Romanian · Work & Business
birou
Office; desk
Beginnernoun · n
Definition
A room where people work, or the desk itself.
Example
Lucrez la birou de la ora nouă.
I work at the office from nine.
Etymology
'Birou' is borrowed from the French 'bureau', which also means 'desk' or 'office'. The term gained usage in Romanian during the 19th century, coinciding with modernization.
How & Where It’s Used
'Birou' is primarily used in formal contexts, especially in relation to workspaces and offices. It's used both in spoken and written language universally.