bebeluș
/be.beˈluʃ/masculine
The English word "baby" can be translated into Romanian as bebeluș. Wiktionary also lists bebe and copilaș.
Meaning: very young human being (noun)
Ways to say it
| Romanian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| bebeluș | /be.beˈluʃ/ | masculine |
| bebe | /ˈbe.be/ /beˈbe/ |
masculine |
| copilaș | masculine |
The terms are used to refer to a very young human being.
Which one should you use?
While bebeluș refers specifically to an infant, copilaș is a diminutive of copil (child) and is often used to refer to a toddler or a small child. Additionally, puișor is an endearing term that translates to "little chick" in English.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
bebe is a shorter and more informal version of bebeluș, often used to address babies or young children with affection. puișor is also an informal, endearing term.
How does it change in a sentence?
To say "the baby", add the definite article suffix -ul to bebeluș to get bebelușul. For the genitive or dative forms (to/of the baby), use bebelușului.
How do you pronounce it?
/be.beˈluʃ/
Did you know?
- The word bebe entered the Romanian language through a double influence from both French bébé and English 'baby'.
- The Romanian language uses a variety of suffixes like -uș and -aș to create 'baby' words, reflecting a cultural tendency to use diminutives for emotional warmth.
- In Romanian, the diminutive suffix -aș in copilaș doesn't just indicate small size but often conveys a sense of tenderness or vulnerability.
Examples in context
- Yanni a dormit ca un bebeluș.Yanni slept like a baby.This sentence shows how to use the form bebe in a simile.Tatoeba #13392296 by Ioana_Dobre, translation #10023352 by Amastan
- Bebelușul părea că doarme buștean.The baby seemed to be fast asleep.This sentence demonstrates the use of the form bebe with a definite article suffix.Tatoeba #5198737 by fathe, translation #894479 by CK
- Văzându-mă, bebelușul a început să plângă.Seeing me, the baby began to cry.This sentence shows the form bebe being used in a descriptive context.Tatoeba #10450430 by Simply_Sardine, translation #262411 by CM
- Am văzut un bebeluș adorabil la supermarket astăzi.I saw an adorable baby at the supermarket today.
- Sărbătorim ziua de naștere a bebelușului mâine.We're celebrating the baby's birthday tomorrow.
- Ai grijă de puișorul tău cu multă iubire și căldură.Take care of your little one with lots of love and warmth.
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Example conversation
Ioana and Andrei are visiting a friend who just had a child.
- IoanaCe bebeluș mai dulce este!What a sweet baby!
- AndreiÎți mulțumesc, Ioana. S-a liniștit acum.Thank you, Ioana. He has calmed down now.
- IoanaSeamănă mult cu tatăl său.He looks a lot like his father.
- AndreiDa, bebelușul are ochii lui Andrei.Yes, the baby has Andrei's eyes.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “baby” translations and entries bebeluș, bebe, copilaș, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bebe, bebeluș, copilaș, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
