Language/Romanian/Vocabulary/Common-Foods
As a Romanian language teacher with more than 20 years of experience, I want to make learning Romanian easy and fun for you. This lesson will teach you the names of common foods in Romanian. Whether you're traveling to Romania or are simply interested in Romanian culture and cuisine, this lesson will equip you with the vocabulary you need.
Fruits
Romania is known for its wide variety of fresh fruits, such as apples, pears, and plums. In fact, Romania is the largest producer of plums in the world! Here are some common fruits you may encounter in Romania:
| Romanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| mere | meh-reh | apples |
| pere | peh-reh | pears |
| prune | proo-neh | plums |
| portocale | por-toh-kah-leh | oranges |
| banane | bah-nah-neh | bananas |
| căpșuni | kuhp-shoo-nee | strawberries |
| afine | ah-fee-neh | blueberries |
| zmeură | zmeoo-rah | raspberries |
Vegetables
Romanian cuisine is heavily influenced by Balkan, Turkish, and Hungarian cuisine, which means lots of spices and fresh vegetables. Here are some common vegetables you may encounter in Romania:
| Romanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| roșii | roh-shee | tomatoes |
| ardei | ar-day | peppers |
| cartofi | kar-toh-fee | potatoes |
| ceapă | chee-ah-pah | onions |
| morcovi | mor-koh-vee | carrots |
| dovlecei | doov-leh-chey | zucchini |
| vinete | vee-neh-teh | eggplant |
Meats
Romanian cuisine also features a lot of meat, including pork, beef, and chicken. Sausages and salamis are also popular. Here are some common meats you may encounter in Romania:
| Romanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| porc | pork | pork |
| vită | vee-tah | beef |
| pui | poo-ee | chicken |
| cârnați | kahr-nah-tsee | sausages |
| salam | sah-lahm | salami |
Other
In addition to fruits, vegetables, and meats, here are some other common foods you may encounter in Romania:
- pâine - bread
- brânză - cheese
- ouă - eggs
- lapte - milk
- smântână - sour cream
- măsline - olives
- miere - honey
- dulceață - jam
Learning the names of common foods in Romanian will not only make it easier for you to navigate menus and grocery stores, but it will also give you a deeper appreciation for Romania's rich culinary traditions.
Related Lessons
- Verbs in Romanian
- Things in Romanian
- Greetings and Introductions
- Feelings and Emotions
- Environment and Ecology
- Family Members
- Science and Technology
- Food and Drink
- Fruits
- Hotel in Romanian
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