unt
/ˈunt/neuter
The Romanian word for butter is unt.
unt is a noun used to refer to the soft foodstuff made from milk.
Meaning: soft foodstuff made from milk (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
To say 'the butter', you add the definite article suffix -ul to the word, resulting in untul.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation of unt is /ˈunt/.
Did you know?
- If you describe a person as having 'butter' in their voice, or voce de unt, you are implying they are being unusually smooth or even sycophantic.
- The word unt is a direct relative of the English word 'ointment'. Both descend from the Latin root meaning to smear or anoint.
- In Romanian, the word for 'to smear' or 'to spread' is a unge, which shares the same root as unt.
Examples in context
- Untul este făcut din smântână.Butter is made from cream.This sentence shows the origin of unt from cream.Tatoeba #6857563 by CataG, translation #35199 by sacredceltic
- Asta nu este unt. Este margarină.This is not butter. It's margarine.This sentence demonstrates how to distinguish unt from margarine.Tatoeba #6857418 by CataG, translation #2864207 by mervert1
- Untul sărat din frigider este valabil două săptămâni.The salted butter in the refrigerator is good for two weeks.This sentence illustrates how to use untul when referring to a specific salted butter.Tatoeba #13859742 by Ioan_Cristian, translation #13859725 by Ioan_Cristian
- Unde pot găsi unt aici?Where can I find butter here?
- Ai unt în casă?Do you have any butter at home?
- 7 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
A couple is preparing breakfast in their kitchen.
- IoanaAi mai luat unt?Did you get more butter?
- AlexandruNu, am uitat de el.No, I forgot about it.
- IoanaAm nevoie de unt pentru pâine.I need butter for the bread.
- AlexandruMă duc imediat la magazin.I will go to the store right now.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “butter” translations and entries unt, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries unt, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
