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<div class="pg_page_title">Macedonian Grammar - How to Use "Be"</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Macedonian Grammar - How to Use "Be"</div>
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/macedonian Macedonian] learners! 😊<br>In this lesson, we will learn how to use the verb "be" in Macedonian. We will look at the conjugation of the verb and how it is used in different contexts. We will also look at some examples of sentences using the verb "be". __TOC__


The verb "be" is one of the most important verbs in any language. In Macedonian, it is conjugated as follows:  
Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/macedonian Macedonian] learners! 😊
 
In this lesson, we will explore how to use the verb "be" in Macedonian. The verb "be" is very important in any language because it is used to create sentences that convey existence, identity, and relationships between things. So, let's start!
 
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<span link>Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: [[Language/Macedonian/Grammar/Common-Prepositions|Common Prepositions]] & [[Language/Macedonian/Grammar/Nouns:-Gender-and-Plurals|Nouns: Gender and Plurals]].</span>
== What is "Be"? ==
 
"Be" is a verb that functions as the copula, or link verb, in Macedonian. It is used to connect a subject to a predicate, describing the subject's state of being or identity. In Macedonian, "be" is translated as "сум" (sum). Here are some examples:


{| class="wikitable"
{| class="wikitable"
! Macedonian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
|-
! Person !! Singular !! Plural
| Јас сум || Jas sum || I am
|-
|-
| I || сум || сме
| Ти си || Ti si || You are
|-
|-
| You || си || сте
| Тој е || Toj e || He is
|-
|-
| He/She/It || е || се
| Таа е || Taa e || She is
|-
|-
| We || сме || сме
| Ние сме || Nie sme || We are
|-
|-
| You (plural) || сте || се
| Вие сте || Vie ste || You are
|-
|-
| They || се || се
| Тие се || Tie se || They are
|}
|}


The verb "be" is used in many different contexts. It can be used to describe a person's identity, such as nationality, profession, or age. For example:  
== Present Tense ==
 
In the present tense, "be" is used to describe a current state of being. Here is the conjugation of "be" in the present tense:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Macedonian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Сум || Sum || I am
|-
| Си || Si || You are
|-
| Е || E || He/She/It is
|-
| Сме || Sme || We are
|-
| Сте || Ste || You are
|-
| Се || Se || They are
|}


* Person 1: Јас сум Македонец. (I am Macedonian.)
For example, let's use "be" in a sentence:
* Person 2: Тој е архитект. (He is an architect.)
* Person 3: Тие се дваесет години. (They are twelve years old.)


The verb "be" can also be used to describe a person's physical or emotional state. For example:
* Јас сум ученик. (Jas sum uchenik.) - I am a student.


* Person 1: Јас сум болен. (I am sick.)
In this sentence, "sum" is used to link "jas" (I) to "uchenik" (student), indicating that "I" am in a state of being a student at the present time.
* Person 2: Тој е срамен. (He is embarrassed.)
* Person 3: Тие се среќни. (They are happy.)


The verb "be" can also be used to describe a person's location. For example:
Now, let's add some cultural information as well. In Macedonia, education is highly valued and students are expected to be serious about their studies. Most schools in Macedonia require students to wear uniforms, regardless of their age or grade level.  


* Person 1: Јас сум во куќа. (I am at home.)
== Past Tense ==
* Person 2: Тој е на работа. (He is at work.)
* Person 3: Тие се на плажа. (They are at the beach.)


The verb "be" can also be used to describe a person's possession. For example:  
In the past tense, "be" is used to describe a past state of being. Here is the conjugation of "be" in the past tense:


* Person 1: Јас сум имам куќа. (I have a house.)
{| class="wikitable"
* Person 2: Тој е има машина. (He has a car.)
! Macedonian !! Pronunciation !! English
* Person 3: Тие се имаат куче. (They have a dog.)
|-
| Бев || Bev || I was
|-
| Беше || Beshe || You were
|-
| Беше || Beshe || He/She/It was
|-
| Бевме || Bevme || We were
|-
| Бевте || Bevte || You were
|-
| Беа || Bea || They were
|}


The verb "be" can also be used to describe a person's opinion or belief. For example:  
For example, let's use "be" in a sentence:


* Person 1: Јас сум мислам дека тоа е лошо. (I think that is bad.)
* Јас бев ученик. (Jas bev uchenik.) - I was a student.
* Person 2: Тој е верува во Бог. (He believes in God.)
* Person 3: Тие се сметаат дека тоа е добро. (They think that is good.)


The verb "be" can also be used to describe a person's actions or activities. For example:
In this sentence, "bev" is used to link "jas" (I) to "uchenik" (student), indicating that "I" was in a state of being a student in the past.


* Person 1: Јас сум пишувам книга. (I am writing a book.)
Now, let's add some interesting facts. Did you know that the Cyrillic alphabet, which is used to write Macedonian, was invented by two brothers from Thessaloniki, who were Byzantine missionaries in the 9th century? The brothers, Cyril and Methodius, created the alphabet to help them translate the Bible into Slavic languages. As a result, Macedonian and other Slavic languages are written with Cyrillic characters to this day.
* Person 2: Тој е гледа ТВ. (He is watching TV.)
* Person 3: Тие се играат на компјутер. (They are playing on the computer.)


The verb "be" can also be used to describe a person's habits or routines. For example:
== Future Tense ==


* Person 1: Јас сум зборувам со пријатели. (I am talking to friends.)
In the future tense, "be" is used to describe a future state of being. Here is the conjugation of "be" in the future tense:
* Person 2: Тој е чита книги. (He is reading books.)
 
* Person 3: Тие се играат со играчки. (They are playing with toys.)
{| class="wikitable"
! Macedonian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| Ќе бидам || Kje bidam || I will be
|-
| Ќе бидеш || Kje bidesh || You will be
|-
| Ќе биде || Kje bide || He/She/It will be
|-
| Ќе бидеме || Kje bideme || We will be
|-
| Ќе бидете || Kje bidete || You will be
|-
| Ќе бидат || Kje bidat || They will be
|}
 
For example, let's use "be" in a sentence:
 
* Ќе бидам ученик. (Kje bidam uchenik.) - I will be a student.
 
In this sentence, "bidam" is used to link "jas" (I) to "uchenik" (student), indicating that "I" will be in a state of being a student in the future.
 
Now, let's create a dialogue so you can see "be" in action:
 
* Person 1: Ти си нов тука? (Ti si nov tuka?) - Are you new here?
* Person 2: Да, сум нов. (Da, sum nov.) - Yes, I am new.
 
In this dialogue, "sum" is used to link "jas" (I) to "nov" (new), indicating that "I" am in a state of being new in this situation.
 
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==Other Lessons==
==Related Lessons==
* [[Language/Macedonian/Grammar/Gender|Gender]]
* [[Language/Macedonian/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Macedonian/Grammar/Adverbs|Adverbs]]
* [[Language/Macedonian/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]]
* [[Language/Macedonian/Grammar/Nouns|Nouns]]
* [[Language/Macedonian/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
* [[Language/Macedonian/Grammar/Articles|Articles]]
* [[Language/Macedonian/Grammar/Articles|Articles]]
* [[Language/Macedonian/Grammar/Negation|Negation]]
* [[Language/Macedonian/Grammar/Questions|Questions]]
* [[Language/Macedonian/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Macedonian/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
* [[Language/Macedonian/Grammar/Give-your-Opinion|Give your Opinion]]
* [[Language/Macedonian/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Macedonian/Grammar/Conditional-Mood|Conditional Mood]]
* [[Language/Macedonian/Grammar/Plurals|Plurals]]
* [[Language/Macedonian/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Macedonian/Grammar/Future-Tense|Future Tense]]
* [[Language/Macedonian/Grammar/Adverbs|Adverbs]]
 
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==Sources==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macedonian_language Macedonian language - Wikipedia]
* [https://slavica.indiana.edu/bookListings/linguistics/Grammar_Macedonian A Grammar of Macedonian | Slavica Publishers]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Macedonian_grammar Macedonian grammar - Wikipedia]


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Macedonian Grammar - How to Use "Be"

Hi Macedonian learners! 😊

In this lesson, we will explore how to use the verb "be" in Macedonian. The verb "be" is very important in any language because it is used to create sentences that convey existence, identity, and relationships between things. So, let's start!


Don't hesitate to look into these other pages after completing this lesson: Common Prepositions & Nouns: Gender and Plurals.

What is "Be"?[edit | edit source]

"Be" is a verb that functions as the copula, or link verb, in Macedonian. It is used to connect a subject to a predicate, describing the subject's state of being or identity. In Macedonian, "be" is translated as "сум" (sum). Here are some examples:

Macedonian Pronunciation English
Јас сум Jas sum I am
Ти си Ti si You are
Тој е Toj e He is
Таа е Taa e She is
Ние сме Nie sme We are
Вие сте Vie ste You are
Тие се Tie se They are

Present Tense[edit | edit source]

In the present tense, "be" is used to describe a current state of being. Here is the conjugation of "be" in the present tense:

Macedonian Pronunciation English
Сум Sum I am
Си Si You are
Е E He/She/It is
Сме Sme We are
Сте Ste You are
Се Se They are

For example, let's use "be" in a sentence:

  • Јас сум ученик. (Jas sum uchenik.) - I am a student.

In this sentence, "sum" is used to link "jas" (I) to "uchenik" (student), indicating that "I" am in a state of being a student at the present time.

Now, let's add some cultural information as well. In Macedonia, education is highly valued and students are expected to be serious about their studies. Most schools in Macedonia require students to wear uniforms, regardless of their age or grade level.

Past Tense[edit | edit source]

In the past tense, "be" is used to describe a past state of being. Here is the conjugation of "be" in the past tense:

Macedonian Pronunciation English
Бев Bev I was
Беше Beshe You were
Беше Beshe He/She/It was
Бевме Bevme We were
Бевте Bevte You were
Беа Bea They were

For example, let's use "be" in a sentence:

  • Јас бев ученик. (Jas bev uchenik.) - I was a student.

In this sentence, "bev" is used to link "jas" (I) to "uchenik" (student), indicating that "I" was in a state of being a student in the past.

Now, let's add some interesting facts. Did you know that the Cyrillic alphabet, which is used to write Macedonian, was invented by two brothers from Thessaloniki, who were Byzantine missionaries in the 9th century? The brothers, Cyril and Methodius, created the alphabet to help them translate the Bible into Slavic languages. As a result, Macedonian and other Slavic languages are written with Cyrillic characters to this day.

Future Tense[edit | edit source]

In the future tense, "be" is used to describe a future state of being. Here is the conjugation of "be" in the future tense:

Macedonian Pronunciation English
Ќе бидам Kje bidam I will be
Ќе бидеш Kje bidesh You will be
Ќе биде Kje bide He/She/It will be
Ќе бидеме Kje bideme We will be
Ќе бидете Kje bidete You will be
Ќе бидат Kje bidat They will be

For example, let's use "be" in a sentence:

  • Ќе бидам ученик. (Kje bidam uchenik.) - I will be a student.

In this sentence, "bidam" is used to link "jas" (I) to "uchenik" (student), indicating that "I" will be in a state of being a student in the future.

Now, let's create a dialogue so you can see "be" in action:

  • Person 1: Ти си нов тука? (Ti si nov tuka?) - Are you new here?
  • Person 2: Да, сум нов. (Da, sum nov.) - Yes, I am new.

In this dialogue, "sum" is used to link "jas" (I) to "nov" (new), indicating that "I" am in a state of being new in this situation.

To improve your Macedonian grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎

Other Lessons[edit | edit source]

Sources[edit | edit source]


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