Romanian · Daily Life
casă
House; home
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
A building where people live.
Example
Mă întorc acasă la ora șase.
I return home at six.
Etymology
'Casă' derives from the Latin 'casa,' meaning 'house' or 'cottage.' Its meaning has remained consistent through Romanian's evolution.
How & Where It’s Used
'Casă' is commonly used in both written and spoken contexts, reflecting everyday language across all registers in discussions about homes and shelters.
Literary Heritage
The term appears in various Romanian folk tales and literature, often when discussing family or domestic life.