Translation of Romanian word "zău" to English
zău
/zəw/
Meaning
AdverbA colloquial interjection emphasizing an oath, promise, or surprise.
How to use
Colloquial Romanian interjection/adverb expressing sincere emphasis or oath (e.g. 'zău așa!', 'zău că nu știu' = I honestly don't know!).
🇬🇧 English
really
Example
Zău că nu am știut nimic!
I honestly did not know anything!
Să mă crezi, zău că așa e.
Believe me, it's true.
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Common phrases
- zău așa— really so / honestly now
- zău că da— honestly yes / truly so
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does the Romanian word "zău" mean?▼
The Romanian word "zău" means "really" in English.
How do you pronounce the Romanian word "zău"?▼
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Can I see an example sentence with "zău"?▼
Yes, here is a practical example: "Zău că nu am știut nimic!" (which translates as "I honestly did not know anything!").
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