măr
/mər/neuter
The English word "apple" is măr in Romanian.
măr refers to the fruit of the Malus domestica tree.
Meaning: fruit of Malus domestica (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The base form măr is a neuter noun. To refer to a specific apple, use the singular definite form mărul. For the plural, use meri. If you need the genitive or dative plural (such as saying "of the apples" or "to the apples"), use the form merelor.
How do you pronounce it?
/mər/
Did you know?
- In Romanian folklore, the măr is often associated with love and fertility and appears frequently in traditional ballads.
- The term măr is an inherited descendant of the Latin 'mālum', making it a distant relative of many other Romance language words for the same fruit.
- In Romanian, the word măr can mean both the fruit and the tree it grows on.
Examples in context
- Cât costă un măr?How much is an apple?This sentence is useful for asking the price of a măr.Tatoeba #5349476 by fathe, translation #1164077 by Chrikaru
- Ea a mâncat mărul.She ate the apple.This sentence shows how to use the singular definite form măr to refer to a specific apple.Tatoeba #2639091 by elenacristina260, translation #2638590 by CH
- Eu voi mânca mărul.I'll eat the apple.This sentence also demonstrates the use of the singular definite form măr for a specific apple.Tatoeba #2635783 by elenacristina260, translation #2635296 by CM
- Îmi place gustul unui măr proaspăt.I enjoy the taste of a fresh apple.
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Example conversation
Ioana and Gabriel are in the kitchen preparing a snack.
- IoanaVrei un măr roșu, Gabriel?Do you want a red apple, Gabriel?
- GabrielDa, te rog, Ioana.Yes, please, Ioana.
- IoanaAcest măr este foarte dulce.This apple is very sweet.
- GabrielÎmi place mult acest măr.I like this apple a lot.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “apple” translations and entries măr, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries măr, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
