How to Say “Have Fun” in Romanian

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a se distra
/a se disˈtra/word by word
To say 'have fun' in Romanian, use a se distra.
The phrase is used to wish someone a good time.
Meaning: wish someone a good time (intj)

Which one should you use?

While a se distra is the dictionary form of the verb meaning 'to enjoy oneself', specific variations are used depending on the context of your wish and the person you are addressing.

Related words

Enjoy oneself (verb): se distra.

How does it change in a sentence?

When wishing a single person to have fun informally, you can use the imperative form Distrează-te! Alternatively, Să te distrezi! is a common way to express the wish 'Have fun!' using the subjunctive mood.

How do you pronounce it?

/a se disˈtra/

Did you know?

  • Romanian has a 'doublet' for the root of distra in the word distrage, which specifically means 'to distract' or 'to divert attention'.
  • The verb a se distra is a French loanword, derived from the French distraire, which originally meant 'to distract' or 'to divert' one's attention.
  • In very formal settings, wishing someone to 'have fun' might be replaced by the more sophisticated phrase Să aveți parte de momente plăcute, which means 'May you have pleasant moments'.

Examples in context

  • Petrecere frumoasă! Să vă distracți!
    Have a great party! Have fun!
  • Sărbătoare frumoasă! Bucurați-vă!
    Happy celebration! Enjoy!
  • Să aveți o excursie minunată și o zi plină de distracție!
    Have a wonderful trip and a day full of fun!
  • Hai la film. Distracție plăcută!
    Let's go to the movie. Have fun!
  • Să ai parte de o călătorie minunată și de multă distracție!
    Have an amazing trip and lots of fun!
  • Să aveți un concediu relaxant și plin de bucurii!
    Have a relaxing and joyful vacation!
  • Un concert minunat! Să vă distrați și să aveți parte de momente memorabile!
    A wonderful concert! Have fun and enjoy memorable moments!
  • Distrează-te la petrecere!
    Have fun at the party!

Example conversation

Stefan is leaving for a concert while Maria stays home.

  1. Stefan

    Plec acum la concert, Maria.
    I'm leaving for the concert now, Maria.
  2. Maria

    Sper să fie un spectacol bun!
    I hope it's a good show!
  3. Stefan

    Sigur că da, va fi super!
    Surely it will, it'll be great!
  4. Maria

    În așa razie, a se distra, Stefan!
    In that case, have fun, Stefan!

Sources

  • IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (a, se, distra) and can differ in connected speech.
  • Word origins: Wiktionary entries a, distra, se, CC BY-SA 4.0.
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