cuțit
[kuˈt͡sit]neuter
The Romanian word for knife is cuțit.
cuțit is a neuter noun used to refer to a utensil or tool designed for cutting.
Meaning: utensil or tool designed for cutting (noun)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural form of cuțit is cuțite. If you need to say 'of the knife' (genitive/dative singular), use cuțitului. For 'of the knives' (genitive/dative plural), use cuțitelor.
Did you know?
- The Romanian idiom a fi cu cuțitul la gât literally means 'to be with the knife at the throat'. It is used to describe being in a desperate situation or facing a critical deadline.
- In traditional Romanian folklore, a cuțit was sometimes placed under a pillow or near a doorway. This was believed to protect the home and ward off evil spirits.
- The word cuțit likely shares a root with the Latin word cōtis, meaning 'whetstone'. This means the Romanian word for 'knife' is etymologically tied to the tool used to sharpen it.
Examples in context
- Am un cuțit ascuțit.I have a sharp knife.This sentence shows how to describe a sharp knife using cuțit.Tatoeba #5181802 by fathe, translation #681309 by Source_VOA
- Aveți cumva un cuțit?Do you have a knife please?This sentence is useful for asking if someone has a knife using cuțit.Tatoeba #6061183 by viorel, translation #6060910 by colwem
- Folosiți un cuțit ascuțit.Use a sharp knife.This sentence demonstrates an instruction to use a sharp knife with cuțit.Tatoeba #13626619 by Ioana_Dobre, translation #13625687 by CK
- Am nevoie de un cuțit pentru a tăia pâinea.I need a knife to cut the bread.
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Example conversation
A kitchen during dinner preparation.
- GabrielÎmi dai un cuțit, te rog?Can you give me a knife, please?
- MariaSigur, ia acest cuțit de pâine.Sure, take this bread knife.
- GabrielMulțumesc, Maria.Thank you, Maria.
- MariaCu plăcere, Gabriel.You're welcome, Gabriel.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “knife” translations and entries cuțit, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries cuțit, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
