Translation of Romanian word "strămoș" to English
strămoș
/strə.mo.ʃ/
Meaning
NounOne from whom a person is descended, whether on the father's or mother's side, at any distance of time; a progenitor; a forefather; a forebear.
How to use
Masculine noun. Plural 'strămoși'.
🇬🇧 English
ancestor
Example
Strămoșii mei au fost foarte bogați.
My ancestors were very rich.
Îmi respect strămoșii
I respect my ancestors
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Common phrases
- strămoșii noștri— example phrase
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Frequency rank: #545 in Romanian
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What does the Romanian word "strămoș" mean?▼
The Romanian word "strămoș" means "ancestor" in English.
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Yes, here is a practical example: "Vorbind despre istoria familiei" (which translates as "My ancestors were very rich.").
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