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Romanian → Vocabulary → Greetings and Introductions

As a beginner in the Romanian language, learning the basics of greetings and introductions is essential before diving into other vocabulary topics. In this lesson, you will learn how to greet people, introduce yourself, and ask basic questions in Romanian. By mastering these phrases, you’ll be able to start conversations and make connections with native speakers.

Greetings

When meeting someone in Romanian, it’s important to greet them politely. Here are some common greetings you can use:

Romanian Pronunciation English
Bună dimineața boonuh dee-mee-nyat-sah Good morning
Bună ziua boonuh zee-wah Good afternoon
Bună seara boonuh seh-ah-rah Good evening
Noapte bună no-op-teh boonuh Good night

It’s also common to use some phrases to show your respect, especially in formal situations. Here are some examples:

  • Salut! - Hi!
  • Ce mai faci? - How are you?
  • Ce faceți? - How are you? (formal)
  • Ce zici? - What’s up?
  • Multumesc, bine - Thank you, good.

Introducing Yourself

Once you have greeted someone, it's time to introduce yourself. Here are some useful phrases:

Romanian Pronunciation English
Mă numesc... muh noo-mesk... My name is...
Sunt... soont... I am...

Examples:

  • Mă numesc Ana. - My name is Ana.
  • Sunt student. - I am a student.

Asking Basic Questions

Asking questions is an essential part of starting and maintaining a conversation. Here are some basic questions you can use in Romanian:

Romanian Pronunciation English
De unde ești? deh oon-deh eshtee Where are you from?
Cât ai ani? kuht aee ah-nee How old are you?
Vorbești engleza? vor-besh-tee en-glez-ah Do you speak English?

Examples:

  • De unde ești? - Where are you from?
  • Vorbești engleza? - Do you speak English?

It’s also helpful to learn basic responses that match these questions.

Some examples include:

  • Sunt din... - I am from...
  • Am 20 de ani. - I am 20 years old.
  • Da, vorbesc engleza. - Yes, I speak English.

Remember to practice these phrases regularly to improve your Romanian language skills. Good luck!


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