Language/Macedonian/Vocabulary/Asking-for-and-Giving-Directions
Asking for and Giving Directions in Macedonian
In this lesson, you will learn the basic vocabulary related to asking for and giving directions in Macedonian, such as "left," "right," "straight," and more. Being able to navigate through a city or town is an important skill when traveling or living in a new place. Let's get started!
Asking for Directions
When asking for directions, it's important to be polite and clear in your language. Here are some phrases that you can use in Macedonian:
- Извинете, каде е ...? (Izvinete, kade e ...?) - Excuse me, where is ...?
- Можете да ми помогнете? (Mozhete da mi pomognete?) - Can you help me?
- Која е најблиската улица? (Koja e najbliskata ulitsa?) - What is the nearest street?
- Која е најблиската автобуска станица? (Koja e najbliskata avtobuska stanitsa?) - What is the nearest bus stop?
- Која е следната улица? (Koja e slednata ulitsa?) - What is the next street?
Remember to use polite forms when asking for directions, especially when addressing strangers or people you don't know well.
Giving Directions
When giving directions in Macedonian, it's important to use clear and concise language, especially if the person you're speaking with is not familiar with the area. Here are some phrases that you can use when giving directions:
- Отидете налево. (Otidete nalevo.) - Go left.
- Отидете надесно. (Otidete nadesno.) - Go right.
- Отидете право. (Otidete pravo.) - Go straight.
- Завртете налево / надесно на следната крстосница. (Zavrtete nalevo/nadesno na slednata krstosnitsa.) - Turn left / right at the next intersection.
- Насочете се кон ... (Nasochnete se kon ...) - Head towards ...
- Продолжете се додека не стигнете на ... (Prodolzhete se dodjeka ne stignete na ...) - Continue until you reach ...
Vocabulary
Here are some words and phrases that you may find useful when asking for and giving directions:
Macedonian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
---|---|---|
налево | na-le-vo | left |
надесно | na-des-no | right |
право | pra-vo | straight |
крстосница | krsto-sni-tsa | intersection |
булевар | bu-le-var | boulevard |
улица | ulitsa | street |
парк | park | park |
автобуска станица | avto-bus-ka sta-ni-tsa | bus stop |
железничка станица | zhe-lez-nich-ka sta-ni-tsa | train station |
аеродром | a-e-ro-drom | airport |
Make sure to practice these phrases and vocabulary words so that you can navigate through a Macedonian city or town with ease!
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- Greetings
- Transport
- Sport
- Climate
- Transportation
- How to Say Hello and Greetings
- Useful Sentenses
- Time
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