Romanian · Numbers & Time

oră

Hour

Beginnernoun · f

Definition

A period of sixty minutes.

Example

Studiez româna o oră pe zi.

I study Romanian one hour a day.

Etymology

'Oră' derives from the Latin 'hora', illustrating the continuity of Latin terms into the Romanian vocabulary related to time.

How & Where It’s Used

'Oră' is used in both formal and informal contexts, encompassing daily conversation and written formats, widely understood across Romania.

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