чи́чко
číčkomasculine
In Macedonian, 'uncle' can be translated as чи́чко (číčko). Wiktionary also lists те́тин (tétin) and ву́јко (vújko).
Meaning: brother (or brother-in-law) of someone’s parent (noun)
Ways to say it
| Macedonian | Romanization (Wiktionary) | Note |
|---|---|---|
| чи́чко | číčko | masculine |
| те́тин | tétin | masculine |
| ву́јко | vújko | masculine |
| стри́ко | stríko | masculine |
All forms provided refer to a brother (or brother-in-law) of someone’s parent.
Which one should you use?
The term чи́чко is a general and often more affectionate or colloquial way to say uncle. In contrast, ву́јко is used specifically for a maternal uncle, which is the brother of one's mother. The form стри́ко is also a masculine noun for uncle, and те́тин is a masculine noun for uncle.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In certain regions, such as the eastern part of the country, Чича is used instead of Чичо.
How does it change in a sentence?
The feminine form of чи́чко is чи́чка, which means aunt.
How do you pronounce it?
číčko
Did you know?
- The word чи́чко can be used as a polite title for an elderly man you have never met, functioning more like 'sir' or 'elder' than a family relation.
- The feminine form чи́чка follows a common Macedonian pattern where adding a 'ka' suffix transforms a masculine relative into a feminine one.
- While чи́чко is the general term, using стри́ко or ву́јко allows a Macedonian speaker to specify the parent's side of the family without saying 'on my father's side'.
Examples in context
- Мојот чи́чко живее во Скопје.Mojot chichko zhivee vo Skopje.My uncle lives in Skopje.
Example conversation
Marko and Marija are looking at old family photographs.
- Марко MarkoКој е овој човек на сликата?Koj e ovoy chovek na slikata?Who is this man in the picture?
- Марија MarijaТоа е мојот чи́чко Стефан.Toa e mojot chichko Stefan.That is my uncle Stefan.
- Марко MarkoТој изгледа многу весело.Toj izgleda mnogu veselo.He looks very cheerful.
- Марија MarijaДа, тој е најсмешниот во семејството.Da, toj e najsmeshniot vo semejstvoto.Yes, he is the funniest in the family.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “uncle” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
