câine bun
/ˈkɨj.ne bun/word by word
In Romanian, the phrase for good dog is câine bun.
The phrase is used to praise a dog for behaving well or for obeying a command.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the noun câine (dog) followed by the adjective bun (good).
How does it change in a sentence?
To refer to multiple animals, the plural form is câini buni.
How do you pronounce it?
The pronunciation is /ˈkɨj.ne bun/. It has 2 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
When do people say it?
While câine bun is a literal translation of the English phrase, Romanians often use the exclamation Bravo! to praise a pet's performance or obedience. When giving commands, you might also use stai for stay or jos for down.
Did you know?
- In Romanian culture, the word câine is frequently used in colorful idioms to describe stubbornness or anger, far beyond just referring to the animal.
- In some Italian dialects like Calabrian and Piedmontese, the word for 'grandmother' is bona, which is a linguistic relative of the Romanian bun.
Examples in context
- E un câine bun și foarte ascultător.He is a good dog and very obedient.
- Bravo, câine bun!Well done, good dog!
Example conversation
Andrei is training his dog in the park while Andreea watches.
- AndreeaSe lasă comandat de tine?Does he obey your commands?
- AndreiDa, e un câine bun.Yes, he is a good dog.
- AndreeaSe pare că e foarte inteligent.It seems like he is very intelligent.
- AndreiÎntr-adevăr, câine bun, așează-te!Indeed, good dog, sit!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (câine, bun) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bun, câine, CC BY-SA 4.0.
