ajuta
/a.ʒuˈta/
To help in Romanian is to ajuta. If unsure, use ajuta. Wiktionary also lists asista.
Meaning: transitive: provide assistance to (someone or something) (verb)
Ways to say it
| Romanian | IPA |
|---|---|
| ajuta | /a.ʒuˈta/ |
| asista |
The verb is used to describe the action of providing assistance to someone or something. You can use the noun ajutor to refer to the assistance itself, or asistență to refer to assistance or support. When you need to shout for help during an emergency, use the noun ajutor! as a cry of distress.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The verb ajuta is derived from the noun ajutor, which is used to mean 'help' or 'aid'.
How do you pronounce it?
The stress is on the third syllable.
What mistakes should you avoid?
When shouting for help in an emergency, do not use a verb form. Instead, use the noun Ajutor!
Did you know?
- While 'ajuta' means to provide assistance, the verb 'a asista' is often used in Romanian to mean 'to attend' or 'to watch' an event, such as a concert or a play.
- The Romanian verb 'ajuta' shares a common ancestor with the English word 'adjutant', a military officer who provides assistance to a commander.
- In Romanian, the noun ajutor can also mean 'crutch' or 'support' in a physical, architectural sense, rather than just a human action.
Examples in context
- Te vom ajuta, OK?We'll help you, okay?This sentence shows how to offer help to someone.Tatoeba #5113142 by fathe, translation #265942 by CM
- Cine mă va ajuta?Who will help me?This sentence is a way to ask who will provide help to the speaker.Tatoeba #5121419 by fathe, translation #276335 by CK
- De ce te-am ajuta?Why should we help you?This sentence is a way to ask why assistance would be provided to someone.Tatoeba #6881832 by CataG, translation #3738806 by CK
- 99 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
At home, Maria is carrying heavy grocery bags.
- MariaAlexandru, mă poți ajuta?Alexandru, can you help me?
- AlexandruSigur, te ajut imediat.Sure, I will help you immediately.
- MariaMulțumesc mult pentru ajutor.Thank you very much for the help.
- AlexandruCu plăcere, Maria.You're welcome, Maria.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “help” translations and entries ajuta, asista, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ajuta, asista, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
