Romanian Word of the Day
oraș
/o-RĂȘ/ • noun (masculine) — 10th of Apr, 2026
Listen to pronunciation
Meaning: city; a large town or urban area
Examples
- Locuiesc într-un oraș mic.
(I live in a small town.) - Orașul este foarte aglomerat la ora de vârf.
(The city is very crowded at rush hour.) - Am vizitat un oraș frumos de pe litoral.
(I visited a beautiful coastal city.)
Synonyms
- municipiu
- localitate
Use 'oraș' to refer to a city or town (as opposed to a village, 'sat'). It's used in addresses, travel contexts, and when talking about urban life or services (transport, shops, administration). 'Orașul' is the definite form (the city).
Today's Game: Translation Scrabble — Play Now
Practice: Use this word in conversation with Linguarudo →
Recent Words
| Date | Word | Meaning |
|---|---|---|
| 2026-04-09 | mulțumesc | thank you; (I) thank (you) |
| 2026-04-08 | ajutor | help, assistance |
| 2026-04-07 | mâncare | food |
| 2026-04-06 | cercetare | research |
| 2026-04-05 | cerc | circle |
Receive these via email
Sign in to your free account to receive daily words via email.
Sign In to Subscribe« Apr 910th of Apr, 2026
Get a new word in your inbox every day!
Sign In to Subscribe