Translation of Romanian word "mașină" to English
mașină
/maˈʃi.nə/
Meaning
NounA wheeled vehicle that moves independently, with at least three wheels, powered mechanically, steered by a driver and mostly for personal transportation but relatively smaller than a truck/lorry and a bus.
How to use
When referring to a car, 'mașină' is often used with the definite article 'a', but can also be used without it in informal contexts. Common vocabulary item used in everyday spoken and written Romanian across formal and informal registers.
🇬🇧 English
car
Example
Mașina mea este nouă.
My car is new.
Mașina este roșie
The car is red
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Common phrases
- mașină de spălat— washing machine
- a conduce o mașină— to drive a car
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Romanian word "mașină" mean?▼
The Romanian word "mașină" means "car" in English.
How do you pronounce the Romanian word "mașină"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Mașina mea este nouă." (which translates as "My car is new.").
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