Romanian · Question Words
cât
How much; how many
Beginnerpronoun
Definition
Used to ask about quantity.
Example
Cât costă aceasta?
How much does this cost?
Etymology
'Cât' is derived from the Latin 'quantus,' meaning 'how much' or 'how many.' Its usage in Romanian reflects the evolution of interrogative quantifiers.
How & Where It’s Used
'Cât' is commonly found in both spoken and written forms, primarily in informal settings to ask about quantity or extent.