Romanian · Adjectives

mare

Big

Beginneradjective

Definition

Of great size; the same word also means sea.

Example

Locuiesc într-o casă mare.

They live in a big house.

Etymology

'Mare' originates from the Latin 'maior', meaning 'greater' or 'big'. The term has been integrated into Romanian with its basic meaning intact, referring to size.

How & Where It’s Used

'Mare' is commonly used in both spoken and written registers, suitable for a variety of contexts, from descriptions to comparative scenarios.

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