The Most Fun Word To Say In The Romanian Language
is busuioc (especially when the computer does it! hee hee!) AND NOW YOU KNOW! Continue reading The Most Fun Word To Say In The Romanian Language
Word of the Day: Riveran
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
Europe is a Country
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
Tongue Twister Thursday
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
Fun With Adjectives
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
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