experiență

The effect upon the judgment or feelings produced by any event, whether witnessed or participated in; personal and direct impressions as contrasted with description or fancies; personal acquaintance; actual enjoyment or suffering.

How to use

The noun "experiență" refers to both a single event or occurrence that one lives through (e.g., "o experiență memorabilă" - a memorable experience) and the accumulated knowledge or skill gained over time (e.g., "experiență profesională" - professional experience). It is a feminine noun. When referring to multiple distinct events, the plural "experiențe" is used. It often collocates with verbs like "a avea" (to have), "a dobândi" (to acquire), or "a câștiga" (to gain).