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Romanian → Vocabulary → 0 to A1 Course → Greetings and Introductions → Basic Greetings

As a Romanian language teacher with over 20 years of experience, it is my pleasure to guide you through the Romanian language learning journey. In this lesson, we will be focusing on the basic greetings in Romanian to help you get started with the language.

Learning the basic greetings is essential as they are used in everyday conversations when meeting and greeting people. By the end of this lesson, you will be able to say hello, goodbye, good morning, good afternoon, and good evening in Romanian.

Introduction to Basic Greetings in Romanian

In Romanian, basic greetings are called "salut" or "greetings". Just like in most languages, greetings are vital in Romanian culture. They help establish a connection between people and are a sign of respect. Let's take a look at some common Romanian greetings you can use in different situations.

Hello - Salut

"Salut" is the most common and casual way to say "hello" in Romanian. You can use it in any situation, be it formal or informal.

Romanian	Pronunciation	English
Salut	[sa-'lut]	Hello

Goodbye - La revedere

"La revedere" is the standard and formal way of saying "goodbye" in Romanian. You can use it in both formal and informal situations.

Romanian	Pronunciation	English
La revedere	[la re-ve-de-re]	Goodbye

Good Morning - Bună dimineața

"Bună dimineața" is used to greet someone in the morning until around 12 pm. It is a formal greeting and is expected to be used in professional situations.

Romanian	Pronunciation	English
Bună dimineața	['bu-nə di-me-ni-'at͡sa]	Good Morning

Good Afternoon - Bună ziua

"Bună ziua" is used to greet someone from around 12 pm until 6 pm. It can be used in both casual and formal settings.

Romanian	Pronunciation	English
Bună ziua	[ 'bu-nə 'zi-wa ]	Good Afternoon

Good Evening - Bună seara

"Bună seara" is used to greet someone in the evening, usually from 6 pm onwards. It is a formal greeting and is expected to be used in professional situations.

Romanian	Pronunciation	English
Bună seara	[ 'bu-nə 'se-a-ra ]	Good Evening

Conclusion

By learning the basic greetings in Romanian, you have taken a big step towards understanding the language and the culture it represents. Keep practicing these greetings and use them in different scenarios to get comfortable with them.

Remember to use the appropriate greeting depending on the time of day and the formality of the situation. In the next lesson, we will learn how to introduce ourselves in Romanian. Until then, "salut"!

Table of Contents - Romanian Course - 0 to A1

• Course Presentation

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Greetings and Introductions

• Basic Greetings
• Introducing Yourself

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Pronouns and Verbs

• Personal Pronouns
• Present Tense of Verbs

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Numbers and Time

• Numbers 1-10
• Telling Time

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Adjectives and Adverbs

• Basic Adjectives
• Basic Adverbs

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Family and Friends

• Family Members
• Describing Relationships

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Prepositions and Conjunctions

• Basic Prepositions
• Basic Conjunctions

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Food and Drinks

• Common Foods
• Common Drinks

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Questions and Negations

• Forming Questions
• Negation

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Locations and Directions

• Common Locations
• Giving Directions

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Plurals and Articles

• Plural Nouns
• Definite and Indefinite Articles

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Hobbies and Activities

• Common Hobbies
• Describing Activities

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Romanian Culture and Traditions

• Romanian Holidays
• Romanian Cuisine

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Imperatives and Requests

• Imperative Form
• Polite Requests

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Travel and Transportation

• Modes of Transportation
• Travel Vocabulary

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Romanian Geography and History

• Geography of Romania
• Romanian History

Related Lessons

• Health
• Environment and Ecology
• Time
• People in Romanian
• Numbers and Counting
• Fruits
• Drinks
• Travel Vocabulary
• Describing Relationships
• Count to 10