Μακεδονία
Makedoníafeminine, rare
In Greek, Macedonia is translated as Μακεδονία (Makedonía). Wiktionary also lists Σκόπια (Skópia) and πρώην Γιουγκοσλαβική Δημοκρατία της Μακεδονίας (próin Giougkoslavikí Dimokratía tis Makedonías).
Meaning: Republic of North Macedonia (name)
Ways to say it
| Greek | Romanization (Wiktionary) | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Μακεδονία | Makedonía | feminine, rare | |
| Σκόπια | Skópia | /ˈskopça/ | feminine |
| πρώην Γιουγκοσλαβική Δημοκρατία της Μακεδονίας | próin Giougkoslavikí Dimokratía tis Makedonías | /ˈpɾo.in ʝu.ɡo.zla.viˈci ði.mo.kɾaˈti.a tiz ma.ce.ðoˈni.as/ | feminine |
| ΠΓΔΜ | PGDM | feminine |
Μακεδονία can refer to the historical region. In a modern political context, the standard way to refer to the country is Βόρεια Μακεδονία (North Macedonia).
Which one should you use?
Σκόπια refers specifically to the capital city, whereas Μακεδονία refers to the region or the country name.
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms provided are feminine nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
Makedonía
Did you know?
- In Greece, referring to the country by the name Σκόπια (Skopje) instead of Βόρεια Μακεδονία is a common way to avoid the political controversy surrounding the name 'Macedonia'.
- Due to a long-standing naming dispute, the use of Μακεδονία to refer to the neighboring state was a point of intense diplomatic conflict between Greece and the republic for nearly three decades.
- The Greek word for 'strength' or 'power', κράτος, which appears in δημοκρατία, is the linguistic ancestor of the English word 'cracy' as in 'theocracy' or 'aristocracy'.
Examples in context
- Η πρωτεύουσα της Βόρειας Μακεδονίας είναι τα Σκόπια.The capital of North Macedonia is Skopje.This sentence is useful for identifying the capital of North Macedonia using Μακεδονία.Tatoeba #13478271 by ninefi, translation #12792877 by Adelpa
- Ο Δημήτριος ο Λεπτός ήταν πρίγκιπας του Βασιλείου της Μακεδονίας.Demetrius the Thin was a prince of the Kingdom of Macedonia.This sentence is useful for referring to the Kingdom of Macedonia using Μακεδονία.Tatoeba #9663186 by Nylez, translation #9704887 by Nylez
- Η Μακεδονία είναι μία περιοχή με μεγάλη ιστορία.Macedonia is a region with a rich history.
- Η πρωτεύουσα της Μακεδονίας είναι Θεσσαλονίκη.The capital of Macedonia is Thessaloniki.
- Γεια σου, από ποια μέρη της Μακεδονίας είσαι;Hello, which parts of Macedonia are you from?
- Ο κολλητός μου είναι Μακεδονιάτης από τη Λάρισα.My best friend is a Macedonian from Larisa.
- Η Μακεδονία έχει πολλά πανέμορφα βουνά.I Makedonia echei polla panemorofa vouna.Macedonia has many beautiful mountains.
Example conversation
Two friends are discussing their travel plans for the summer.
- Ελένη EleniΘέλω να επισκέψομαι τη Μακεδονία φέτος.Thélo na episképsomai ti Makedonía fétos.I want to visit Macedonia this year.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΠοια πόλη θέλεις να δεις εκεί;Pia póli thélis na dis ekéi?Which city do you want to see there?
- Ελένη EleniΘέλω να πάω οπωσδήποτε στα Σκόπια.Thélo na páo opostidíota sta Skópia.I definitely want to go to Skopje.
- Γιώργος GiorgosΑκούω ότι είναι πολύ όμορφη πόλη.Akóu óti eínai polý ómorfi póli.I hear it is a very beautiful city.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “macedonia” translations and entries Μακεδονία, Σκόπια, πρώην Γιουγκοσλαβική Δημοκρατία της Μακεδονίας, ΠΓΔΜ, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries Μακεδονία, Σκόπια, δημοκρατία, πρώην, της, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
