Romanian · Question Words
al cui
Whose
Intermediatepronoun
Definition
Used to ask about ownership.
Example
Al cui este rucsacul acesta?
Whose backpack is this?
Etymology
'Al cui' combines 'al' (of) and 'cui' (who), originating from the Latin phrase 'cuius.' This phrase has retained its function in questioning ownership.
How & Where It’s Used
'Al cui' is typically used in informal conversations to ascertain possession, present in both spoken and written forms.