ușor
/uˈʃor/
The Romanian word for easy is ușor.
ușor is used to describe something that requires little skill or effort. It can also be used to describe something that is light in weight or mass.
Meaning: requiring little skill or effort (adj)
Which one should you use?
While ușor is the default form, it can also be used to mean 'light' in terms of weight, whereas in this context it refers to the level of effort required.
How does it change in a sentence?
The form of the adjective changes depending on the gender and number of the noun it describes. Use ușoară for feminine singular nouns, ușori for masculine plural nouns and ușoare for feminine plural nouns.
How do you pronounce it?
/uˈʃor/
Did you know?
- When describing a person's character as ușor, it can imply they are frivolous, superficial or lack moral seriousness.
- In Romanian, you can use ușor to describe a color that is 'pale' or 'light', such as a 'light blue'.
- If a Romanian says a task is ușor ca pluma, they are saying it is 'easy as a feather'.
Examples in context
- Nu, nu este ușor.No, it's not easy.The first example shows how to use ușor in a negative statement.Tatoeba #8914834 by elenacristina260, translation #7587325 by Ricardo14
- Nu este așa de ușor.It's not that easy.The second example demonstrates the use of ușor with the phrase 'not that easy'.Tatoeba #6582971 by CataG, translation #1138027 by CM
- Nu cred că va fi ușor.I don't think it'll be easy.The third example illustrates how to use ușor when expressing a belief about a future state.Tatoeba #8697005 by CataG, translation #5654840 by CK
- Această sarcină este ușoarăThis task is easy
- Această rețetă este simplăThis recipe is easy
- Astăzi am avut o lecție ușoarăToday we had an easy lesson
- Explicațiile profesorului au fost pe înțelesul tuturorThe teacher's explanations were easy to understand for everyone
- Această melodie este pe înțelesul tuturorThis song is easy to understand for everyone
- Alegerea culorii a fost fără bătaie de capChoosing the color was easy
- Am finalizat tema de casă, a fost ușorI completed the homework, it was easy
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Example conversation
Alexandru and Maria are discussing a new recipe.
- AlexandruEste greu de gătit acest fel de mâncare?Is this dish hard to cook?
- MariaNu, este foarte ușor de făcut.No, it is very easy to make.
- AlexandruMă bucur că e ușor pentru tine, Maria.I'm glad it is easy for you, Maria.
- MariaVino să mă ajuți la tăiat legumele!Come help me cut the vegetables!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “easy” translations and entries ușor, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
