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<div class="pg_page_title">Romanian Grammar - Nouns</div>
<div class="pg_page_title">Romanian Grammar - Nouns</div>
Hi Romanian learners! 😊<br>In today's lesson, we will be exploring the basics of Romanian nouns. Nouns are an essential part of any language, and understanding them is key to mastering Romanian. We will look at the different types of nouns, their gender, and how to form plurals. By the end of this lesson, you will have a better understanding of Romanian nouns and be able to use them confidently in your conversations.<br><br>__TOC__<br><br>
== Types of Nouns ==
Nouns can be divided into two main categories: common nouns and proper nouns. Common nouns refer to general things, such as 'table', 'chair', 'dog', etc. Proper nouns refer to specific people, places, or things, such as 'John', 'Paris', or 'Apple'.<br><br>
=== Gender ===
In Romanian, nouns have gender. This means that they are either masculine or feminine. The gender of a noun is usually indicated by its ending. For example, the word for 'table' is 'masa', which is a feminine noun. The word for 'chair' is 'scaun', which is a masculine noun. It is important to remember the gender of a noun when using it in a sentence.<br><br>
=== Plurals ===
In Romanian, nouns can be singular or plural. To form the plural of a noun, you usually add an '-i' to the end of the word. For example, the plural of 'masa' (table) is 'mese' and the plural of 'scaun' (chair) is 'scaune'. However, there are some exceptions to this rule, so it is important to learn the correct plural forms of each noun.<br><br>
== Conclusion ==
In this lesson, we have looked at the basics of Romanian nouns. We have seen the different types of nouns, their gender, and how to form plurals. Now you should have a better understanding of Romanian nouns and be able to use them confidently in your conversations.<br><hr>If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.<br>Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎


Hi [https://polyglotclub.com/language/romanian Romanian] learners! 😊


==Related Lessons==
In this lesson, we will dive into Romanian grammar and focus on nouns. Nouns are words that represent a person, place, thing or idea. In Romanian, nouns can be masculine, feminine or neuter and can be singular or plural. Understanding the gender and number of nouns is essential to master the Romanian language.
* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/Possessive-Case-in-Romanian|Possessive Case in Romanian]]
 
* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/Greetings-in-Romanian|Greetings in Romanian]]
__TOC__
* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/Inclusive-Case-in-Romanian|Inclusive Case in Romanian]]
 
* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/How-to-Use-Be|How to Use Be]]
== Gender in Romanian Nouns ==
* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/How-to-use-¨can¨-in-Romanian|How to use ¨can¨ in Romanian]]
 
* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/Indefinite-Articles-in-Romanian|Indefinite Articles in Romanian]]
Unlike English, where gender is not always apparent in nouns, Romanian clearly distinguishes between masculine and feminine nouns. Nouns that end in -e, -i or -u are usually masculine, while those that end in -ă, -ea or -ie are usually feminine. There are few exceptions and some nouns can only be learned through memorization.
* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/Cardinal-Numbers-in-Romanian|Cardinal Numbers in Romanian]]
 
* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/How-to-use-¨to-speak¨-in-Romanian|How to use ¨to speak¨ in Romanian]]
Here are some examples of masculine and feminine nouns in Romanian:
* [[Language/Romanian/Grammar/Adjectives|Adjectives]]
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Romanian !! Pronunciation !! English
|-
| băiat || [bəˈjat] || boy
|-
| frate || [ˈfrate] || brother
|-
| câine || [kɨˈine] || dog
|-
| fată || [ˈfata] || girl
|-
| soră || [soˈrə] || sister
|-
| pisică || [pi'sikə] || cat
|}
 
== Romanian Plural Nouns ==
 
Once you know whether a noun is masculine or feminine, the next step is to learn the plural form.
 
To form the plural of masculine nouns, add -i or -e to the end of the word, depending on the last letter. For feminine nouns, replace -ă or -ea with -e.
 
Here are some examples of plural nouns in Romanian:
 
{| class="wikitable"
! Romanian singular !! Romanian plural !! English
|-
| băiat || băieți || boys
|-
| frate || frați || brothers
|-
| câine || câini || dogs
|-
| fată || fete || girls
|-
| soră || surori || sisters
|-
| pisică || pisici || cats
|}
 
It's important to note that some nouns have irregular plural forms, and must be learned by heart.
 
== Indefinite and Definite Articles ==
 
The indefinite article in Romanian is "un" for masculine nouns and "o" for feminine nouns. For example, "un băiat" means "a boy" and "o fată" means "a girl".
 
The definite article in Romanian is "cel" for masculine nouns and "cea" for feminine nouns. For example, "cel băiat" means "the boy" and "cea fată" means "the girl".
 
== Possessive Nouns ==
 
Possessive nouns are used to show that someone owns or possesses something. In Romanian, the possessive noun is formed by adding -ul for masculine nouns and -a for feminine nouns to the end of the possessed noun.
 
For example, "casa băiatului" means "the boy's house" and "cartea fetei" means "the girl's book".
 
== Dialogue Example ==
 
To put these concepts into context, here's an imaginary dialogue:
 
* Person 1: Salut, băiatule! Cum te cheamă? (Hi, boy! What's your name?)
* Person 2: Mă cheamă Andrei. (My name is Andrei.)
* Person 1: Plăcere să te cunosc, Andrei! (Nice to meet you, Andrei!)
* Person 2: Plăcerea e a mea, Dan. (The pleasure is mine, Dan.)
 
== Culture Corner ==
 
Did you know that Romania is home to the Danube Delta, the second largest river delta in Europe? The Danube Delta is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a must-see location for nature lovers.
 
== Practice Makes Perfect ==
 
To improve your Romanian Grammar, you can also use the [https://polyglotclub.com Polyglot Club] website. [https://polyglotclub.com/find-friends.php?search=send&d=0&f=36&offre1=102 Find native speakers] and ask them any [https://polyglotclub.com/language/romanian/question questions]!
 
== Sources ==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_language Romanian Language]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Romanian_nouns Romanian Nouns]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Danube_Delta Danube Delta]
 
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Romanian Grammar - Nouns

Hi Romanian learners! 😊

In this lesson, we will dive into Romanian grammar and focus on nouns. Nouns are words that represent a person, place, thing or idea. In Romanian, nouns can be masculine, feminine or neuter and can be singular or plural. Understanding the gender and number of nouns is essential to master the Romanian language.

Gender in Romanian Nouns

Unlike English, where gender is not always apparent in nouns, Romanian clearly distinguishes between masculine and feminine nouns. Nouns that end in -e, -i or -u are usually masculine, while those that end in -ă, -ea or -ie are usually feminine. There are few exceptions and some nouns can only be learned through memorization.

Here are some examples of masculine and feminine nouns in Romanian:

Romanian Pronunciation English
băiat [bəˈjat] boy
frate [ˈfrate] brother
câine [kɨˈine] dog
fată [ˈfata] girl
soră [soˈrə] sister
pisică [pi'sikə] cat

Romanian Plural Nouns

Once you know whether a noun is masculine or feminine, the next step is to learn the plural form.

To form the plural of masculine nouns, add -i or -e to the end of the word, depending on the last letter. For feminine nouns, replace -ă or -ea with -e.

Here are some examples of plural nouns in Romanian:

Romanian singular Romanian plural English
băiat băieți boys
frate frați brothers
câine câini dogs
fată fete girls
soră surori sisters
pisică pisici cats

It's important to note that some nouns have irregular plural forms, and must be learned by heart.

Indefinite and Definite Articles

The indefinite article in Romanian is "un" for masculine nouns and "o" for feminine nouns. For example, "un băiat" means "a boy" and "o fată" means "a girl".

The definite article in Romanian is "cel" for masculine nouns and "cea" for feminine nouns. For example, "cel băiat" means "the boy" and "cea fată" means "the girl".

Possessive Nouns

Possessive nouns are used to show that someone owns or possesses something. In Romanian, the possessive noun is formed by adding -ul for masculine nouns and -a for feminine nouns to the end of the possessed noun.

For example, "casa băiatului" means "the boy's house" and "cartea fetei" means "the girl's book".

Dialogue Example

To put these concepts into context, here's an imaginary dialogue:

  • Person 1: Salut, băiatule! Cum te cheamă? (Hi, boy! What's your name?)
  • Person 2: Mă cheamă Andrei. (My name is Andrei.)
  • Person 1: Plăcere să te cunosc, Andrei! (Nice to meet you, Andrei!)
  • Person 2: Plăcerea e a mea, Dan. (The pleasure is mine, Dan.)

Culture Corner

Did you know that Romania is home to the Danube Delta, the second largest river delta in Europe? The Danube Delta is a UNESCO World Heritage site and a must-see location for nature lovers.

Practice Makes Perfect

To improve your Romanian Grammar, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!

Sources

➡ If you have any questions, please ask them in the comments section below.
➡ Feel free to edit this wiki page if you think it can be improved. 😎


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