moarte
/ˈmo̯ar.te/feminine
The English word 'death' is translated into Romanian as moarte.
moarte is the most common word used to refer to the cessation of life. In more specific contexts, you might encounter other terms: Decesul is used in medical or legal settings, while the euphemistic phrase Trecerea în neființă (passing into non-being) is used when a more sensitive or formal tone is required.
Meaning: cessation of life (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
moarte is a feminine noun. To express 'of the death', use the definite genitive singular form morții. When referring to specific instances of death in the plural, use morțile. The related verb meaning 'to die' is a muri.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable. The IPA is /ˈmo̯ar.te/.
Did you know?
- In some Romanian folklore and traditional songs, death is personified not just as a concept but as a character with specific gendered traits and even a name.
- The Romanian word moarte shares the same Proto-Indo-European root as the English word 'death', linked by the ancient root *mer-.
- The verb a muri can be used in a colloquial sense to express intense desire or longing, similar to the English 'dying for' something.
Examples in context
- Ți-e frică de moarte?Are you afraid of death?This sentence is useful for asking if someone is afraid of moarte.Tatoeba #5189783 by fathe, translation #801739 by CM
- Nu-mi e frică de moarte.I'm not afraid of death.This sentence is useful for stating that one is not afraid of moarte.Tatoeba #5189781 by fathe, translation #801769 by CM
- Noi nu ne temem de moarte.We're not afraid of death.This sentence is useful for stating that we are not afraid of moarte.Tatoeba #5084545 by fathe, translation #5077307 by CK
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Example conversation
Stefan and Elena are discussing an old book in a library.
- StefanAceastă carte vorbește despre moarte.This book talks about death.
- ElenaEste o temă foarte tristă.It is a very sad theme.
- StefanDa, dar este un subiect important.Yes, but it is an important subject.
- ElenaStefan, este prea întunecat pentru mine.Stefan, it is too dark for me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “death” translations and entries moarte, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries moarte, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
