Romanian · Food & Drink

apă

Water

Beginnernoun · f

Definition

The clear liquid essential for life.

Example

Dă-mi un pahar cu apă, te rog.

Give me a glass of water, please.

Etymology

'Apă' is derived from the Latin 'aqua', retaining its meaning through the evolution of the Romanian language.

How & Where It’s Used

'Apă' is a common term used in both everyday conversation and written language, noted for its informal and formal applications.

Literary Heritage

It appears in various proverbs and cultural references concerning life and sustenance.

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