If you wander long enough in Romanian cities, you will eventually see a sign that says cu exceptie riveranilor. What in the world does this mean? The word riveran certainly looks like the word river, and for a good reason. It comes from a French word that means “on the banks of a river”. Therefore in Romanian it refers to “people who live on the … Continue reading Word of the Day: Riveran
A foreigner here in Romania whom I met recently said something that reminded me of a couple of true stories from my own past: Person: Where are you going on your big vacation? Me: Uh, Romania actually. Person: Huh, where? Me: Romania. It’s in Europe. Person: Ohhh… Europe! Yeah I heard of that country. Me: Uh… no. Europe isn’t a country. Person: Psshaw of course … Continue reading Europe is a Country
For Engrish Speakers: Eliberează drumul! Eu aș vrea sa ma reprezinte domnul Guța Cum se paga șpaga? Pentru Vorbitori: To sit in solemn silence in a dull, dark dock Awaiting the sensation of a short, sharp shock From a cheap and chippy chopper on a big, black block Continue reading Tongue Twister Thursday
Hey, who wants to have fun explaining a lot of technical stuff about adjectives in the Romanian language? Just me? Ah well, that’s okay. In English, the adjective comes before the noun. Ex: A green car. In most Latin based languages, including Romanian, the adjective comes after the noun. Ex: O mașina verde. That being said, the adjective can come before the noun in Romanian … Continue reading Fun With Adjectives
A few years ago, a friend of mine got a job where he went to homes and businesses specifically to eliminate mold (Rom: mucegai). Although he used a variety of specialized chemicals, the simplest and most effective method to kill fungi is to expose them to bright sunlight in a well-ventilated area. I bring this up because I’ve spent a lot of time thinking about … Continue reading Exterminating Corruption in Romania
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