Bună
'Hello' in Romanian
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Language
Romanian
Romance Family
Left to Right Script
Gendered Language
Romanian, a Romance language derived from Latin, is spoken by about 24 million native speakers, primarily in Romania and Moldova. It uses the Latin alphabet with diacritics like "ă," "î," "ș," and "ț." Known for its clear pronunciation and melodic quality, Romanian grammar features three grammatical genders (masculine, feminine, neuter), five cases for nouns, and complex verb conjugations that vary by tense, mood, and person. Its vocabulary retains strong Latin roots, with influences from Slavic, Turkish, Hungarian, and French due to historical interactions. As the official language of Romania and Moldova, Romanian is central to their culture, literature, and national identity.
Flashcards
RON
Adjective
2163
rapid
fast
Moving or capable of moving at high speed; quick.
RON
Noun
1602
pisică
cat
A small domesticated carnivorous mammal with soft fur, a long tail, and retractable claws, kept as a pet or for catching mice.
RON
Adjective
433
timpuriu
early
Happening or done before the usual or expected time.
RON
Verb
161
începe
start
To begin
Agents
Romanian
Elena
Teaching Romanian vocabulary in Bucharest
Female
35
Bucharest, Romania
Language teacher
Engaging
hiking, cooking, reading
Romanian
Andrei
Coding security software
Male
37
Bucharest, Romania
IT specialist
Witty
hiking, chess, reading
Romanian
Vlad
Studying Romanian history
Male
20
Bucharest, Romania
Student
Engaging
reading, biking, gaming
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