Sunt bine
/sunt ˈbi.ne/word by word
Sunt bine is the Romanian way to say "I am fine".
This phrase is used as a response to indicate that you are feeling well or are in a good state.
Which one should you use?
While Sunt bine specifically means you are feeling well or healthy, it differs from Sunt ok, which is a more colloquial way to express that you are simply "okay".
How does it change in a sentence?
In this phrase, sunt is the first-person singular form of the verb a fi, which means "to be".
How do you pronounce it?
/sunt ˈbi.ne/. The word has three syllables and the stress is on the second syllable.
When do people say it?
When responding to a greeting with Sunt bine, it is common and polite to follow it with mulțumesc (thank you).
Did you know?
- In a casual setting, a Romanian might respond to 'How are you?' with Nu mă plâng, which means 'I am not complaining'.
- The word bine is the root of the Romanian word binecuvântare, which means 'blessing' and literally translates to 'well-wishing'.
- The word bine is a close relative of the English word 'benefit', as both trace their ancestry back to the Latin 'bene'.
Examples in context
- Sunt bine. Și tu?I am fine, and you?This example shows how to ask the other person how they are after saying Sunt bine.Tatoeba #3125183 by radubradu, translation #872223 by japegon
- Sunt bine, mulțumesc.I am fine, thank you.This example demonstrates the polite way to follow Sunt bine with a thank you.Tatoeba #8616416 by CataG, translation #926934 by zvaigzne
Example conversation
Elena and Gabriel meet at a cafe.
- ElenaBună, Gabriel! Ce mai faci?Hi, Gabriel! How are you doing?
- GabrielBună, Elena! Sunt bine, tu?Hi, Elena! I am fine, you?
- ElenaȘi eu sunt bine, mersi.I am fine too, thanks.
- GabrielMă bucur să aud asta.I am glad to hear that.
Sources
- IPA marked “word by word” joins the Wiktionary pronunciations of each word (sunt, bine) and can differ in connected speech.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries bine, sunt, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
