lucruri
/ˈlu.krurʲ/
The English phrase "things" is translated into Romanian as lucruri.
lucruri is used to refer to physical objects that are not specifically named.
What does it mean word for word?
The word lucruri is derived from the verb a lucra (to work), so it literally refers to "works" or "matters" that have been done or exist.
Which one should you use?
While lucruri refers to physical objects or abstract matters, obiecte is a more formal term used specifically for physical objects.
How does it change in a sentence?
The singular form of the word is lucru. To express possession or direction towards the things, you would use the genitive/dative plural form lucrurilor.
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈlu.krurʲ/. The word has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- If you want to talk about 'the things' in a specific sense, such as 'the things I bought', you must use the form lucrurile, adding the definite article to the end of the word.
- While lucruri covers 'things', Romanian has a specific word chestii that is used very similarly but is considered much more colloquial or slangy.
- In Romanian, you can use lucruri in the phrase a pune lucrurile în ordine, which means both to physically tidy up a room and to resolve a complicated personal situation.
Examples in context
- Tom știe multe lucruri.Tom knows many things.This sentence shows how to use lucruri to describe knowledge.Tatoeba #5181793 by fathe, translation #681312 by Source_VOA
- Asta nu schimbă lucrurile?Doesn't that change things?This sentence uses lucruri to refer to a changing situation.Tatoeba #7058612 by CataG, translation #2269294 by CK
- Pune-ți lucrurile în ordine.Put away your things.This sentence uses lucruri to refer to physical belongings.Tatoeba #8565193 by fathe, translation #264645 by CK
- Cum ajung la [place]?How do I get to [place]?
- Aș dori un [food/drink], vă rog.I would like a [food/drink], please.
- 83 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Gabriel and Ioana are packing for a trip.
- GabrielAi pus toate lucrurile în geantă?Did you put all the things in the bag?
- IoanaDa, dar am uitat câteva lucruri mici.Yes, but I forgot a few small things.
- GabrielCe lucruri ai uitat, Ioana?What things did you forget, Ioana?
- IoanaDoar câteva lucruri de toaletă.Just a few toiletries.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry lucruri, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
