vino aici
The English phrase "come here" is translated into Romanian as vino aici.
This phrase is a command used to tell someone to move toward your current location. While vino aici directs movement toward the speaker, the phrase du-te acolo is used to command movement away from the speaker (to go there).
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase consists of the imperative form of the verb a veni (to come) and the adverb aici (here).
Which one should you use?
Vino aici is the singular form, while Veniți aici is used when addressing multiple people or when you wish to be polite. You can also modify the command by adding adverbs: Veniți aici repede means "come here quickly" and Veniți aici încet means "come here slowly".
How does it change in a sentence?
Vino aici is the singular imperative. Use Veniți aici when addressing more than one person (plural) or when using a formal tone with a single person.
Did you know?
- In very informal or regional speech, vino aici might be replaced by hai aici, where hai acts as an encouraging particle similar to 'come on'.
- The word aici descends from the Latin 'hīc', which originally functioned as a demonstrative pronoun meaning 'this'.
- If you are calling a pet, Romanians rarely use vino aici and instead use a repetitive, high-pitched vino, vino or specialized sounds.
Examples in context
- Vino aici băiete.Come here, kid.This sentence shows how to use vino aici when addressing a boy.Tatoeba #12782325 by ridisegnandone, translation #10014406 by espamatics
- Hei! Vino aici, te rog!Hey! Come here please!This sentence demonstrates using vino aici with a polite request.Tatoeba #3608131 by xLilithx, translation #1153972 by belgavox
- Vino aici, fetițo, stai jos!Come here, little girl, sit down!This sentence shows vino aici being used when addressing a little girl.Tatoeba #405974 by Dorenda, translation #405975 by Dorenda
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Example conversation
Gabriel is calling Maria to show her something in the garden.
- GabrielMaria, vino aici!Maria, come here!
- MariaCe s-a întâmplat, Gabriel?What happened, Gabriel?
- GabrielUită-te la această floare.Look at this flower.
- MariaEste foarte frumoasă!It is very beautiful!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries aici, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
