šukar
The English word 'beautiful' is translated into Romani as šukar.
The term šukar is used to describe something that is attractive in an aesthetic sense. It is also commonly used to mean 'good', 'nice' or 'pleasant' in many different contexts.
Meaning: attractive (adj)
How does it change in a sentence?
While šukar is the standard form, many Romani dialects use the form šukari when the adjective is agreeing with a feminine noun, achieved by adding the suffix -i.
Did you know?
- In some contexts, saying something is šukar can describe a situation that is 'lucky' or 'fortunate'.
- In some Romani dialects, šukar is used to describe a 'beautiful' person not just by their looks, but by their cleanliness and neatness of dress.
- Because šukar translates to 'good' or 'pleasant', calling a meal šukar is a common way to compliment a cook.
Examples in context
- O phral šukar si.The brother is handsome.
Example conversation
Stefan and Zora are looking at a garden.
- StefanZora, o phum amaro šukar si.Zora, our garden is beautiful.
- ZoraTe šukar si, Stefan!It is beautiful, Stefan!
- StefanO phoolane si šukare.The flowers are beautiful.
- ZoraSa šukar si akana.Everything is beautiful now.
