un
/un/
The Romanian phrase for "a" is un.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form un is used for both masculine and neuter nouns. However, the indefinite article changes to o when the noun it modifies is feminine.
How do you pronounce it?
/un/
Did you know?
- The word un can be used to soften a statement or express uncertainty, similar to how English speakers use 'a sort of' or 'a kind of'.
- The Romanian word un is a direct linguistic relative of the English word 'one', both descending from the same Proto-Indo-European root.
- Because un also means the number 'one', it can be used as a pronoun to refer to a person, such as in the phrase unul dintre noi meaning 'one of us'.
Examples in context
- Nu este un cal.It's a horse.This sentence is useful for identifying a horse using un.Tatoeba #8862593 by elenacristina260, translation #3640592 by Ricardo14
- Nu este un joc.It isn't a game.This sentence is useful for identifying a game using un.Tatoeba #8920984 by CataG, translation #7198882 by CK
- Nu are un nume.It doesn't have a name.This sentence is useful for stating that something does not have a name using un.Tatoeba #11475307 by CataG, translation #2276504 by CK
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Example conversation
Ioana and Gabriel are in a kitchen.
- IoanaAi văzut un pahar?Did you see a glass?
- GabrielDa, este pe masă.Yes, it is on the table.
- IoanaVreau un pahar cu apă.I want a glass of water.
- GabrielȚi-l aduc acum, Ioana.I'll bring it to you now, Ioana.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry un, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries un, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
