Ways to say it
| Romanian | IPA |
|---|---|
| merge | /ˈmer.d͡ʒe/ |
| umbla | /umˈbla/ |
The verb is used to describe moving on one's feet. If you want to specify that you are walking rather than using a vehicle or another mode of transport, use the phrase pe jos, which literally means 'on the ground' or 'on the feet'.
Which one should you use?
While both words describe walking, they have different nuances. Umbla specifically emphasizes the act of walking, wandering or strolling around. In contrast, merge focuses more on the general movement of going or the movement toward a specific destination.
Is there a formal and an informal way to say it?
The form merge is considered informal.
Related words
How does it change in a sentence?
The verbal noun or gerund used to describe the act of walking itself is mers.
How do you pronounce it?
The word merge is pronounced /ˈmer.dʒe/. It has two syllables, with the stress on the first syllable.
Did you know?
- While merge means 'to walk' in Romanian, it descends from the Latin mergere, which meant 'to plunge' or 'to dip'.
- The word merge is shared with the Albanian word mërgoj, which describes moving away or emigrating.
- In Romanian, umbla is often used to describe not just walking, but wandering, poking around or even meddling in things.
Examples in context
- Voi merge pe jos acasă.I'll walk home.This sentence shows how to express traveling home on foot using merge.Tatoeba #8427946 by CataG, translation #6866131 by Hybrid
- Maria poate merge în mâini.Mary is able to walk on her hands.This sentence uses merge to describe the ability to move on one's hands.Tatoeba #9479851 by elenacristina260, translation #7378407 by CF
- El era prea obosit pentru a mai merge.He was too tired to walk any more.This sentence uses merge to describe the inability to continue moving due to exhaustion.Tatoeba #6824495 by CataG, translation #302932 by Dejo
- Pot să merg în direcția aceea?May I walk in that direction?
- Pot să mă deplasez până la clădirea de vizavi?May I walk to the building across?
- Hai să umblăm pe străzile vechi ale orașului!Let's walk on the old streets of the city!
- 6 more sentences on Tatoeba
Example conversation
Stefan and Elena are planning a route in a park.
- StefanPutem merge prin parc?Can we walk through the park?
- ElenaDa, este o idee bună.Yes, it is a good idea.
- StefanVrei să mergem acum?Do you want to walk now?
- ElenaSigur, Stefan, să mergem.Sure, Stefan, let's walk.
Sources
- Wiktionary, “walk” translations and entries merge, umbla, CC BY-SA 4.0, dump of 2026-09-26.
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries merge, umbla, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
