краставица
krastavica[krasˈtavit͡sa]feminine
The English word "cucumber" is краставица (krastavica) in Macedonian.
краставица refers to the edible fruit known as a cucumber.
Meaning: edible fruit (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular feminine noun краставица becomes краставици in the plural form.
How do you pronounce it?
krastavica
Did you know?
- The word краставица is etymologically linked to the word краста, which means 'scab' or 'crust'.
- In Macedonian culture, the cucumber is a central ingredient in Таратор, a cold soup made with cucumbers, walnuts and garlic.
- In some Balkan contexts, including Macedonia, cucumbers are viewed as a 'cooling' food and are consumed specifically to lower body temperature during hot summers.
Examples in context
- Јадам краставица.I eat cucumber.This sentence is useful for expressing the action of eating a краставица.Tatoeba #4067062 by Lepotdeterre, translation #2863789 by gordafarin
- Колку долга краставица!What a long cucumber!This sentence is useful for commenting on the length of a краставица.Tatoeba #4067063 by Lepotdeterre, translation #489020 by Ooneykcall
- Оваа краставица е многу свежа.Ovaa krastavica e mnogu sveža.This cucumber is very fresh.
Example conversation
Elena and Aleksandar are preparing a salad together.
- Елена ElenaИмаме ли краставица за салата?Imame li krastavica za salata?Do we have a cucumber for the salad?
- Александар AleksandarДа, има една во фрижидерот.Da, ima edna vo frizherot.Yes, there is one in the fridge.
- Елена ElenaМоже ли ти да ја исечкаш?Mozhe li ti da ja iseckash?Can you chop it?
- Александар AleksandarСекако, ќе ја подготвам веднаш.Sekako, ke ja podgotvam vednash.Of course, I will prepare it immediately.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “cucumber” translations and entries краставица, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries краставица, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
