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.
Standard Macedonian
Also known as: 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.
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Frequently asked questions
What language is Standard Macedonian?
Standard Macedonian is a dialect of Macedonian.
Where is Standard Macedonian spoken?
Standard Macedonian is primarily spoken in North Macedonia.
Which region is Standard Macedonian associated with?
Standard Macedonian is part of the Europe region on DialectAtlas.
Is Standard Macedonian known by other names?
Yes — Standard Macedonian is also referred to as Makedonski.
What are the other dialects of Macedonian?
Macedonian also includes Ohrid Macedonian. Each variety has its own vocabulary, pronunciation, and cultural context.