мајмун
majmun[ˈmajmun]masculine
The English word "monkey" is translated into Macedonian as мајмун (majmun).
The term мајмун is a masculine noun used to refer to a primate.
Meaning: primate (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form is мајмун, while the plural form for "monkeys" is мајмуни.
How do you pronounce it?
majmun
Did you know?
- The Macedonian word мајмун comes from the Arabic word maymūn, which originally meant 'blessed' or 'fortunate'.
- In Macedonian, calling someone a мајмун can be a playful way to call them a 'rascal' or 'cheeky person' rather than a direct insult.
- In certain Macedonian idioms, the мајмун is used to represent someone who is easily fooled or mimics others without understanding.
Examples in context
- Том личи на мајмун.Tom looks like a monkey.This sentence shows how to use мајмун when comparing someone's appearance to a monkey.Tatoeba #4280301 by Lepotdeterre, translation #3123345 by CK
- Дечко и личи на мајмун.Her boyfriend looks like a monkey.This sentence uses мајмун to describe the appearance of a boyfriend.Tatoeba #4067304 by Lepotdeterre, translation #2842444 by mervert1
- Јас сум светлосно суштество во тело од мајмун.I am a being of light in the body of a monkey.This sentence uses мајмун in a metaphorical or spiritual context.Tatoeba #4126127 by Lepotdeterre, translation #4124406 by cy3
- Мајмунчето на дедо му е многу забавно. Секогаш се смее со него.Grandpa's monkey is so amusing. He always laughs with it.
- 4 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Milana and Filip are visiting the city zoo.
- Милана MilanaПогледни го оној мајмун!Pogledni go onoj majmun!Look at that monkey!
- Филип FilipТој е многу смешен.Toj e mnogu smešen.He is very funny.
- Милана MilanaДали сакаш да видиме друг мајмун?Dali sakaš da vidime drug majmun?Do you want to see another monkey?
- Филип FilipДа, хајде да одиме.Da, hajde da odime.Yes, let's go.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “monkey” translations and entries мајмун, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries мајмун, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
