мачка
mačka[ˈmat͡ʃka]feminine
The English word cat is translated into Macedonian as мачка (mačka). Wiktionary also lists мачор (mačor).
Meaning: domestic species (noun)
Ways to say it
| Macedonian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| мачка | mačka | [ˈmat͡ʃka] (narrow) | feminine |
| мачор | mačor | [ˈmat͡ʃɔr] (narrow) | masculine |
The term refers to the domestic species of cat.
Which one should you use?
мачка is the feminine form used for female cats or as the general term for the species, while мачор is used specifically to refer to a male cat.
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of the feminine word мачка is мачки.
How do you pronounce it?
mačka
Did you know?
- The Macedonian word мачка is derived from the Proto-Slavic word *maca, which was an affectionate term for a 'pussycat' rather than a formal name for the species.
- In Macedonian, the word мачка can be used as a verb meaning 'to pet' or 'to stroke' an animal.
- While мачка is the general term, the word мачор is used specifically for male cats and can sometimes carry a connotation of being more wild or aggressive than a мачка.
Examples in context
- Мачкава е на Том.This cat is Tom's.This sentence shows how to use мачка when indicating ownership.Tatoeba #4330296 by Lepotdeterre, translation #3588383 by Ooneykcall
- Ќе си купам мачка.I'm getting a cat.This sentence demonstrates using мачка when talking about acquiring a pet.Tatoeba #4331036 by Lepotdeterre, translation #1890977 by CK
- Има мачка на масата.There is a cat on the table.This sentence shows the use of мачка to describe the location of a cat.Tatoeba #4116933 by Lepotdeterre, translation #3688329 by tom0483
- 82 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Marija and Ivan are looking at a pet in the garden.
- Марија MarijaПогледни ја оваа мачка!Pogledni ja ovaa machka!Look at this cat!
- Иван IvanМногу е слатка.Mnogu e slatka.It is very cute.
- Марија MarijaДали имаш мачка дома?Dali imash machka doma?Do you have a cat at home?
- Иван IvanНе, но сакам една.Ne, no sakam edna.No, but I want one.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cat” translations and entries мачка, мачор, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries мачка, мачор, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
