mult noroc!
The Romanian phrase for "good luck" is mult noroc! If unsure, use mult noroc! Wiktionary also lists noroc! and succes!
Meaning: used to wish fortune on someone or as encouragement (intj)
Ways to say it
| Romanian | IPA |
|---|---|
| mult noroc! | |
| noroc! | |
| succes! | |
| bună șansă! | [ˈbunə ˈʃansə] (word by word, narrow) |
The phrases are used to wish fortune upon someone or to provide encouragement. While the expressions generally convey well-wishes, noroc! can also be used as a toast, similar to saying "Cheers!" when drinking.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase mult noroc! literally translates to "much luck!"
Which one should you use?
While bună șansă! is a direct translation of "good luck", it is often perceived as slightly less natural or less common in everyday spoken Romanian than mult noroc! or succes!
Did you know?
- The word noroc originally comes from a Slavic word meaning 'sentence' or 'judgment', rather than 'luck'.
- Though succes! is used for 'good luck', Romanians often distinguish it from noroc! by using it specifically for achievements based on effort rather than random chance.
- The word șansă entered the Romanian language via French, reflecting the heavy influence of French culture on the Romanian elite in the 19th century.
Examples in context
- Mult noroc!Good luck!This sentence is useful for seeing how to use the form noroc!Tatoeba #12774678 by mraz, translation #429220 by Clavain
- Baftă la meci!Good luck in the match!
- Baftă la test!Good luck on the test!
Example conversation
Stefan and Maria are saying goodbye before her big presentation.
- StefanSucces la prezentare, Maria!Success with the presentation, Maria!
- MariaMulțumesc mult, Stefan!Thank you very much, Stefan!
- StefanMult noroc!Good luck!
- MariaO să fie bine!It will be fine!
Sources
- Wiktionary, “good luck” translations, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (bună, șansă) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bună, mult, noroc, șansă, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
