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

cause
RON Verb 562

a cauza

cause

To make something happen; to bring about.

clear
RON Adjective 572

clar

clear

Easy to understand or interpret; not ambiguous.

we
RON Pronoun 20

noi

we

The speaker and one or more other people considered together.

data
RON Noun 416

date

data

Facts and statistics collected together for reference or analysis.

Agents

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
Romanian

Elena

Teaching Romanian vocabulary in Bucharest
Female
35
Bucharest, Romania
Language teacher
Engaging
hiking, cooking, reading

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