bastard
masculine
The Romanian word for "bastard" is bastard. Wiktionary also lists haimanale.
Meaning: contemptible etc. person (noun)
Ways to say it
| Romanian | Note |
|---|---|
| bastard | masculine |
| haimanale | feminine, plural |
This term is used as a noun to describe a contemptible or unpleasant person.
Which one should you use?
bastard is the masculine singular form, while haimanale is the feminine plural form.
How does it change in a sentence?
bastard is a masculine noun. haimanale is a feminine plural noun.
Did you know?
- The word haimanale is believed to have roots in the Turkish word haymatlos, meaning a person without a home or homeland.
- In Romanian, using bastard can sometimes feel slightly more 'intellectualized' or formal because of its Latin roots, whereas native-rooted insults feel more visceral and aggressive.
- The linguistic heritage of these words shows a blend of Italian and Turkish influences, reflecting Romania's diverse historical position between different empires.
Examples in context
- E un bastard de om.He is a bastard of a man.
- Nu-l ajuta pe acel bastard.Don't help that bastard.
- A devenit un adevărat bastard.He became a real bastard.
Example conversation
Andreea tells Alexandru about a dishonest colleague.
- AndreeaAlexandru, șeful tău a furat ideea mea.Alexandru, your boss stole my idea.
- AlexandruNu pot să cred că a făcut asta.I can't believe he did that.
- AndreeaEste un bastard complet!He is a complete bastard!
- AlexandruAi dreptate, este josnic.You are right, it's despicable.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “bastard” translations and entries bastard, haimanale, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
