Language/Romanian/Vocabulary/Common-Drinks
As a Romanian teacher with over 20 years of experience, I am excited to introduce you to this lesson on common drinks in Romanian. In this lesson, we will go over the vocabulary for various drinks that you might encounter while traveling or socializing in Romania. Knowing the words for these drinks will not only help you communicate with locals, but it will also make ordering at cafes and restaurants much easier!
Non-Alcoholic Drinks
Let's start with non-alcoholic drinks first. Here are the most common drinks you will find in Romania:
Apă (AH-puh)
Apă simply means "water" in Romanian, and it is pronounced AH-puh. Apă plată refers to still water, while apă minerală refers to mineral water. If you prefer sparkling water, ask for apă cu gaz.
| Romanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| apă | AH-puh | water |
Ceai (CHAY-ee)
Ceai means "tea" in Romanian, and it is pronounced CHAY-ee. Just like with water, you can choose between still tea (ceai simplu) or sparkling tea (ceai cu gaze).
| Romanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| ceai | CHAY-ee | tea |
Cafea (KAH-fey-ah)
If you're a coffee drinker, you'll be happy to know that Romania has a strong coffee culture. Cafea means "coffee," and it is pronounced KAH-fey-ah. Some popular types of coffee in Romania include cafea cu lapte (coffee with milk), cafea neagră (black coffee), and cafea cu frișcă (coffee with whipped cream).
| Romanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| cafea | KAH-fey-ah | coffee |
Suc (sook)
Suc means "juice" in Romanian, and it is pronounced sook. Some common juices you might find in Romania include suc de portocale (orange juice), suc de mere (apple juice), and suc de roșii (tomato juice).
| Romanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| suc | sook | juice |
Cola (KOH-lah)
Cola is a popular drink in Romania, and it is pronounced KOH-lah. If you prefer Pepsi over Coca-Cola, simply ask for Pepsi.
| Romanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| cola | KOH-lah | cola |
Alcoholic Drinks
Now let's move on to alcoholic drinks. Please drink responsibly!
Bere (BEH-reh)
Bere means "beer" in Romanian, and it is pronounced BEH-reh. Some popular Romanian beer brands include Ursus, Timișoreana, and Ciuc.
| Romanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| bere | BEH-reh | beer |
Vin (veen)
Romanian wine is known for its rich taste and aroma. Vin means "wine" in Romanian, and it is pronounced veen. Some popular Romanian wine regions include Transylvania, Moldova, and Muntenia.
| Romanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| vin | veen | wine |
Țuică (TZU-ee-kuh)
If you're feeling adventurous, you might want to try țuică, a strong Romanian brandy made from plums. It is pronounced TZU-ee-kuh.
| Romanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| țuică | TZU-ee-kuh | plum brandy |
Cocktail (cock-TAYL)
Cocktails are also popular in Romania, and they are pronounced cock-TAYL. Some common cocktails you might find include mojito, caipirinha, and margarita.
| Romanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| cocktail | cock-TAYL | cocktail |
Whisky (WEES-kee) / Vodcă (VOH-dkuh)
If you prefer hard liquor, you can ask for whisky (pronounced WEES-kee) or vodcă (pronounced VOH-dkuh). Make sure to drink plenty of water to avoid a hangover!
| Romanian | Pronunciation | English |
|---|---|---|
| whisky | WEES-kee | whisky |
| vodcă | VOH-dkuh | vodka |
I hope this lesson on common drinks in Romanian is helpful for you! Whether you're drinking water, coffee, or something stronger, it's always nice to have the vocabulary to order what you want. In the next lesson, we will go over some useful vocabulary for asking and giving directions in Romanian. Keep up the good work!
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