salut, numele meu este
The phrase "hi, my name is" in Romanian is salut, numele meu este.
This phrase is used to introduce yourself to another person.
What does it mean word for word?
The part numele meu este literally translates to "the name my is".
Which one should you use?
While numele meu este is grammatically correct, in natural spoken Romanian, people often prefer the shorter mă numesc (I am called) or simply sunt (I am). Additionally, salut, sunt is a very common, more concise way to say "Hi, I am [name]" in Romanian.
How does it change in a sentence?
In the phrase numele meu este, the word numele is the definite form of nume (name), which is required here because it is modified by the possessive meu.
Did you know?
- The greeting salut is a doublet of the Romanian word săruta, which means 'to kiss'. Both words share a common ancestor in the Latin word for 'salvation' or 'health'.
- In Romania, the phrase salut is used both as a greeting when arriving and as a way to say 'bye' when leaving.
- When introducing yourself in a social setting, Romanians often accompany salut with a light cheek kiss or a handshake depending on the gender and familiarity of the people.
Examples in context
- Bună ziua, numele meu este Maria Popescu.Good day, my name is Maria Popescu.
- Salut! Mă numesc Andrei.Hi! My name is Andrei.
- Bună! Sunt Ana.Hello! I am Ana.
- Salut, numele meu este Ion.Hi, my name is Ion.
- Salut, numele meu este Andrei.Hi, my name is Andrei.
Example conversation
Two people meeting for the first time at a party.
- AlexandruSalut, numele meu este Alexandru.Hi, my name is Alexandru.
- MariaBună, Alexandru! Eu sunt Maria.Hi, Alexandru! I am Maria.
- AlexandruÎncântat de cunoștință, Maria.Nice to meet you, Maria.
- MariaȘi eu de asemenea!Me too!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries este, meu, salut, CC BY-SA 4.0.
