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Learn Some Basic Romanian Before Moving (Part 1)

Learn Some Basic Romanian Before Moving (Part 1)

by Roxana OLS Community Manager -
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Hi guys! 

The clock is ticking and your journey in Romania is about to start! Learning some basic Romanian words and phrases are great tools for integrating better and making friends, so I made a list of the most important ones: 

Meeting someone

  • Bună! - Hello 
  • Salut! - Hi!
  • Bună ziua! - Good afternoon! 
  • Noapte buna - Good night! 
  • Cum te numești? - What's your name?
  • Mă numesc [Your Name] - My name is [Your Name]
  • Ce faci? - How are you?
  • Bine, mulțumesc. - I'm fine, thank you
  • De unde ești? - Where are you from?
  • Sunt din [Your Country] - I am from [Your Country]

Basics

  • Mulțumesc - Thank you.
  • Te rog - Please.
  • Scuzați-mă - Excuse me 
  • Îmi pare rău - I'm sorry
  • Da - Yes.
  • Nu - No. 
Navigating

  • Unde este [Location]? - Where is [Location]?
  • Înainte. - Straight ahead.
  • La dreapta. - To the right.
  • La stânga. - To the left.
  • Stânga. - Left.
  • Dreapta. - Right.
  • Aici. - Here.
  • Acolo. - There.

Shopping

  • Cât costă? - How much does it cost?
  • Cât este? - How much is it?
  • Prețul este [Price]. - The price is [Price]

In part 2 we will learn the numbers, how to order, some phrases to use in emergency situations, colors and basic courtesies. 

See you on the forums, 

Roxana, OLS Community Manager - Romanian