Romanian for English speakers
B1·18 min

Common idioms

common idioms

In this lesson you'll learn key vocabulary and useful phrases about common idioms, with a short dialogue and a quick quiz.

Vocabulary

floare la ureche
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a sparge gheața
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a o lua din loc
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nu se simte bine
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aceeași părere
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foarte scump
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Grammar

Useful pattern

Practise using the new vocabulary in simple sentences. Pay attention to word order and pronunciation when speaking about common idioms.

  • floare la ureche — piece of cake
  • a sparge gheața — break the ice
  • a o lua din loc — hit the road

Dialogue

A
Let's talk about expresii idiomatice.
Let's talk about common idioms.
B
Sure! What is "floare la ureche" in your language?
Of course. "floare la ureche" means "piece of cake".
A
And "a sparge gheața"?
"a sparge gheața" means "break the ice".
B
Great — let's practise more!
Great — let's practise more!

Quiz

1.

What does "floare la ureche" mean?

2.

What does "a sparge gheața" mean?

3.

What does "a o lua din loc" mean?

4.

What does "nu se simte bine" mean?

5.

What does "aceeași părere" mean?