да
da[da(ː)]
The Macedonian word for "yes" is да (da).
да is a particle used to indicate agreement or acceptance. While it primarily serves as the word for "yes", it can also function as a conjunction in many subordinate clauses, similar to the English words "that" or "to".
Meaning: word used to indicate agreement or acceptance (particle)
Which one should you use?
The direct antonym of да is не, which means "no".
How does it change in a sentence?
Beyond its use as a way to say "yes", да acts as a particle used to form the subjunctive mood or functions as a conjunction in various subordinate clauses.
How do you pronounce it?
The romanization is da.
Did you know?
- While да means 'yes', you will often hear Macedonians respond to a request with може, which literally means 'it is possible' or 'can'.
- In casual conversation, Macedonians often repeat да rapidly (да, да, да) not to be emphatic, but as a 'back-channeling' signal to show the speaker they are listening.
- Because да also functions as a particle for the subjunctive mood, a sentence can contain the word да multiple times without any of them actually meaning 'yes'.
Examples in context
- Да, тоа е убаво.Yes, that's beautiful.This example shows the use of да to agree with a statement.Tatoeba #4117030 by Lepotdeterre, translation #2093302 by gleki
- О да, тоа е точно.Oh yes, that's right.This example demonstrates an emphatic way to express agreement using да.Tatoeba #4117032 by Lepotdeterre, translation #3237219 by al_ex_an_der
- Јас ќе кажев „да“.I would've said yes.This example illustrates the use of да when referring to the word itself.Tatoeba #4205453 by Lepotdeterre, translation #3786184 by CK
- 59 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Marija and Filip are deciding whether to go for a walk in the park.
- Марија MarijaДали сакаш да одиме во парк?Dali sakaš da odime vo park?Do you want to go to the park?
- Филип FilipДа, сакам.Da, sakam.Yes, I do.
- Марија MarijaДали е убаво време денес?Dali e ubavo vreme denes?Is the weather nice today?
- Филип FilipДа, многу е убаво.Da, mnogu e ubavo.Yes, it is very nice.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry да, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
