numele meu
The English phrase "my name" is translated into Romanian as numele meu.
numele meu is used to refer to the name that belongs to the person speaking.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of numele, which is the definite form of the noun nume (name) and meu, which is the possessive adjective for "my".
Which one should you use?
While numele meu is grammatically correct, it is more common in spoken Romanian to introduce yourself using the verb a se numi (to be called) or the phrase mă numesc (I call myself) rather than the noun phrase numele meu.
How does it change in a sentence?
In Romanian, the possessive adjective meu follows the noun it modifies.
Did you know?
- The word nume is a cognate of the English word 'numen', which refers to a spiritual power or divinity inhabiting a place.
- In traditional Romanian village culture, a person's 'name' was historically tied to their father's name or profession to distinguish individuals within the same community.
- If you are filling out a form and see Prenume, this refers to your first name, which is distinct from the Nume used for your family name.
Examples in context
- Numele meu este Tom.My name is Tom.This sentence is useful for practicing the phrase numele meu.Tatoeba #4961120 by elenacristina260, translation #1173265 by cntrational
- Numele meu este Jack.My name is Jack.Tatoeba #2536510 by ijikure, translation #1646 by CN
- Numele meu este Emily.My name is Emily.Tatoeba #3004017 by ijikure, translation #2566189 by qislam
- 16 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Andreea and Andrei meet for the first time at a party.
- AndreeaBună! Numele meu este Andreea.Hi! My name is Andreea.
- AndreiSalut, Andreea. Eu sunt Andrei.Hi, Andreea. I am Andrei.
- AndreeaÎmi place să te cunosc, Andrei.Nice to meet you, Andrei.
- AndreiȘi mie îmi face plăcere.The pleasure is mine.
Sources
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
