Translation of Romanian word "legumă" to English
legumă
/leˈɡumə/
Meaning
AdjectiveA plant raised for some edible part of it, such as the leaves, roots, fruit or flowers, but excluding any plant considered to be a fruit, grain, herb, or spice in the culinary sense.
How to use
Often used in the plural 'legume' when referring to vegetables in general. Common vocabulary item used in everyday spoken and written Romanian across formal and informal registers.
🇬🇧 English
vegetable
Example
Leguma a fost cumpărată de la fermă.
The vegetable was bought from the farm.
Îmi place să mănânc legume proaspete.
I love eating fresh vegetables.
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Common phrases
- legume proaspete— fresh vegetables
- supă de legume— vegetable soup
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Romanian word "legumă" mean?▼
The Romanian word "legumă" means "vegetable" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Leguma a fost cumpărată de la fermă." (which translates as "The vegetable was bought from the farm.").
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