iepure
/ˈje.pu.re/masculine
The Romanian word for rabbit is iepure. Wiktionary also lists iepure de vizuină.
Meaning: mammal (noun)
Ways to say it
| Romanian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| iepure | /ˈje.pu.re/ | masculine |
| iepure de vizuină | masculine |
The term refers to the mammal.
How does it change in a sentence?
To specify 'the rabbit', you can add the definite suffix -le to the end of the word to form iepurele. If you are referring to multiple rabbits, the plural definite form is iepurii.
How do you pronounce it?
The word has 3 syllables, with the stress on the first syllable: /ˈje.pu.re/.
Did you know?
- In Romanian, you can use iepure metaphorically to describe a person who is exceptionally timid or easily frightened.
- While 'iepure' refers to the animal, the word 'vizuină' in the phrase iepure de vizuină comes from 'viezure', meaning 'badger'.
- The word iepure is a linguistic relative of the Latin 'leporem', which is the root for the scientific name of the genus 'Lepus'.
Examples in context
- Urechile unui iepure sunt lungi.The ears of a rabbit are long.This sentence describes the physical features of an iepure.Tatoeba #13935721 by Ioan_Cristian, translation #13935719 by Ioan_Cristian
- Iepurelui meu îi place să mănânce morcovi.My rabbit likes to eat carrots.This sentence mentions the eating habits of an iepure.Tatoeba #13554787 by Ioan_Cristian, translation #13554783 by Ioan_Cristian
- Doarme iepurește.He's sleeping like a rabbit.This sentence uses the word in an adverbial sense to describe sleeping 'like a rabbit'.Tatoeba #5000464 by fathe, translation #10704018 by vxern
- Am văzut un iepuraș drăguț la petrecere.I saw a cute little rabbit at the party.
- 1 more sentence on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Ioana and Stefan are visiting a farm.
- IoanaUite, Stefan, ce iepure drăguț!Look, Stefan, what a cute rabbit!
- StefanEste foarte mic și pufos.It is very small and fluffy.
- IoanaCrezi că putem să-l hrănim?Do you think we can feed it?
- StefanDa, acest iepure mănâncă totul.Yes, this rabbit eats everything.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “rabbit” translations and entries iepure, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries de, iepure, vizuină, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
