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Marking the European Day of Languages:
Presenting Prof. Dr. Radica Nikodinovska’s Landmark Italian-Macedonian Dictionary
BRUSSELS / SKOPJE – On this 26th of September – celebrated across the continent as the European Day of Languages – Pluartis honours the rich tapestry of cross-cultural communication by featuring a major contribution to European lexicography: the Italian-Macedonian Phraseological Dictionary (Италијанско-македонски фразеолошки речник). Authored by distinguished linguist Prof. Dr. Radica Nikodinovska, who was previously featured on Pluartis for World Book Day, this newly published volume represents the first dedicated phraseological dictionary of the Italian language in the country.
The Architecture of Idiom
Idioms and phraseology form the living, poetic core of language – the space where literal definitions yield to collective memory, cultural metaphor, and social nuance. Bridging these subtle expressive layers between Italian and Macedonian, Dr. Nikodinovska’s dictionary systematically catalogs and analyzes 1,250 Italian idiomatic expressions across 146 pages, providing both phraseological and functional Macedonian equivalents.
From colourful everyday figures of speech such as mettere il carro davanti ai buoi (“to put the cart before the horse”) and non capire un’acca (“not to understand a thing”) to prendere il toro per le corna (“to take the bull by the horns”), the volume illuminates the creative vigour of the Italian language while demonstrating the complex art of semantic translation.
Academic & Professional Acclaim
The publication has received distinguished praise from prominent scholars in comparative linguistics:
“The careful and thorough investigation of the phraseological richness of Italian presented in this book allows us to form a clear picture of the creative power of the Italian language… The dictionary serves as a vital instrument for Italianists and an undeniable contribution to Macedonian Italian studies.”
– Prof. Dr. Petar Atanasov
“This bilingual dictionary constitutes a significant contribution to Macedonian lexicography… It is a reference work that will prove invaluable not only to academic researchers and university students, but also to translators, lexicographers, and anyone engaged in the study and research of the Italian language.”
– Prof. Dr. Katerina Veljanovska
Bridging Cultures Through Word and Mind
At Pluartis, where we view translation as an essential form of cultural subtlety and intellectual exchange, Dr. Nikodinovska’s achievement highlights how linguistic precision builds lasting bridges across regional heritage and European traditions.
Publication Details & Ordering
The Italian-Macedonian Phraseological Dictionary (Италијанско-македонски фразеолошки речник) by Prof. Dr. Radica Nikodinovska is published in Skopje (2026).
To order a copy or learn more about distribution, visit The Matica Club (Клуб Матица).