ești gay
The Romanian phrase for "you're gay" is ești gay.
The phrase is used to state that a person is homosexual.
Did you know?
- The phrase ești gay is grammatically gender-neutral, as the word gay does not change regardless of whether the person being addressed is male or female.
- In some Romanian queer circles, the word curcubeu meaning 'rainbow' is used as a descriptive adjective for the community rather than the word gay.
- The word ești shares a common ancestor with the Romansh word ešti, showing the deep linguistic connections between Balkan and Alpine Romance languages.
Examples in context
- Știu că ești gay.I know that you're gay.
- Nu te ascunde, ești gay.Don't hide it, you're gay.
- Ești gay și e ok.You're gay and it's okay.
Example conversation
Two friends are having an honest talk in a cafe.
- ElenaVreau să îți spun ceva.I want to tell you something.
- GabrielSpune-mi, te ascult.Tell me, I'm listening.
- ElenaEști gay, nu-i așa?You're gay, aren't you?
- GabrielDa, e adevărat.Yes, it is true.
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ești, gay, CC BY-SA 4.0.
