ochi
/okʲ/masculine
The English word "eye" is ochi in Romanian.
Meaning: organ (noun)
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form ochi becomes ochii when used with a definite article (the eyes). To indicate possession or direction related to the eyes, such as "the color of the eyes", use the form ochilor.
How do you pronounce it?
/okʲ/
Did you know?
- The Romanian word ochi is a direct relative of the English word 'eye', as both descend from the same Proto-Indo-European root.
- While 'eye' is a simple organ in English, the Romanian word ochi is used in various idiomatic expressions for things like 'the center' or 'the middle' of an object.
- In some Romanian rural regions, if someone is very curious, people might say they have ochi de șoim, meaning 'eyes of a hawk'.
Examples in context
- Stai cu ochii pe el.Keep an eye on him.This sentence is useful for learning how to say "Keep an eye on him" using ochi.Tatoeba #4144932 by AlbertaJ, translation #1418900 by Spamster
- Ea l-a privit direct în ochi.She looked him right in the eye.This sentence is useful for learning how to say "She looked him right in the eye" using ochi.Tatoeba #5196776 by fathe, translation #887280 by CK
- Ochi pentru ochi, dinte pentru dinte!An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth.This sentence is useful for learning the idiom "An eye for an eye, a tooth for a tooth" using ochi.Tatoeba #4948762 by elenacristina260, translation #6136 by CM
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Example conversation
Stefan is checking a small scratch on Andreea's face.
- AndreeaMă doare lângă ochi.It hurts near my eye.
- StefanAi un ochi puțin roșu.You have a slightly red eye.
- AndreeaCrezi că e grav?Do you think it is serious?
- StefanNu, Andreea, e doar o zgârietură.No, Andreea, it is just a scratch.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “eye” translations and entries ochi, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ochi, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
