Romanian · Body & Health
inimă
Heart
Beginnernoun · f
Definition
The organ that pumps blood, also used for feelings.
Example
Alergarea este bună pentru inimă.
Running is good for the heart.
Etymology
'Inimă' derives from the Latin 'cor', 'cordis', meaning 'heart'. The transformation reflects typical changes that occurred in Romanian language development.
How & Where It’s Used
'Inimă' is frequently used in emotional and poetic contexts, as well as in everyday conversations discussing feelings, and found in both written and spoken forms.
Literary Heritage
It is a common motif in Romanian literature and songs, symbolizing love and emotion.