Makedonski
The Skopje-based standard of Macedonian, codified after the Second World War. Closely related to Bulgarian; written in Cyrillic with several letters unique to Macedonian.
Ohrid Macedonian
Also known as: Western Macedonian, Ohridsko-prespanski
The Western Macedonian dialect group around Lake Ohrid and Prespa. Provided much of the structural basis for the modern literary standard, especially in stress placement and verb morphology.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Ohrid Macedonian?
Ohrid Macedonian is a dialect of Macedonian.
Where is Ohrid Macedonian spoken?
Ohrid Macedonian is primarily spoken in North Macedonia.
Which region is Ohrid Macedonian associated with?
Ohrid Macedonian is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Ohrid Macedonian known by other names?
Yes — Ohrid Macedonian is also referred to as Western Macedonian, Ohridsko-prespanski.
What are the other dialects of Macedonian?
Macedonian also includes Standard Macedonian. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.