 'loaf', meaning they are linguistic cousins.
- If you were to say леб и сол, meaning 'bread and salt', you are not just describing a snack, but referring to a traditional ritual of hospitality and welcoming guests.
Examples in context
- Таа не купи леб.She didn't buy bread.This sentence shows the use of леб in a negative context.Tatoeba #4352876 by Lepotdeterre, translation #2162392 by Dreamk33
- Би сакал ли леб?Would you like bread?This sentence demonstrates how to offer леб to someone.Tatoeba #4403293 by Lepotdeterre, translation #687834 by lukaszpp
- Лебот е во рерна.The bread is in the oven.This sentence illustrates the use of the definite form лебот.Tatoeba #4114716 by Lepotdeterre, translation #1322189 by Eldad
- 51 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Milana and Ivan are preparing breakfast in the kitchen.
- Милана MilanaИмаме ли леб за тост?Imame li leb za tost?Do we have bread for toast?
- Иван IvanНе, мораме да купиме нов леб.Ne, morame da kupime nov leb.No, we need to buy new bread.
- Милана MilanaМожеш ли ти да отидеш по леб?Mozhesh li ti da otidesh po leb?Can you go get the bread?
- Иван IvanДа, ќе купам свеж леб сега.Da, kje kupam svezh leb sega.Yes, I will buy fresh bread now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bread” translations and entries леб, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries леб, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
