Prepositions

Romanian Lesson 4 (Prepositions and Directions)

Duration: 30 mins

This first lesson teaches many important aspect of Romanian like prepositions, vocabulary list about directions and finally common phrases about how to introduce yourself. I will try to give examples using both vocabulary and grammar. That way it will be easy for you to see the words when they are separate and when they are in a sentence. Going through the whole page should take about 30 min. Make sure to read the pronunciation and hear the audio as well. If you have any question about this course, please email me directly at Romanian Classes.

Prepositions

Prepositions are used in almost every sentence. They can be a great tool to link words with each other. For example by simply knowing how to use "to", "with", "from", "after" you can expand your conversation scope. In short, a preposition describes a relationship between words in a sentence, for example: I agree with you.

Below is a list of 27 prepositions that you might come across or use very often. The table contains 3 columns (English, Romanian, and Audio). Make sure you repeat each word after hearing it by either clicking on the audio button or by reading the pronunciation. That should help with memorization as well as improving your pronunciation.

Prepositions List in Romanian

Prepositions Romanian Audio
In front ofîn faţa
Behindîn spatele
Beforeînainte
Afterdupă
Insideîn interiorul
Withcu
Withoutfără
Outsideîn exteriorul
On top ofpe partea de sus a
Undersub
About (in regards to)despre
Againstîmpotriva
Andşi
As (similar to)ca
Betweenîntre
Butdar
Forpentru
Fromde la
Inîn
Instead ofîn loc de
NearLanga
Ofde
Orsau
Sincedin data de
Soasa
Tip (money for the waiter)Bacsis
Untilpână la

Now we will try to implement some of the prepositions above into full Romanian sentences. That way you will be able to use the word not only by itself but embedded in a structure.

Romanian Prepositions in a Sentence

English Romanian Audio
Can I practice Italian with you?Pot sa exersez intaliana cu tine?
I speak French but with an accentVorbesc franceza, dar cu un accent
I was born in MiamiM-am nascut in Miami
I'm from JapanEu sunt din Japonia
The letter is inside the bookScrisoarea este in interiorul carti
The pen is under the deskStiloul este sub birou
Directions
Can I help you?Te pot ajuta?

Questions?

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Vocabulary List about Directions

Below is a list of 28 words and sentences related to directions that you might need when lost or asking for help. If you can memorize them by heart, you will be able to travel from point A to point B by following directions.

Giving Directions in Romanian

Directions Romanian Audio
Can you help me?Ma poti ajuta?
Can you show me?Imi puteti arata?
Come with me!Vino cu mine!
Downtown (city center)Centru
Excuse me! (to ask someone)Scuzati-ma!
Go straightMergi drept inainte
How can I get to the museum?Cum ajung la muzeu?
How long does it take to get there?Cat timp dureaza sa ajung acolo?
I'm lostSunt pierdut
I'm not from hereNu sunt de aici
It's far from hereEste departe
It's near hereEste aproape
One moment please!O clipa te rog!
Turn leftIntoarce spre stanga
Turn rightIntoarce spre dreapta
FarDeparte
Hereaici
LeftStanga
RightDreapta
Nearlângă
StraightInainte
Thereacolo
To drivepentru
To turn
To walkPe jos
Traffic lightSemafor
TransportationMijloc de transport

Daily Conversation in Romanian

Finally, a couple sentences to help you know how to introduce yourself in Romanian. For a complete list of commonly used sentences, please visit our Romanian Phrases page. Enjoy!

Common Expressions in Romanian

English Romanian Audio
Do you speak English?Vorbiti engleza?
Just a littleDoar putin
What's your name?Cum va numiti?
My name is (John Doe)Ma numesc (John Doe)
Mr.../ Mrs. .../ Miss...Dl.../Dna.../Dra...
Nice to meet you!Ma bucur sa va cunosc!
You're very kind!

Fun Facts

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Congratulations! You finished your 4th lesson in Romanian about prepositions, and directions. Are you ready for the next lesson? We recommend Romanian Lesson 5. You can also simply click on one of the links below or go back to our Learn Romanian homepage.