matematică
[ma.teˈma.ti.kə]
The Romanian word for math is matematică.
matematică is the short form of mathematics. Related mathematical terms include Adunare (addition), Înmulțire (multiplication), Împărțire (division), Geometrie (geometry), Algebră (algebra), Calcul (calculus) and Problemă (problem).
Meaning: short form of mathematics (noun)
Did you know?
- In Romanian, the word problemă is used for a math 'problem', but it also means a 'trouble' or a 'difficulty' in daily life.
- The word matematică was borrowed from the French word mathématique which originally came from Latin.
- In Romanian schools, the word matematică is often shortened to mate in casual conversation among students, similar to how English speakers use 'math'.
Examples in context
- Tom este talentat la matematică.Tom has a knack for math.This sentence is useful for describing someone's talent in matematică.Tatoeba #7192260 by elenacristina260, translation #6976238 by soliloquist
- El mi-a pus câteva întrebări despre testul la matematică.He asked me some questions about the math test.This sentence is useful for discussing a matematică test.Tatoeba #12318845 by ridisegnandone, translation #300242 by CK
- Azi am o lecție importantă de matematică.Today I have an important math lesson.
- Nu mai înțeleg nimic la mate, m-am blocat complet.I don't understand anything in math anymore, I'm completely stuck.
- Îmi place ora de matematică.I like math class.
Example conversation
Two students are talking about their school schedule.
- AndreiAi înțeles lecția de matematică?Did you understand the math lesson?
- ElenaNu, matematică mi se pare foarte grea.No, math seems very hard to me.
- AndreiTe pot ajuta după cursuri.I can help you after classes.
- ElenaMulțumesc mult, Andrei!Thank you very much, Andrei!
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry matematică, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries matematică, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
