mult noroc
The phrase "best of luck" in Romanian is translated as mult noroc.
mult noroc is used to wish someone success or good fortune when they are about to face a challenge, such as an exam, a job interview or a competition.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase mult noroc literally translates to "much luck".
When do people say it?
When someone wishes you mult noroc, the standard response is Mulțumesc! (Thank you!).
Did you know?
- The word noroc shares its roots with the Slavic word for 'sentence' or 'judgment', implying that one's luck is a matter of divine or cosmic decree.
- While mult noroc is a standard wish, Romanians often use the single word Noroc! as a common toast when clinking glasses, much like 'Cheers!' in English.
- In some Romanian superstitions, wishing someone mult noroc before a performance can be seen as bad luck, leading people to use alternative phrases to avoid 'jinxing' the event.
Examples in context
- Bafta mare la interviu!Good luck in your interview!
- Mult noroc la examen!Best of luck on the exam!
- Îți doresc mult noroc în noua ta aventură.I wish you best of luck in your new adventure.
- Mult noroc cu noul job!Best of luck with the new job!
Example conversation
Elena is saying goodbye to Alexandru before his job interview.
- ElenaSunt gata pentru interviu, Alexandru.I am ready for the interview, Alexandru.
- AlexandruEști foarte pregătită, Elena.You are very prepared, Elena.
- ElenaSper să meargă toate bine.I hope everything goes well.
- AlexandruMult noroc! Vei reuși!Best of luck! You will succeed!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries mult, noroc, CC BY-SA 4.0.
