liniștit
[li.niˈʃtit]
The English word "quiet" can be translated into Romanian using several forms, most commonly liniștit. Wiktionary also lists încet and silențios.
Meaning: with little sound (adj)
Ways to say it
| Romanian | IPA |
|---|---|
| liniștit | [li.niˈʃtit] (narrow) |
| încet | /ɨnˈt͡ʃet/ |
| silențios |
liniștit is frequently used to describe a state of being or an environment that is peaceful and calm, rather than just the absence of sound.
How does it change in a sentence?
The adjective liniștit must agree in gender and number with the noun it modifies. For example, a quiet girl is o fată liniștită and quiet girls are fete liniștite.
Did you know?
- While încet means 'quiet' when describing sound, it is also the standard word for 'slow' when describing speed.
- In a library or cinema, a Romanian might say liniște as a command, which literally translates to 'quietness' or 'silence' as a noun.
- The Romanian word liniștit is actually a verb-derived form, specifically the past participle of a liniști, which means 'to calm' or 'to soothe'.
Examples in context
- Am fost un copil liniștit.I was a quiet child.This sentence shows how to use liniștit to describe a person.Tatoeba #8399348 by fathe, translation #5958237 by CK
- E o cameră foarte liniștită.It's a very quiet room.This sentence shows how to use liniștit to describe a room.Tatoeba #8399393 by fathe, translation #37783 by CK
- Apartamentul meu e liniștit și curat.My apartment is quiet and clean.This sentence shows how to use liniștit to describe an apartment.Tatoeba #8399363 by fathe, translation #961723 by Eevee
- Vă rog, vreau liniștePlease, I want quiet
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Andrei and Andreea are discussing choosing a place to live.
- AndreiVrei să te muți într-un oraș liniștit?Do you want to move to a quiet city?
- AndreeaDa, prefer un loc liniștit și sigur.Yes, I prefer a quiet and safe place.
- AndreiAcest sat este foarte liniștit.This village is very quiet.
- AndreeaPare ideal pentru noi.It sounds ideal for us.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “quiet” translations and entries liniștit, încet, silențios, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
