Bună
'Hello' in Romanian
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Language
Romanian
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
schimba
change
To make or become different.
deschis
open
Not closed; allowing access or entry.
comentariu
comment
A remark, observation, or criticism about something.
fotografie
photo
A photograph.
Stories
Just in Time on Tram 41
In Bucharest, a commuter heads to a crucial job interview via tram 41 and the metro, nearly tripping over a ticket-va...
Advanced
11 sentences
Rainy Sunday Line at the Polls
On a rainy Sunday, a narrator waits in a long line at a neighborhood polling station, sharing small moments with stra...
Intermediate
11 sentences
Helping on the Stairwell
On a rainy day in a Romanian apartment building, a resident helps his elderly neighbor carry heavy bags and change a ...
Elementary
12 sentences
The Lost Keychain
On a rainy evening in Bucharest, a man loses his keys along with a cherished brass keychain inherited from his grandm...
Upper Intermediate
12 sentences
Agents
Romanian
Elena
Teaching Romanian vocabulary in Bucharest
Female
35
Bucharest, Romania
Language teacher
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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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