timp
/ˈtimp/masculine, neuter
The English word "time" can be translated into Romanian as timp. Wiktionary also lists vreme and timpuri.
Meaning: measurement of a quantity of time (noun)
Ways to say it
| Romanian | IPA | Note |
|---|---|---|
| timp | /ˈtimp/ | masculine, neuter |
| vreme | ||
| timpuri | /ˈtim.purʲ/ | plural |
| timpi | plural |
The word timp is used to refer to a measurement of a quantity of time. In the context of telling time, you should also be aware of the word jumătate, which means "half". Instead of saying "thirty" to indicate half past an hour, Romanian speakers place jumătate after mentioning the hour.
Which one should you use?
The forms timpuri and timpi are both plural forms. The word vreme is another way to refer to time.
Is it said differently in some regions?
In some Transylvanian regions, you may hear the word jumate used instead of jumătate when referring to half past an hour.
How does it change in a sentence?
The word timp follows standard masculine noun declension. For example, timpului is the genitive or dative singular form, meaning "of the time".
How do you pronounce it?
/ˈtimp/
Did you know?
- In Romanian, the word vreme can mean both 'time' and 'weather'. This means the phrase a fost o vreme could refer to a long duration or a specific climate condition.
- The Romanian word vreme reveals a deep historical connection to Slavic languages, as it was borrowed from Old Church Slavonic rather than inherited from Latin.
- The English word 'tempest' is a distant linguistic cousin to the Romanian timp, as both words trace their ancestry back to the concept of something being 'stretched' or 'extended'.
Examples in context
- A ajuns la timp.He arrived in time.This sentence shows how to use timp to indicate arriving in time.Tatoeba #3209185 by ijikure, translation #298380 by CK
- Nu am timp acum.I don't have time right now.This sentence demonstrates using timp to express having or lacking time.Tatoeba #5171122 by fathe, translation #508357 by CM
- A sosit la timp.He arrived on time.This sentence shows the use of timp to indicate arriving exactly on time.Tatoeba #7623401 by CataG, translation #8793159 by Amastan
- Scuzați-mă, vă rog, cât este ceasul?Excuse me, please, what time is it?
- Ați putea să-mi spuneți cât este ceasul?Could you tell me the time, please?
- Vă rog să-mi spuneți ora.Please tell me the time.
- Scuză-mă, cât e ceasul?Excuse me, what time is it?
- E ora opt și patruzeci și cinci de minute.It is eight forty-five.
- E ora unu și douăzeci fix.It is exactly one twenty.
- 305 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Andrei and Ioana are discussing their schedules.
- AndreiAi timp liber astăzi, Ioana?Do you have free time today, Ioana?
- IoanaNu prea, am foarte puțin timp.Not really, I have very little time.
- AndreiCât timp ai nevoie pentru proiect?How much time do you need for the project?
- IoanaCred că am nevoie de mai mult timp.I think I need more time.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “time” translations and entries timp, vreme, timpuri, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries timp, vreme, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
