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bună
interjectionBeginner

Hi

An informal greeting used among friends at any time of day.

bună ziua
phraseBeginner

Good day; hello

The standard polite greeting used during the day.

bună dimineața
phraseBeginner

Good morning

A morning greeting used until around noon.

bună seara
phraseBeginner

Good evening

A greeting used in the evening.

noapte bună
phraseBeginner

Good night

Said before going to bed or parting at night.

la revedere
phraseBeginner

Goodbye

The standard way to say goodbye.

mulțumesc
interjectionBeginner

Thank you

The standard expression of gratitude.

cu plăcere
phraseBeginner

You're welcome

The standard reply to thank you, literally with pleasure.

te rog
phraseBeginner

Please

Used to make polite requests; the formal version is vă rog.

îmi pare rău
phraseBeginner

I'm sorry

An apology, literally it seems bad to me.

da
interjectionBeginner

Yes

An affirmative answer.

nu
interjectionBeginner

No

A negative answer.

ce mai faci
phraseBeginner

How are you?

A common question asking about someone's wellbeing.

bine
adverbBeginner

Well; fine

Used to say that things are going well.

mă numesc
phraseBeginner

My name is

Used to introduce yourself by name.

încântat
adjectiveBeginner

Pleased to meet you

Said when meeting someone for the first time; women say încântată.

bun venit
phraseBeginner

Welcome

Used to welcome guests or new arrivals.

noroc
nounBeginner

Good luck; cheers

Means luck; used as a toast and to wish someone success.

unu
numeralBeginner

One

The number one.

doi
numeralBeginner

Two

The number two; două before feminine nouns.

trei
numeralBeginner

Three

The number three.

patru
numeralBeginner

Four

The number four.

cinci
numeralBeginner

Five

The number five.

șase
numeralBeginner

Six

The number six.

șapte
numeralBeginner

Seven

The number seven.

opt
numeralBeginner

Eight

The number eight.

nouă
numeralBeginner

Nine

The number nine; the same word also means new (feminine).

zece
numeralBeginner

Ten

The number ten.

sută
numeralBeginner

Hundred

The number one hundred, used as o sută.

mie
numeralBeginner

Thousand

The number one thousand, used as o mie.

azi
adverbBeginner

Today

The present day; also astăzi.

mâine
adverbBeginner

Tomorrow

The day after today.

ieri
adverbBeginner

Yesterday

The day before today.

acum
adverbBeginner

Now

At the present moment.

oră
nounBeginner

Hour

A period of sixty minutes.

minut
nounBeginner

Minute

A period of sixty seconds.

săptămână
nounBeginner

Week

A period of seven days.

an
nounBeginner

Year

A period of twelve months.

familie
nounBeginner

Family

A group of people related by blood or marriage.

mamă
nounBeginner

Mother

A female parent.

tată
nounBeginner

Father

A male parent.

frate
nounBeginner

Brother

A male sibling.

soră
nounBeginner

Sister

A female sibling.

fiu
nounBeginner

Son

A male child in relation to his parents.

fiică
nounBeginner

Daughter

A female child in relation to her parents.

bunic
nounBeginner

Grandfather

The father of your parent.

bunică
nounBeginner

Grandmother

The mother of your parent.

soț
nounBeginner

Husband

The man a woman is married to.

soție
nounBeginner

Wife

The woman a man is married to.

copil
nounBeginner

Child

A young person.

prieten
nounBeginner

Friend

A person you know well and like; feminine is prietenă.

bărbat
nounBeginner

Man

An adult male person.

femeie
nounBeginner

Woman

An adult female person.

profesor
nounBeginner

Teacher

A person who teaches at a school or university.

student
nounBeginner

Student

A person studying at a university.

vecin
nounBeginner

Neighbor

A person who lives next to or near you.

apă
nounBeginner

Water

The clear liquid essential for life.

ceai
nounBeginner

Tea

A hot drink made from tea leaves or herbs.

cafea
nounBeginner

Coffee

A hot drink made from roasted coffee beans.

pâine
nounBeginner

Bread

A staple food made from flour and water.

orez
nounBeginner

Rice

A grain eaten as a staple food.

carne
nounBeginner

Meat

The flesh of animals eaten as food.

pui
nounBeginner

Chicken

Meat from a chicken; also means chick.

pește
nounBeginner

Fish

An animal that lives in water, eaten as food.

ou
nounBeginner

Egg

An egg laid by a hen, a common breakfast food.

brânză
nounBeginner

Cheese

A food made from milk, central to Romanian cuisine.

legume
nounBeginner

Vegetables

Plants grown for food; plural of legumă.

fructe
nounBeginner

Fruit

Sweet plant foods such as apples and plums; plural of fruct.

măr
nounBeginner

Apple

A round fruit with red or green skin.

lapte
nounBeginner

Milk

A white drink produced by cows.

suc
nounBeginner

Juice

A drink made from pressed fruit.

zahăr
nounBeginner

Sugar

A sweet substance added to food and drinks.

sare
nounBeginner

Salt

A white substance used to season food.

mic dejun
nounBeginner

Breakfast

The first meal of the day.

prânz
nounBeginner

Lunch

The meal eaten in the middle of the day.

cină
nounBeginner

Dinner

The main meal eaten in the evening.

aeroport
nounBeginner

Airport

A place where airplanes take off and land.

avion
nounBeginner

Airplane

A flying vehicle with wings and engines.

tren
nounBeginner

Train

A connected line of carriages that runs on rails.

gară
nounBeginner

Train station

A place where trains stop for passengers.

autobuz
nounBeginner

Bus

A large road vehicle that carries many passengers.

taxi
nounBeginner

Taxi

A car you pay to be driven somewhere in.

hotel
nounBeginner

Hotel

A place where travelers pay to stay overnight.

restaurant
nounBeginner

Restaurant

A place where you pay to eat meals.

oraș
nounBeginner

City

A large town where many people live and work.

sat
nounBeginner

Village

A small settlement in the countryside.

stradă
nounBeginner

Street

A road in a city or town.

pașaport
nounBeginner

Passport

An official document needed for traveling abroad.

bilet
nounBeginner

Ticket

A piece of paper that allows you to travel or enter a place.

hartă
nounBeginner

Map

A drawing showing streets, cities, or countries.

bancă
nounBeginner

Bank

A place where people keep and borrow money; also means bench.

magazin
nounBeginner

Shop

A place where goods are sold.

plajă
nounBeginner

Beach

A sandy shore by the sea.

călătorie
nounBeginner

Trip; journey

The act of traveling to a place.

soare
nounBeginner

Sun

The star that gives Earth light and warmth.

lună
nounBeginner

Moon; month

The bright object in the night sky; the same word means month.

stea
nounBeginner

Star

A point of light visible in the night sky.

cer
nounBeginner

Sky

The space above the earth where clouds and stars appear.

mare
nounBeginner

Sea

The large body of salt water; the same word also means big.

râu
nounBeginner

River

A large natural stream of water flowing to the sea.

munte
nounBeginner

Mountain

A very high hill, often with steep sides.

pădure
nounBeginner

Forest

A large area covered with trees.

copac
nounBeginner

Tree

A tall plant with a trunk, branches, and leaves.

floare
nounBeginner

Flower

The colorful blossom of a plant.

ploaie
nounBeginner

Rain

Water that falls from clouds in drops.

zăpadă
nounBeginner

Snow

Soft white frozen water that falls in winter.

vânt
nounBeginner

Wind

Moving air that you can feel.

vreme
nounBeginner

Weather

The condition of the air, such as sun, rain, or wind; also means time.

animal
nounBeginner

Animal

A living creature such as a dog, bird, or fish.

câine
nounBeginner

Dog

A common pet animal that barks.

corp
nounBeginner

Body

The whole physical structure of a person.

cap
nounBeginner

Head

The top part of the body containing the brain and face.

ochi
nounBeginner

Eye

The part of the body used for seeing.

ureche
nounBeginner

Ear

The part of the body used for hearing.

nas
nounBeginner

Nose

The part of the face used for smelling and breathing.

gură
nounBeginner

Mouth

The part of the face used for eating and speaking.

mână
nounBeginner

Hand

The part of the body at the end of the arm.

picior
nounBeginner

Leg; foot

The lower limb used for walking.

inimă
nounBeginner

Heart

The organ that pumps blood, also used for feelings.

păr
nounBeginner

Hair

The hair on a person's head; the same word means pear tree.

stomac
nounBeginner

Stomach

The organ where food is digested.

doctor
nounBeginner

Doctor

A person trained to treat sick people.

spital
nounBeginner

Hospital

A place where sick people are treated.

medicament
nounBeginner

Medicine

Something you take to treat an illness.

sănătate
nounBeginner

Health

The condition of the body and mind.

bolnav
adjectiveBeginner

Sick

Ill, not in good health.

muncă
nounBeginner

Work

The activity of working; a job.

companie
nounBeginner

Company

A business organization that sells goods or services.

birou
nounBeginner

Office; desk

A room where people work, or the desk itself.

șef
nounBeginner

Boss

The person in charge at work.

coleg
nounBeginner

Colleague

A person you work or study with.

ședință
nounIntermediate

Meeting

An occasion when people come together to discuss something.

bani
nounBeginner

Money

Coins and banknotes used to buy things; plural in Romanian.

salariu
nounIntermediate

Salary

The money you receive regularly for your work.

calculator
nounBeginner

Computer

An electronic machine used for work and entertainment.

telefon
nounBeginner

Telephone

A device used for calling and messaging people.

profesie
nounIntermediate

Profession

The type of work a person is trained to do.

proiect
nounBeginner

Project

A planned piece of work with a clear goal.

client
nounBeginner

Customer

A person who buys goods or services.

contract
nounIntermediate

Contract

A formal written agreement.

director
nounIntermediate

Director; manager

The person who leads a company or school.

fabrică
nounBeginner

Factory

A building where goods are made with machines.

cultură
nounBeginner

Culture

The art, customs, and traditions of a society.

istorie
nounBeginner

History

The study of past events, or the events themselves.

limbă
nounBeginner

Language

A system of words used by a nation; also means tongue.

carte
nounBeginner

Book

Written pages bound together for reading.

muzică
nounBeginner

Music

Sounds arranged in a pleasing way, made by voices or instruments.

film
nounBeginner

Film

A story shown in moving pictures.

artă
nounIntermediate

Art

Painting, sculpture, theatre, and other creative work.

muzeu
nounBeginner

Museum

A building where important objects and art are shown.

sărbătoare
nounIntermediate

Holiday; celebration

A special day of celebration.

religie
nounIntermediate

Religion

Belief in and worship of a god or gods.

guvern
nounIntermediate

Government

The group of people who rule a country.

știri
nounBeginner

News

Reports about recent events; plural in Romanian.

societate
nounAdvanced

Society

People living together in an organized community.

tradiție
nounIntermediate

Tradition

A custom passed down through generations.

a fi
verbBeginner

To be

To exist or to have a certain quality.

a avea
verbBeginner

To have

To own or possess something.

a merge
verbBeginner

To go

To move from one place to another.

a veni
verbBeginner

To come

To move toward the speaker or a place.

a mânca
verbBeginner

To eat

To put food in your mouth and swallow it.

a bea
verbBeginner

To drink

To take liquid into your mouth and swallow it.

a vedea
verbBeginner

To see

To notice something with your eyes.

a auzi
verbBeginner

To hear

To notice sounds with your ears.

a vorbi
verbBeginner

To speak

To say words, to talk.

a citi
verbBeginner

To read

To look at words and understand them.

a scrie
verbBeginner

To write

To form letters and words on paper or a screen.

a cumpăra
verbBeginner

To buy

To get something by paying money.

a vinde
verbBeginner

To sell

To give something in exchange for money.

a face
verbBeginner

To do; to make

To perform an action or create something.

a lucra
verbBeginner

To work

To do a job, especially for money.

a gândi
verbBeginner

To think

To use your mind to form ideas or opinions.

a vrea
verbBeginner

To want

To wish for or desire something.

a iubi
verbBeginner

To love

To feel deep affection for someone.

a plăcea
verbIntermediate

To like

To find something pleasant; used as îmi place.

a învăța
verbBeginner

To learn; to teach

To gain knowledge or skill, or to pass it on.

a ști
verbBeginner

To know (facts)

To have information in your mind.

a cunoaște
verbBeginner

To know (people, places)

To be familiar with a person, place, or thing.

a da
verbBeginner

To give

To hand something to someone.

a lua
verbBeginner

To take

To pick something up or accept it.

a căuta
verbBeginner

To look for

To try to find something.

a ajuta
verbBeginner

To help

To make something easier for someone.

a începe
verbBeginner

To begin

To start doing something.

a termina
verbBeginner

To finish

To bring something to an end.

bun
adjectiveBeginner

Good

Of high quality or pleasant.

rău
adjectiveBeginner

Bad

Of poor quality or unpleasant.

mare
adjectiveBeginner

Big

Of great size; the same word also means sea.

mic
adjectiveBeginner

Small

Of little size.

nou
adjectiveBeginner

New

Recently made or bought.

vechi
adjectiveBeginner

Old (things)

Having existed for a long time; for people use bătrân.

tânăr
adjectiveBeginner

Young

Not old, in an early stage of life.

înalt
adjectiveBeginner

Tall; high

Of great height.

scund
adjectiveBeginner

Short (height)

Of little height.

lung
adjectiveBeginner

Long

Of great length or duration.

scurt
adjectiveBeginner

Short

Of little length or duration.

cald
adjectiveBeginner

Warm; hot

Having a high temperature.

rece
adjectiveBeginner

Cold

Having a low temperature.

rapid
adjectiveBeginner

Fast

Moving or happening quickly.

lent
adjectiveBeginner

Slow

Moving or happening without speed.

scump
adjectiveBeginner

Expensive; dear

Costing a lot of money.

ieftin
adjectiveBeginner

Cheap

Costing little money.

frumos
adjectiveBeginner

Beautiful

Very pleasing to look at.

ușor
adjectiveBeginner

Easy; light

Not difficult, or not heavy.

greu
adjectiveBeginner

Difficult; heavy

Hard to do, or weighing a lot.

important
adjectiveBeginner

Important

Having great value or significance.

curat
adjectiveBeginner

Clean

Free from dirt.

ce
pronounBeginner

What

Used to ask about things.

cine
pronounBeginner

Who

Used to ask about people.

unde
adverbBeginner

Where

Used to ask about places.

când
adverbBeginner

When

Used to ask about time.

de ce
adverbBeginner

Why

Used to ask about reasons.

cum
adverbBeginner

How

Used to ask about manner or way.

cât
pronounBeginner

How much; how many

Used to ask about quantity.

care
pronounBeginner

Which

Used to ask about a choice between options.

al cui
pronounIntermediate

Whose

Used to ask about ownership.

oare
particleIntermediate

I wonder (question particle)

A particle that adds doubt or wonder to a question.

casă
nounBeginner

House; home

A building where people live.

apartament
nounBeginner

Apartment

A set of rooms for living in, part of a larger building.

bucătărie
nounBeginner

Kitchen

The room where food is prepared; also means cuisine.

baie
nounBeginner

Bathroom

The room with a bath or shower.

dormitor
nounBeginner

Bedroom

The room where you sleep.

ușă
nounBeginner

Door

The entrance to a room or building.

fereastră
nounBeginner

Window

An opening in a wall with glass that lets in light.

masă
nounBeginner

Table; meal

A piece of furniture with a flat top; also means a meal.

scaun
nounBeginner

Chair

A seat with a back for one person.

pat
nounBeginner

Bed

A piece of furniture for sleeping.

a dormi
verbBeginner

To sleep

To rest with your eyes closed at night.

haine
nounBeginner

Clothes

Things you wear; plural of haină.

pantofi
nounBeginner

Shoes

Footwear; plural of pantof.

cheie
nounBeginner

Key

A metal object used to open locks.

ceas
nounBeginner

Clock; watch

A device that shows the time.

televizor
nounBeginner

Television

A device for watching programmes and films.

lampă
nounBeginner

Lamp

A device that gives light.

geantă
nounBeginner

Bag

A container with handles for carrying things.

a găti
verbBeginner

To cook

To prepare food by heating it.

cumpărături
nounBeginner

Shopping

The activity of buying things; plural in Romanian.

fericit
adjectiveBeginner

Happy

Feeling pleasure and joy.

trist
adjectiveBeginner

Sad

Feeling unhappy.

vesel
adjectiveBeginner

Cheerful

Full of joy and good humour.

nervos
adjectiveIntermediate

Nervous; irritated

Feeling worried, tense, or annoyed.

speriat
adjectiveIntermediate

Scared

Feeling fear.

obosit
adjectiveBeginner

Tired

Needing rest after work or activity.

flămând
adjectiveBeginner

Hungry

Feeling the need to eat; commonly mi-e foame.

însetat
adjectiveIntermediate

Thirsty

Feeling the need to drink; commonly mi-e sete.

îngrijorat
adjectiveIntermediate

Worried

Feeling anxious about something.

plictisit
adjectiveIntermediate

Bored

Feeling tired because something is not interesting.

entuziasmat
adjectiveIntermediate

Excited

Feeling very happy and enthusiastic about something.

surprins
adjectiveIntermediate

Surprised

Feeling wonder because of something unexpected.

dragoste
nounBeginner

Love

A deep feeling of affection.

speranță
nounBeginner

Hope

The feeling that something good will happen.