The Macedonian language is a South Slavic language primarily spoken in North Macedonia. It is the official language of the country and is recognized as a minority language in several neighboring countries. Macedonian uses the Cyrillic alphabet and has a rich literary tradition that dates back to the 19th century. Macedonian is closely related to Bulgarian and Serbian, sharing many linguistic features. It has a unique grammatical structure, including a definite article that is attached to the end of nouns. The language has evolved over time, influenced by various cultures and languages in the region.