If you want to learn Romanian fast, you are in the right place! Whether you are moving here, visiting for a holiday, or simply want to communicate better with locals, mastering a few basic Romanian phrases will completely transform your experience in Romania.
Romanian is a phonetic, Latin-based language. This means once you master the sounds of the alphabet, you can read almost any word! Here is your ultimate beginner’s guide to the most useful expressions for daily life, including easy-to-follow pronunciation guides.
1. The „Golden” Phrases (Politeness)
- Bună! (Boo-nuh) – Hi! / Hello.
- Vă rog (Vuh rohg) – Please.
- Mulțumesc (Mool-tsoo-mesk) – Thank you.
- Mersi (Mer-see) – Thanks.
- Cu plăcere (Koo pluh-che-re) – You’re welcome.
- Scuze (Skoo-zeh) – Sorry / Excuse me.
2. Essential Greetings
- Bună dimineața! (Boo-nuh dee-mee-nyah-tsa) – Good morning!
- Bună ziua! (Boo-nuh zee-wah) – Good day! / Hello!
- Bună seara! (Boo-nuh syah-rah) – Good evening!
- Noapte bună! (Nwap-teh boo-nuh) – Good night!
- Pa! (Pah) – Bye!
- La revedere! (Lah re-ve-de-re) – Goodbye!
3. Numbers 1–10 (Essential for Shopping)
| Number | Romanian | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Unu | Oo-noo |
| 2 | Doi | Doy |
| 3 | Trei | Tray |
| 4 | Patru | Pa-troo |
| 5 | Cinci | Cheen-chee |
| 6 | Șase | Shah-seh |
| 7 | Șapte | Shahp-teh |
| 8 | Opt | Opt |
| 9 | Nouă | No-uh |
| 10 | Zece | Ze-cheh |
4. Days of the Week
- Luni (Loo-nee) – Monday
- Marți (Marts-ee) – Tuesday
- Miercuri (Myer-koor-ee) – Wednesday
- Joi (Zjoy) – Thursday
- Vineri (Vee-ne-ree) – Friday
- Sâmbătă (Seem-buh-tuh) – Saturday
- Duminică (Doo-mee-nee-kuh) – Sunday
5. Ordering at a Pub or Restaurant
- O cafea, vă rog. (O kah-fya, vuh rohg) – A coffee, please.
- O bere, vă rog. (O be-re, vuh rohg) – A beer, please.
- Apă plată / minerală. (Ah-puh plah-tuh / mee-ne-rah-luh) – Still / Sparkling water.
- Nota, vă rog. (No-tah, vuh rohg) – The bill, please.
- Noroc! (No-rok) – Cheers!
6. Survival Conversations
- Nu înțeleg. (Noo een-tse-lehg) – I don’t understand.
- Poți repeta, te rog? (Pots-ee re-pe-tah, te rohg) – Could you repeat that, please?
- Vorbești engleză? (Vor-besh-tee en-gle-zuh) – Do you speak English?
- Unde este toaleta? (Oon-de yes-te twah-le-tah) – Where is the loo / toilet?
- Cât costă? (Keet kos-tuh) – How much is it?
- Gata! (Gah-tah) – Done! / Ready!
Pronunciation Cheat Sheet
Join the Conversation: Your Journey to Learn Romanian
We hope this guide has given you the confidence to start using basic Romanian phrases during your stay! Whether you’ve just arrived or have been here for a while, we’d love to hear from you.
What is the one word you find hardest to pronounce? Or perhaps you’ve discovered a funny local expression? Drop a comment below and let’s help each other learn Romanian in a fun and easy way!
P.S. Don’t forget to share this guide with your international friends who are just starting their Romanian adventure!
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