cum a fost ziua ta
/ˈkum a ˈfost ˈziwa ta/word by word
cum a fost ziua ta is the Romanian way to say how was your day.
This phrase is a question used to ask someone about their experiences and feelings during the day.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of cum (how), a fost (was), ziua (the day) and ta (your).
Which one should you use?
While cum a fost ziua ta? is the standard informal way to ask the question, Cum a fost ziua dvs.? is the formal version. You can also use the formal phrase Cum v-ați petrecut ziua? to ask specifically how someone spent their day.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form cum a fost ziua ta is informal and suitable for friends, family or peers. To be polite or formal, you should use dumneavoastră instead of ta, resulting in the phrase cum a fost ziua dumneavoastră.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Romanian, the possessive adjective ta (your) is often placed after the noun ziua (the day) rather than before it.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈkum a ˈfost ˈziwa ta/
Did you know?
- The formal pronoun dumneavoastră used in the formal version of this phrase is derived from dumnezei, meaning 'God'.
- While cum a fost ziua ta is a direct question, Romanians often answer with a single word bine (well) regardless of the actual events, acting as a social ritual rather than a literal report.
- The word ziua comes from zi, which is a direct descendant of the Latin word for day, 'dies'.
Examples in context
- Bună ziua! Cum a fost ziua dvs.?Good day! How was your day?
- Salut! Cum a fost ziua ta?Hi! How was your day?
- Cum a fost ziua ta la muncă?How was your day at work?
- Bună, cum a fost ziua ta?Hi, how was your day?
- Cum a fost ziua ta la școală?How was your day at school?
Example conversation
Ioana and Andrei are meeting for coffee in the evening.
- IoanaBună, Andrei! Cum a fost ziua ta?Hi, Andrei! How was your day?
- AndreiA fost destul de obositor, Ioana.It was quite tiring, Ioana.
- IoanaÎmi pare rău să aud asta.I am sorry to hear that.
- AndreiNu e nimic grav, mulțumesc.It's nothing serious, thanks.
