idiot
/i.diˈot/masculine
The Romanian word for "idiot" is idiot. Wiktionary also lists idioată and idioate.
Meaning: person of low general intelligence (noun)
Ways to say it
| Romanian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| idiot | /i.diˈot/ | masculine |
| idioată | feminine | |
| idioate | feminine, plural |
This noun refers to a person of low general intelligence.
Which one should you use?
The word changes based on the gender and number of the people being described. Use idiot for a masculine singular subject, idioată for a feminine singular subject and idioate for a group of females (feminine plural).
How does it change in a sentence?
The masculine singular form is idiot. The feminine singular form is idioată, and the feminine plural form is idioate.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has three syllables with the stress on the third syllable: /i.diˈot/.
Did you know?
- To describe someone as 'extremely idiot', a Romanian might say idiot ca piatra, which means 'idiot as a stone'.
- The Romanian word idiot descends from the Ancient Greek term ἰδιώτης, which originally described a 'layman' or a private citizen who did not hold public office.
- In Romanian, calling someone idiot is often considered more clinical or cold than using prost, which is a more common and emotional insult.
Examples in context
- Ești un mare idiot.You're a big idiot.This sentence shows how to use the masculine form idiot to describe someone.Tatoeba #12782377 by ridisegnandone, translation #12081669 by CK
- Conduci ca un idiot.You're driving like an idiot.This sentence uses the masculine form idiot to describe a manner of driving.Tatoeba #13688083 by skodaoktavia, translation #8069747 by CK
- M-am comportat ca un idiot.I've been acting like an idiot.This sentence uses the masculine form idiot to describe one's own behavior.Tatoeba #11487738 by ridisegnandone, translation #7967493 by CK
- Nu mai fi idiot și fă treaba corect!Stop being an idiot and do the job correctly!
- 8 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Andrei and Andreea are arguing about a bad decision.
- AndreiDe ce ai făcut asta, Andrei?Why did you do that, Andrei?
- AndreeaNu știu, am crezut că e o idee bună.I don't know, I thought it was a good idea.
- AndreiEști un idiot dacă crezi asta!You are an idiot if you believe that!
- AndreeaNu fi așa de dură cu mine.Don't be so hard on me.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “idiot” translations and entries idiot, idioată, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries idiot, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
