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RomanianVocabulary0 to A1 Course → Work and Business

In today's lesson, we will delve into the essential vocabulary related to work and business in Romanian. This is a crucial area of language learning, particularly for those who wish to engage in professional settings or communicate effectively in a business context. Understanding work-related vocabulary will not only enhance your language skills but also help you navigate various professional environments in Romania.

In this lesson, we will cover:

1. Common Workplace Terms: Familiarize yourself with essential terminology used in various workplaces.

2. Job Titles: Learn the names of different professions and roles.

3. Business Communication: Understand key phrases for effective communication in a business context.

4. Exercises: Practice what you've learned with various scenarios and exercises.

By the end of this lesson, you should feel more comfortable using Romanian vocabulary related to work and business scenarios. Let's get started!

Common Workplace Terms[edit | edit source]

In every workplace, certain terms are fundamental to understanding the environment and functioning effectively. Here are some common workplace terms in Romanian:

Romanian Pronunciation English
birou biˈrou desk
angajat aŋɡaˈʒat employee
șef ʃef boss
coleg koˈleɡ colleague
client kliˈent client
proiect proˈiect project
întâlnire ɨn.tɨlˈni.re meeting
salariu saˈla.ri.u salary
responsabilitate re.spon.sa.bi.liˈta.te responsibility
contract konˈtrakt contract
raport raˈport report
companie kom.paˈni.e company
produs proˈdus product
serviciu seˈrvi.t͡ʃi.u service
strategie stra.teˈd͡ʒi.e strategy
buget buˈd͡ʒet budget
ofertă oˈfer.tə offer
negociere ne.ɡoˈt͡ʃi.e.re negotiation
echipă eˈki.pə team
responsabil re.spon.saˈbi.l responsible
activitate ak.ti.viˈta.te activity

Job Titles[edit | edit source]

Understanding job titles is vital in a professional context. Here is a list of common job titles and their Romanian equivalents:

Romanian Pronunciation English
doctor ˈdok.tor doctor
profesor pro.feˈsor teacher
inginer in.d͡ʒiˈner engineer
contabil konˈta.bil accountant
asistent a.siˈtent assistant
manager ˈme.nad͡ʒer manager
vânzător vɨn.zɨˈtor seller
avocat a.voˈkat lawyer
designer diˈza.i.ner designer
programator pro.ɡra.maˈtor programmer
marketing marˈke.tiŋ marketing
secretar se.kreˈtar secretary
cercetător t͡ʃer.t͡ʃeˈt̪a.t͡ʊr researcher
antreprenor an.tre.preˈnor entrepreneur
jurnalist ʒur.naˈlist journalist
curator kuˈra.tor curator
farmacist far.maˈt͡ʃist pharmacist
consultant kon.sulˈtant consultant
director diˈrek.tor director
artist arˈtist artist

Business Communication[edit | edit source]

Effective communication is key in any business environment. Here are some essential phrases for business communication in Romanian:

Romanian Pronunciation English
Bună ziua! ˈbu.nə ˈzi.wə Good afternoon!
Cum pot să vă ajut? kum pɔt sə və aˈʒut How can I help you?
Vă mulțumesc! və mul.t͡suˈmesk Thank you!
Aș dori să discut despre... aʃ doˈri sə disˈkut ˈdes.pre... I would like to discuss...
Este important să... ˈes.te im.portˈant sə... It is important to...
Putem programa o întâlnire? puˈtem pro.ɡraˈma o ɨn.tɨlˈni.re Can we schedule a meeting?
Care este termenul limită? ˈka.re ˈes.te ˈter.men.ul ˈli.mi.tə What is the deadline?
Vă rog să-mi trimiteți... və ˈrog sə mɨ triˈmi.teʦ Please send me...
Ce părere aveți despre...? t͡ʃe pəˈre.re aˈveʦ ˈdes.pre...? What do you think about...?
Am nevoie de feedback. am nɛˈvo.i̯e de ˈfiːd.bæk I need feedback.
Vom lua o decizie. vom luˈa o deˈtsi.zi.e We will make a decision.
Să ne întâlnim la... sə ne ɨn.tɨˈni.m la... Let’s meet at...
Aș dori să colaborez. aʃ doˈri sə ko.laˈbo.rez I would like to collaborate.
Este o oportunitate bună. ˈes.te o o.port.u.niˈta.te ˈbu.nə It’s a good opportunity.
Vă mulțumesc pentru colaborare. və mul.t͡suˈmesk penˈtru ko.laˈbo.ra.re Thank you for the collaboration.
Aștept cu interes răspunsul dumneavoastră. aʃˈtept ku inˈte.res rəsˈpun.sul dum.neˈva.o.strə I look forward to your response.
Să avem o discuție constructivă. sə aˈvem o dis.kuˈti.e kon.strukˈti.və Let’s have a constructive discussion.
Vă apreciez ajutorul. və a.preˈt͡ʃi.ez aʒuˈto.rul I appreciate your help.
Este un proiect interesant. ˈes.te un proˈiect in.te.reˈsant It’s an interesting project.

Exercises[edit | edit source]

To solidify your understanding of the vocabulary related to work and business, here are some exercises. Each exercise has a solution provided for your convenience.

Exercise 1: Match the Romanian terms with their English translations[edit | edit source]

Match the terms in Column A with their meanings in Column B.

Column A Column B
1. birou A. team
2. angajat B. report
3. șef C. boss
4. raport D. desk
5. echipă E. employee

Solution:[edit | edit source]

1-D, 2-E, 3-C, 4-B, 5-A

Exercise 2: Fill in the blanks with the appropriate job titles[edit | edit source]

Translate the following sentences into Romanian by filling in the blanks with the correct job titles from the list below.

  • My sister is a __________. (doctor)
  • He works as a __________. (engineer)
  • She is a __________ in a big company. (manager)

Solution:[edit | edit source]

  • Soră mea este un doctor.
  • El lucrează ca inginer.
  • Ea este manager într-o companie mare.

Exercise 3: Translate the sentences into Romanian[edit | edit source]

Translate the following English sentences into Romanian.

  • Thank you for your help.
  • We will make a decision tomorrow.
  • Can we schedule a meeting?

Solution:[edit | edit source]

  • Vă mulțumesc pentru ajutor.
  • Vom lua o decizie mâine.
  • Putem programa o întâlnire?

Exercise 4: Create sentences[edit | edit source]

Using the vocabulary you learned, create sentences for the following situations:

1. Describe your job.

2. Talk about a project you are working on.

3. Mention a responsibility you have at work.

Solution:[edit | edit source]

1. Eu sunt profesor.

2. Lucrez la un proiect de cercetare.

3. Am responsabilitatea de a coordona echipa.

Exercise 5: Role Play[edit | edit source]

Pair up with a partner and simulate a business meeting where you discuss a project. Use at least five vocabulary words from this lesson.

Solution:[edit | edit source]

N/A (role play activity)

Exercise 6: Word Search[edit | edit source]

Find the following words in the puzzle. Words can be horizontal, vertical, or diagonal.

  • angajat
  • client
  • buget
  • proiect
  • responsabilitate

Solution:[edit | edit source]

N/A (visual activity)

Exercise 7: Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases[edit | edit source]

Fill in the blanks with the correct phrases provided in parentheses.

  • __________ (I would like to discuss) the project.
  • __________ (We will make a decision) next week.

Solution:[edit | edit source]

  • Aș dori să discut despre proiect.
  • Vom lua o decizie săptămâna viitoare.

Exercise 8: Vocabulary Quiz[edit | edit source]

Choose the correct translation for the following words:

1. Client

  • a) angajat
  • b) client
  • c) șef

2. Project

  • a) raport
  • b) proiect
  • c) echipă

Solution:[edit | edit source]

1. b) client

2. b) proiect

Exercise 9: Identify the errors[edit | edit source]

Identify the errors in the following sentences and correct them:

  • Eu sunt un inginer de succes.
  • El este un șef bun.

Solution:[edit | edit source]

N/A (there are no errors in these sentences)

Exercise 10: Describe a work situation[edit | edit source]

In 3-5 sentences, describe a work situation you experienced or would like to experience using vocabulary from this lesson.

Solution:[edit | edit source]

N/A (subjective activity)

This concludes our lesson on Romanian vocabulary related to work and business. By familiarizing yourself with these terms and phrases, you will be well-equipped to navigate professional conversations and situations in Romanian. Remember, practice is key!

Table of Contents - Romanian Course - 0 to A1[edit source]


Greetings and Introductions


Pronouns and Verbs


Numbers and Time


Adjectives and Adverbs


Family and Friends


Prepositions and Conjunctions


Food and Drinks


Questions and Negations


Locations and Directions


Plurals and Articles


Hobbies and Activities


Romanian Culture and Traditions


Imperatives and Requests


Travel and Transportation


Romanian Geography and History

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