argou
neuter
The English word slang is translated into Romanian as argou. Wiktionary also lists jargon and slang.
Meaning: unconventional language (noun)
Ways to say it
| Romanian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| argou | neuter | |
| jargon | neuter | |
| slang | /slenɡ/ | neuter |
Which one should you use?
argou is the standard term for general social slang, while jargon refers specifically to the specialized terminology used by a particular profession or group. The word slang is also used in Romanian, but it functions as a loanword.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
argou is the neutral and most common way to refer to slang. The word slang is considered more informal or even 'Anglicized' in its usage.
How does it change in a sentence?
All forms of this word are neuter nouns.
Did you know?
- In a historical context, the term argou was often used to describe 'cant' or the coded languages used by criminals to communicate in secret.
- While 'slang' is used in Romania, it is often viewed as a 'cool' or modern term used primarily by younger generations influenced by Western media.
- The French origin of argou and jargon means that many Romanian terms for specialized professional language share the same linguistic roots as their French counterparts.
Examples in context
- Nu-mi vine să cred cât de mișto a fost concertul!I can't believe how nice the concert was!
- Auzi la ea, își dă mare boss, dar n-are habar!Listen to her, she acts all bossy, but she has no clue!
- Nu înțeleg acest argou.I don't understand this slang.
- Ea folosește mult argou în școală.She uses a lot of slang at school.
- Acest argou este foarte greu.This slang is very difficult.
Example conversation
Andreea and Stefan are discussing a new song.
- AndreeaȘtii ce înseamnă acest argou din versuri?Do you know what this slang in the lyrics means?
- StefanNu, pare a fi un argou nou.No, it seems to be a new slang.
- AndreeaVoi căuta pe internet definiția.I will look for the definition online.
- StefanSpune-mi te rog ce ai găsit, Andreea.Please tell me what you found, Andreea.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “slang” translations and entries argou, jargon, slang, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries argou, jargon, slang, CC BY-SA 4.0.
