negru
/ˈne.ɡru/
Black in Romanian is negru.
The word negru is used to describe something that is absorbing all light. It can also function as a noun to refer to the color itself. When referring specifically to a black ball in games like billiards, snooker or pool, the related form neagră is used.
Meaning: absorbing all light (adj)
Which one should you use?
The forms change based on the gender and number of the noun they describe. While negru is the default form, neagră is used for feminine nouns or to denote a black ball in pool. The noun form of the color is also negru.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
As an adjective, the form of negru must agree with the noun it modifies. Use negru for masculine singular or neuter singular nouns. For feminine singular nouns, use neagră. When describing multiple masculine nouns, use negri. For multiple feminine or neuter nouns, use negre.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈne.ɡru/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- To describe a 'black-tie' event or formal attire, Romanians do not use negru but instead refer to ținută de gală.
- In Romanian folk beliefs, the negru or 'black' dog is sometimes associated with guardianship or supernatural omens in traditional storytelling.
- The Romanian word negru is a direct descendant of the Latin word nigrum.
Examples in context
- Ea are un cățeluș negru.She has a small black dog.This sentence shows how to use negru to describe a small dog.Tatoeba #9233254 by CataG, translation #315007 by CK
- Cărbunele nu este mereu negru.Coal is not always black.This sentence uses negru to describe the color of coal.Tatoeba #11081274 by CataG, translation #272238 by CK
- Am un câine negru și un câine alb.I have a black dog and a white dog.This sentence demonstrates the use of negru when contrasting a black dog with a white one.Tatoeba #6602972 by CataG, translation #550866 by CK
- Culoarea mea preferată este negru.My favorite color is black.
- Am o rochie neagră.I have a black dress.
- Prefer să port pantaloni negri la ocazii speciale.I prefer to wear black trousers on special occasions.
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Example conversation
Gabriel and Maria are choosing furniture for a new room.
- GabrielMaria, îți place acest fotoliu negru?Maria, do you like this black armchair?
- MariaEste foarte elegant, Gabriel.It is very elegant, Gabriel.
- GabrielCred că arată bine în camera noastră.I think it looks good in our room.
- MariaDa, sunt de acord cu tine.Yes, I agree with you.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “black” translations and entries negru, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries negru, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
