Hey, community!
You've probably spent some time already in Romania, and you hear some phrases everywhere. It's time to explain them! Here are 5 phrases that Romanian locals say all the time:
1. “Ce (mai) faci?” - "What are you doing?" or "How are you?"
This is a common greeting used to ask about someone’s well-being or current activities. However, Romanian people tend to use it quite a lot, sometimes instead of "hello".
2. “(Hai) noroc!” - "Cheers!"
You've probably heard this a lot already! Noroc! or Hai noroc! is used when toasting drinks with friends and family. "Noroc" also means "good luck".
3. “Hai!” - "Come on!" or "Let's go!"
This phrase is often used to encourage someone to hurry up.
4. “Nu-i nimic” - "It's nothing" or "No problem"
This is an encouraging phrase to say to someone when something is not a big deal or you are okay.
5. “Pe bune?” - "Really?" or "Are you serious?"
"Pe bune" is often used as an expression of surprise or disbelief. Example: Person 1: "He quit his job." Person 2: "Pe bune?!"
That's it for now! If you will use these phrases, you will not only enhance your communication skills in Romanian but also blend in more naturally with the locals.
Do you have more examples of phrases you heard from Romanians? Share them with everyone in the comments!
Roxana, OLS Community Manager - Romanian
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