Romanian · Adjectives

rău

Bad

Beginneradjective

Definition

Of poor quality or unpleasant.

Example

A fost o idee rea.

It was a bad idea.

Etymology

'Rău' traces back to Old Slavic '*zru', which means 'bad' or 'evil'. The word has retained its core meaning through Romanian's evolution.

How & Where It’s Used

'Rău' is used in both spoken and written discourse, across formal and informal contexts. It appears in various idiomatic phrases and expressions.

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