întotdeauna
The English word 'always' is translated into Romanian using the forms întotdeauna, totdeauna or mereu.
Meaning: at all times (adv)
Ways to say it
| Romanian |
|---|
| întotdeauna |
| totdeauna |
| mereu |
All three forms are used to express the concept of 'at all times'.
Which one should you use?
While întotdeauna and mereu are often interchangeable, mereu is more common in spoken, everyday Romanian, whereas întotdeauna can feel slightly more emphatic or formal. totdeauna also conveys the same meaning of 'always'.
Did you know?
- Some linguists suggest mereu could actually stem from the Hungarian word merő, meaning 'rigid'. If true, this would mean a word for 'always' is historically rooted in the concept of being fixed or unyielding.
- In Romanian, mereu is frequently used in a sarcastic way to complain about a habit, similar to saying 'you are always doing this'.
- The word mereu might be a linguistic relative of the Romanian verb merge, meaning 'to go'. This suggests a conceptual link where 'always' is viewed as something that is constantly 'going' or moving forward.
Examples in context
- A ta mereu, Mary.Yours always, Mary.This example shows the use of mereu in a closing salutation.Tatoeba #7623567 by CataG, translation #10999709 by TheNightAvl
- Ea ne-a ajutat mereu.She always helped us.This sentence demonstrates how to use mereu to describe a past action.Tatoeba #8961811 by elenacristina260, translation #8955793 by Ricardo14
- De ce mă pierd mereu?Why do I always get lost?This sentence illustrates using mereu to express a repetitive action or state.Tatoeba #12893303 by CataG, translation #5378739 by Hybrid
- Fac mereu eforturi pentru a-mi îmbunătăți abilitățile.I always make an effort to improve my skills.
- Avem mereu nevoie de sprijinul tău.We always need your support.
- Clienții noștri pot conta pe noi tot timpul.Our clients can always rely on us.
- Profesorul nostru este disponibil pentru întrebări tot timpul.Our teacher is available for questions all the time.
- Ne distrăm totdeauna când suntem împreună.We always have fun when we're together.
- Vreau să rămânem prieteni pentru totdeauna.I want us to stay friends forever.
- Te voi iubi pe vecie.I will love you always/forever.
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Example conversation
Alexandru and Maria are talking about their friendship.
- AlexandruEști întotdeauna atât de optimistă, Maria.You are always so optimistic, Maria.
- MariaÎncerc să fiu așa, Alexandru.I try to be like that, Alexandru.
- AlexandruMă bucur că te am în viața mea.I am glad I have you in my life.
- MariaȘi eu mă bucur de prietenia noastră.And I am glad for our friendship.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “always” translations and entries întotdeauna, totdeauna, mereu, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mereu, totdeauna, întotdeauna, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
