Macedonian Word of the Day
полека
/po-LE-ka/ • adverb — 23rd of May, 2026
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Meaning: slowly; at a slow pace
Examples
- Полека вози, има деца на улицата.
(Drive slowly, there are children on the street.) - Може ли да зборуваш полека?
(Can you speak slowly?) - Полека, но сигурно ја учам новата граматика.
(Slowly but surely I'm learning the new grammar.)
Synonyms
- бавно
- постепено
Use полека to ask someone to reduce speed (driving, walking) or to speak more slowly. It can also be used as a mild warning or interjection (e.g., "Полека!") meaning 'hold on' or 'wait a moment.' It's very common in everyday speech.
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