Language/Romanian/Vocabulary/Body
Hi Romanian learners! 😊
In this lesson, we will learn the most important Romanian words related to the body. Knowing these words will help you to understand and communicate better in Romanian.
The body is an important part of our lives, and it's essential to know how to talk about it in Romanian. Here are some of the most common words related to the body in Romanian:
| Romanian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| corp | [korp] | body |
| cap | [kap] | head |
| gât | [gɨt] | neck |
| umeri | [u'meri] | shoulders |
| brațe | [bra'tse] | arms |
| mâini | [mɨ'ni] | hands |
| picioare | [pi'tʃoare] | legs |
| picioare | [pi'tʃoare] | feet |
You can also use these words to describe the body parts of other people. For example, you can say "capul lui" (his head), "mâinile ei" (her hands), etc.
You can also use these words to talk about illnesses and injuries. For example, you can say "am dureri de cap" (I have a headache), "am o rană pe picior" (I have a wound on my leg), etc.
It's also important to know how to talk about body parts in the plural form. Here are some examples:
| Romanian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| capete | [ka'pete] | heads |
| umeri | [u'meri] | shoulders |
| brațe | [bra'tse] | arms |
| mâini | [mɨ'ni] | hands |
| picioare | [pi'tʃoare] | legs |
| picioare | [pi'tʃoare] | feet |
Finally, here are some useful phrases related to the body:
| Romanian | Pronunciation | English Translation |
|---|---|---|
| mi-am rănit mâna | [mi am ra'nit ma'na] | I hurt my hand |
| mi-am tăiat piciorul | [mi am ta'iat pi'tʃiorul] | I cut my leg |
| mi-am luxat umărul | [mi am luksat u'marul] | I dislocated my shoulder |
| mi-am fracturat piciorul | [mi am frak'turat pi'tʃiorul] | I broke my leg |
| mi-am tăiat degetul | [mi am ta'iat de'getul] | I cut my finger |
| mi-am tăiat degetul mare | [mi am ta'iat de'getul ma're] | I cut my thumb |
Practice To improve your Romanian Vocabulary, you can also use the Polyglot Club website. Find native speakers and ask them any questions!
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