Ce mai faci?

'How are you?' 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

best
RON Adjective 280

cel mai bun

best

1. of the highest quality; better than all others.

live
RON Verb 208

trăi

live

To be alive.

police
RON Noun 439

politie

police

The civil force charged with maintaining public order and enforcing the law.

chance
RON Noun 556

posibilitate

chance

The possibility that something will happen; the likelihood of something occurring.

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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