Translation of Romanian word "drum" to English
drum
/drum/
Meaning
NounA way used for travelling between places, originally one wide enough to allow foot passengers and horses to travel, now (US) usually one surfaced with asphalt or concrete and designed to accommodate many vehicles travelling in both directions. In the UK both senses are heard: a country road is the same as a country lane.
How to use
The noun 'drum' is used to refer to a road or path, such as 'Drumul spre oraș este închis' (The road to the city is closed).
🇬🇧 English
road
Example
Am mers pe drumul principal pentru a ajunge la centrul orașului.
I went on the main road to reach the city center.
Drumul a fost foarte lung.
The road was very long.
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Common phrases
- drumul spre— the road to
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Frequency rank: #171 in Romanian
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What does the Romanian word "drum" mean?▼
The Romanian word "drum" means "road" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Un drum este o cale pe care să circule vehiculele." (which translates as "I went on the main road to reach the city center.").
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