soare
/ˈso̯a.re/masculine
The English phrase 'sun' is translated into Romanian as soare.
soare refers to the star around which the Earth revolves. It is also used to refer to a star as the center of any single solar system, or to the light and warmth received from the sun.
Meaning: the star around which the Earth revolves (name)
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
In Romanian, the word changes based on its role in a sentence. When you want to say 'the sun' in the nominative or accusative case, use the definite form soarele. To express 'of the sun' (genitive or dative), use the form soarelui.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈso̯a.re/. The word has 2 syllables, and the stress is on the 1st syllable.
Did you know?
- In Romanian, soare is frequently used as a term of endearment for a loved one or a child, similar to calling someone 'sunshine' in English.
- The phrase a scoate în soare literally means 'to put into the sun' but is used idiomatically to mean 'to highlight' or 'to bring attention to' a particular quality.
- When Romanians describe a 'sunny' day, they use the adjective însorit, which comes from a verb meaning 'to provide with sun'.
Examples in context
- Soarele a topit neaua.The sun melted the snow.This sentence shows how to use soare to describe the sun melting the snow.Tatoeba #7677942 by CataG, translation #275079 by CK
- Am fugit în direcția soarelui.I ran in the direction of the sun.This sentence demonstrates the use of soare when moving toward the sun.Tatoeba #5196981 by elenacristina260, translation #4632210 by mactrey
- Soarele nu strălucește astăzi.The sun doesn't shine today.This sentence uses soare to state that the sun is not shining today.Tatoeba #8961032 by elenacristina260, translation #8960832 by Adelpa
- Azi se ridică soarele devreme.Today, the sun rises early.
- Observați lumina puternică a soarelui în timpul zilei.Observe the bright light of the sun during the day.
- Uite, soarele strălucește intens astăzi!Look, the sun is shining brightly today!
- Să mergem la plajă să ne bucurăm de soarele cald!Let's go to the beach to enjoy the warm sun!
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Example conversation
Stefan and Maria are talking about the weather during a walk.
- StefanUite, a ieșit în sfârșit soarele!Look, the sun finally came out!
- MariaDa, este mult mai cald acum.Yes, it is much warmer now.
- StefanSper să avem soare toată ziua.I hope we have sun all day.
- MariaEu sper același lucru, Stefan.I hope for the same thing, Stefan.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “sun” translations and entries soare, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
