Translation of Romanian word "oraș" to English
oraș
/oˈraʃ/
Meaning
NounA large settlement, bigger than a town; sometimes with a specific legal definition, depending on the place.
How to use
When referring to a city in Romanian, use the noun 'oraș' to denote a large settlement, e.g. 'orașul București' (the city of Bucharest). Common vocabulary item used in everyday spoken and written Romanian across formal and informal registers.
🇬🇧 English
city
Example
Orașul meu este frumos
My city is beautiful
Locuiesc într-un oraș mare.
I live in a big city.
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Common phrases
- centrul orașului— city center
- în afara orașului— outside the city
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What does the Romanian word "oraș" mean?▼
The Romanian word "oraș" means "city" in English.
How do you pronounce the Romanian word "oraș"?▼
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Orașul meu este frumos" (which translates as "My city is beautiful").
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