Romanian Word of the Day
oraș
/o-RĂȘ/ • noun (masculine) — 10th of Apr, 2026
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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).
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