учи
uči[ˈut͡ʃi]
To learn in Macedonian is учи (uči).
The verb учи means to acquire knowledge or ability. Depending on the context, it can also mean to study or to teach.
Meaning: to acquire knowledge or ability (verb)
Which one should you use?
The related word научи is a verb used in the imperative form.
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb has several forms in the present tense: учиш is used for you (singular/informal) and учат is used for they. The verbal noun or gerund derived from this verb is учење, which means learning or studying.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is [uči].
Did you know?
- If you tell a Macedonian 'учи ме', you are not asking them to learn you, but rather asking them 'to teach me'.
- The verb учи is inherited from the Proto-Slavic word *učiti, which specifically meant 'to teach'.
- The word ученик meaning 'student' is derived from учи, but in a traditional classroom setting, it specifically refers to a pupil in primary or secondary school rather than a university student.
Examples in context
- Само гледај и учи се.Just watch and learn.This sentence is useful for the phrase 'Just watch and learn.'Tatoeba #4385316 by Lepotdeterre, translation #2060036 by CK
- Секој ден учиш нешто ново.You learn something new every day.This sentence is useful for the phrase 'You learn something new every day.'Tatoeba #4114093 by Lepotdeterre, translation #533698 by kebukebu
- Том изгуби волја да учи француски.Tom lost the desire to learn French.This sentence is useful for the phrase 'Tom lost the desire to learn French.'Tatoeba #4106564 by Lepotdeterre, translation #2682145 by iainmb93
- Мора да учите секој ден.You have to learn every day.
- Научи го францускиот јазик.Learn the French language.
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ana and Marko are talking about their studies.
- Ана AnaДали сакаш да учиш со мене?Dali sakash da uchish so mene?Do you want to study with me?
- Марко MarkoДа, но прво треба да учи малку англиски.Da, no prvo treba da uchi malku angliski.Yes, but first I need to learn some English.
- Ана AnaМожеме да учиме заедно во библиотеката.Mozheme da uchime zaedno vo bibliotekata.We can study together in the library.
- Марко MarkoОдлично, тогаш се гледаме таму.Odlichno, togas se gledame tamu.Great, see you there then.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry учи, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries учи, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
