ești prost
In Romanian, ești prost is how you say "you're stupid".
This phrase is a direct insult used to tell someone that they lack intelligence.
What does it mean word for word?
The phrase is composed of the second-person singular conjugation of the verb a fi (to be) and the adjective prost (stupid/foolish).
Which one should you use?
While prost is a common insult for lack of intelligence, using idiot is often perceived as slightly more clinical or harsh in its specific connotation of being a fool.
How does it change in a sentence?
If you are speaking to a woman, the adjective changes to the feminine form proastă.
Did you know?
- There is a linguistic overlap with Romansh, a minority language in Switzerland, where the word for 'you are' is also ešti.
- The word prost can be used to describe things that are 'bad' or 'poor quality', such as a 'prost movie', implying the quality is low rather than the object being unintelligent.
- If you want to say someone is 'extremely' stupid, you might say prost de tot, which literally translates to 'stupid of all'.
Examples in context
- Tom crede că ești prost.Tom thinks you're stupid.This sentence is useful for showing how to use the phrase within a larger thought.Tatoeba #6605022 by CataG, translation #5053318 by CK
- Ești prost dacă crezi asta.You're stupid if you believe that.
Example conversation
Gabriel and Andreea are arguing during a board game.
- GabrielNu pot să cred că ai pierdut din nou.I can't believe you lost again.
- AndreeaA fost doar o greșeală mică!It was just a small mistake!
- GabrielNu, pur și simplu ești prost.No, you're just stupid.
- AndreeaTaci acum, Gabriel!Shut up now, Gabriel!
Sources
- Word origins: Wiktionary entries ești, prost, CC BY-SA 4.0.
- Example sentences: Tatoeba CC BY 2.0 FR.
