tunet
[ˈtu.net]
The English phrase "thunder" is tunet in Romanian.
tunet is a noun used to describe a deep, rumbling noise.
Meaning: deep, rumbling noise (noun)
Which one should you use?
It is important to distinguish between the sound and the light: tunet refers to the sound (thunder), whereas fulger refers to the visual flash (lightning).
How does it change in a sentence?
The plural genitive/dative form of tunet is tunetelor.
Did you know?
- If you hear a 'distant' thunder, a Romanian might describe it as a tunet surd, which literally translates to 'deaf thunder'.
- The word tunet can be used metaphorically in Romanian to describe a sudden, shocking announcement that 'shakes' a community.
- In Romanian, the word for 'thunder', tunet, shares an ancient ancestor with the English word 'thunder' via the Latin 'tonitrus'.
Examples in context
- El se simțea ciudat din cauza tunetului.He felt strange because of the thunder.This sentence shows how tunet can be used to express a cause for a feeling.Tatoeba #13954966 by Ioan_Cristian, translation #13954963 by Ioan_Cristian
- Prognoza meteo prevede o furtună cu fulgere și tunete.The weather forecast predicts a thunderstorm with lightning and thunder.This sentence is useful for seeing tunet used in the context of a weather forecast.Tatoeba #13954970 by Ioan_Cristian, translation #13954969 by Ioan_Cristian
- Omul a încremenit de frică când a auzit un trăsnet puternicThe man froze in fear upon hearing a strong thunder.
Example conversation
Ioana and Gabriel are inside during a storm.
- IoanaAi auzit tunetul de acum?Did you hear the thunder just now?
- GabrielDa, a fost foarte tare.Yes, it was very loud.
- IoanaCred că va ploua curând.I think it will rain soon.
- GabrielSă sperăm că nu se oprește curentul.Let's hope the power doesn't go out.
Sources
- Pronunciation: Wiktionary entry tunet, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries tunet, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
