Translation of Romanian word "dacă nu" to English
dacă nu
/da.kə ˈnu/
Meaning
ConjunctionExcept on a specified condition; if not.
How to use
Used to indicate a condition or exception. Common vocabulary item used in everyday spoken and written Romanian across formal and informal registers.
🇬🇧 English
unless
Example
Dacă nu ai timp, poți să telefonezi.
If you don't have time, you can call.
Îl voi mânca dacă nu este stricat.
I'll eat it unless it's spoiled.
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Common phrases
- dacă nu acum, atunci când?— if not now, then when?
- dacă nu plouă— if it doesn't rain
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What does the Romanian word "dacă nu" mean?▼
The Romanian word "dacă nu" means "unless" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Dacă nu ai timp, poți să telefonezi." (which translates as "If you don't have time, you can call.").
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