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a blogger's view of Romania, Gypsies

Mici, Photos, a Swede, A Trip to the Hospital and Painting Gypsy Fingernails

Goodness! It seems like people keep writing about Romania and Romanian things! First off we have an American (in USA) who has never been to Romania but decided to cook an entirely Romanian meal, including mici. I will say that it seems the mici came out more or less okay. As for what “mushrooms on toast” or the apple dessert have to do with being … Continue reading Mici, Photos, a Swede, A Trip to the Hospital and Painting Gypsy Fingernails

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FAQ, Romanian language

I’m more X than you!

I think one of the curious things is that no one has ever actually asked me how to say, “I’m more Romanian than you”. And since that is, mysteriously enough, the number one search term that leads people to this blog (why? how many egomaniac romaniophiles can there be? good lord!) I thought I’d answer that simple question as it brings up an interesting grammatical … Continue reading I’m more X than you!

Unknown's avatarSam Cel Roman5 Comments
crappy guides to Romania, Romanian language

Following the 37 Steps :P

Oh my word, I just found this old post that was printed in the (UK) Telegraph newspaper, which made me smile. I have to give this lady respect for her honesty, that’s for sure. A few choice quotes: As my third anniversary in Bucharest passed, I realised I was becoming that person I had previously derided: the expat who has spent years in a country … Continue reading Following the 37 Steps :P

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Romanian language

The Definite Article in Romanian

Following my post on plural words and my introduction to noun cases it’s now time to address the third component: the definite article. In English, this is always super simple, being the use of the word the. Whether it’s the book or the books, in English it’s always the same – just add the word “the” in front of the words (or clause) and you’re … Continue reading The Definite Article in Romanian

Unknown's avatarSam Cel Roman7 Comments