Ways to say it
| Macedonian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| идио́т | idiót | masculine | |
| абдал | abdal | [abˈdaɫ] (narrow) | masculine |
| идио́тка | idiótka | feminine |
The terms used to describe a person of low general intelligence vary between direct loanwords and more traditional, colloquial terms. идио́т is an informal direct translation of the English word, while Глупак is another informal term used for someone perceived as having lower intelligence or lacking common sense.
Which one should you use?
While идио́т is a direct loanword often used for someone perceived as stupid, абдал is a more traditional, colloquial term that often implies a person is foolish or lacks common sense.
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine form is идио́т and the feminine form is идио́тка. The feminine plural form is идио́тки. If you wish to use the adjective form meaning "idiotic", use идио́тски.
How do you pronounce it?
idiót
Did you know?
- The term абдал comes from the Arabic word for 'substitutes'. In its original spiritual context, it referred to a class of saints who were seen as replacements for the prophets.
- In certain rural contexts, абдал can imply a person who is naive or easily tricked rather than simply lacking intelligence.
- While идио́т is a direct loan from Greek/English, the term абдал carries a historical flavor of the Ottoman era in the Balkans.
Example sentences for Macedonian are not verified yet.
Example conversation
Ana and Ivan are discussing a poor decision made by a friend.
- Ана AnaДали веруваш дека тој го направи тоа?Dali veruваш deka toj go napravi toa?Do you believe he actually did that?
- Иван IvanДа, тој е вистински идио́т.Da, toj e vistinski idiot.Yes, he is a real idiot.
- Ана AnaМногу е смешно и жално.Mnogu e smešno i žalno.It is very funny and sad.
- Иван IvanТокму така, Ана.Tokmu taka, Ana.Exactly, Ana.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “idiot” translations and entries абдал, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries абдал, CC BY-SA 4.0.
