Romanian · Body & Health
stomac
Stomach
Beginnernoun · n
Definition
The organ where food is digested.
Example
Mă doare stomacul după masă.
My stomach hurts after the meal.
Etymology
The word 'stomac' originates from the Latin 'stomachus', which itself comes from the Greek 'stomachos'. It evolved through the influence of Old French and kept its meaning related to the digestive organ in Romanian.
How & Where It’s Used
'Stomac' is commonly used in both spoken and written Romanian, often in medical or health-related discussions. Its register is generally neutral to formal, with no significant regional variations.