Translation of Romanian word "a urma" to English
a urma
/a ˈurma/
Meaning
VerbTo go after; to pursue; to move behind in the same path or direction, especially with the intent of catching.
How to use
The verb "a urma" is highly polysemous. It can mean "to follow" (a path, instructions, someone), "to succeed" (someone in a position), "to attend" (a course, school), or "to be next". It is also used impersonally in constructions like "urmează să..." (it is going to..., it is to follow...).
🇬🇧 English
follow
Example
Mă poți urmări la întâlnire?
Can you follow me to the meeting?
Profesorul îi va urmări pe elevi.
The teacher will follow the students.
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Common phrases
- a urma un drum— to follow a path
- a urma sfaturi— to follow advice
- urmează să plec— I am about to leave
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Frequency rank: #978 in Romanian
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Romanian word "a urma" mean?▼
The Romanian word "a urma" means "follow" in English.
How do you pronounce the Romanian word "a urma"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "a urma"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Vă rugăm să urmați cu atenție instrucțiunile." (which translates as "Can you follow me to the meeting?").
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