un weekend plăcut
/un ˈuj.kend pləˈkut/word by word
To say "have a good weekend" in Romanian, you use un weekend plăcut.
Meaning: wish of a good weekend (phrase)
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase un weekend plăcut literally translates to "a weekend pleasant".
Which one should you use?
You may also see the more clipped version weekend plăcut, which is more informal due to the omission of the article un.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Romanian, the imperative "have" is often omitted in this greeting, leaving just the noun phrase un weekend plăcut.
How do you pronounce it?
It has 4 syllables and the stress is on the 2nd syllable.
Did you know?
- The word weekend is a relatively recent addition to the Romanian vocabulary, only appearing in documented use around 1970.
- In Romanian, greetings like un weekend plăcut are often accompanied by a light handshake or a nod, but unlike in some neighboring cultures, kissing on the cheek is reserved for close friends.
- To respond to un weekend plăcut, Romanians often say și dumneavoastră, which means 'and to you' using a highly respectful, semi-formal pronoun.
Examples in context
- Ai avut un weekend plăcut?Did you have a good weekend?This sentence is useful for asking if someone had a good weekend using un weekend plăcut.Tatoeba #705997 by koosy, translation #21296 by adjusting
- Să ai un weekend plăcut, Ana! Nu uita să te bucuri de timpul alături de familia ta. Te așteptăm luni la birou cu povești interesante!Have a pleasant weekend, Ana! Don't forget to enjoy your time with your family. We're looking forward to hearing interesting stories from you on Monday at the office!
- Îți doresc un weekend plăcut!I wish you a pleasant weekend!
Example conversation
Andreea and Andrei are leaving the office on Friday.
- AndreeaLa revedere, Andrei! Să ai un weekend plăcut!Goodbye, Andrei! Have a pleasant weekend!
- AndreiMulțumesc, Andreea! Și ție un weekend plăcut!Thank you, Andreea! A pleasant weekend to you too!
- AndreeaNe vedem luni dimineața.See you Monday morning.
- AndreiExact, ne vedem atunci. Pa!Exactly, see you then. Bye!
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (un, weekend, plăcut) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries plăcut, un, weekend, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
