Ghid Conversatie Ro-uk

Age. Appearance

Ce vrst avei?How old are you? (What's your age?)

Am douazeci i opt de ani.I'm twenty-eight (years of age).

Anul viitor mplinesc treizeci de ani.I shall be thirty next year.

Nu artai vrsta.You certainly don't look your age. (You don't look it.)

Ce vrst mi dai (credei c am)?How old do you think I am?

Cnd v-ai nscut?When were you born?

M-am nscut n l957.I was born in 1957.

Avem aceeai vrst. (Suntem de o vrst.)We're the same age.

El este cu doi ani mai tnr dect soia lui.He's two years younger than his wife.

Ea este nc adolescent. (Nu a mplinit douzeci de ani.)She's still in her teens. (She is a teenager.)

Ea este minor?Is she under age? (Is she still a minor?)

Cnd va atinge el majoratul?When does he come of age?

Copiii lui sunt mari i cstorii.His children are grown up and married.

Permitei-mi s v prezint familia mea.Meet my family.

Mama i tatl dv. sunt acas?Are you mother and father in?

Fiica lui cea mare are un copil de trei lunii.His eldest daughter has a three-months old baby.

Cine este doamna aceea n vrst?Who's that elderly lady?

Cum arat el?What does he look like?

El este foarte chipe (artos).He is quite handsome. (He is s good-looking man.)

Soia lui este o femeie ncnttoare.I think his wife is a charming woman.

Ea este o fat drgu.She is a pretty girl.

Sora dumneavoastr este student?Is your sister a student?

El este scund/nalt.He is a short/tall man.

Biatul este prea nalt pentru vrsta lui.The boy is rather tall for his age.

Ce nalt a crescut (s-a fcut)!How tall he has grown?

De ci ani sunt cstorii unchiul i mtua dv.?Haw long have your uncle and aunt been married?

Avei muli veri i nepoi!Do you have many cousins and nephews?

Nepoata mea Ana i-a srbtorit ziua de natere ieri.My niece Ann celebrated her birthday yesterday.

Toate rudele dv. locuiesc la ora?Do all your relatives live in town?

Cumnatul meu este compozitor.My brother-in-law is a composer.

Cumnata mea este arhitect.My sister-in-law is an architect.

S mergem s felicitm mireasa i mirele.Let's go and congratulate the bride and the bridegroom.

Seamn cu tatl lui, nu gsii (credei)?He takes after his father, don't you think so?

Fratele lui are prul blond/negru.His brother has fair/dark hair.

Bunicul i bunica mea au mbtrnit.My grandfather and grandmother are getting old.

Agreement

Da, ntr-adevr.Yes, indeed.

Desigur. (Firete.)Of course.

Da, este adevrat.Yes, that's true.

Sunt sigur de asta.I'm sure of that.

Aa este.So it is.

neleg. Foarte bine.I see. Very well.

Da, ntocmai.That's right.

Chiar aa este.Quite so.

Cred c da.I think so.

Negreit. (In orice caz.)By all means.

Da, ar fi mai bine s-o facei.Yes, you'd better do it.

E o idee bun.That's a good idea.

Va fi foarte bine.That will do nicely.

E tocmai ceea ce am dorit.It's just what I wanted.

Sunt ntru totul de acord.I quite agree with you.

Aceasta este i prerea mea.That's my opinion, too.

Cred c tiu ce vrei s spunei.I think I know what you mean.

Ai avut totui dreptate.You were right after all.

Se nelege de la sine.That goes without saying.

Trebuie s recunosc c...I don't mind admitting that...

Nu exist nici o ndoial n aceast privin.There's no doubt about that.

De acord. That's agreed.

Amusaments

Ce facei n timpul liber?What do you do in your space time?

mi place s m plimb.I'm rather fond of walking.

Soiei mele i place s gteasc.My wife loves cooking.

Prietenul meu colecioneaz timbre.My friend is a stamp collector.

V place s lucrai pe lng cas?Do you like working about the house?

Sorei mele i place s croeteze.My sister is very fond of knitting.

Nou ne place s primim musafiri.We enjoy entertaining guests.

Eu sunt mare amator de filme.I am a movie fan.

Mergei des le concert/teatru/oper?Do you often go to the concert/theatre/opera?

Ai vrea s facei o plimbare?Would you like to go out for a walk?

O s-mi fac bine.It will do me a lot of good.

Unde ne-am putea petrece seara?Where could we spend this evening?

Unde vrei, mi-este indiferent.Where you like, I don't mind.

Ce posibiliti de distracie exist!What kind of entertainment are there to choose from?

Prefer s stau acas i s scriu nite scrisori.I'd rather stay at home and write some letters.

Ne vedem desear, atunci.See you tonight, then.

Apologies

mi pare aa/foarte/extrem de ru.I am so/very/awfully sorry.

Nu-i nimic. (Nu face nimic.)Oh, it's quite all right.

Sincer vorbind, nu mi-am dat seama c procedez greit.Honestly, I had no idea I was doing wrong.

Nu face nimic.Never mind!

Scuzai, v-am fcut s ateptai.Sorry, I have kept you waiting.

Nicidecum! Nu are importan.Not at all! It doesn't matter.

V rog s m, iertai, nu am vrut s v jignesc.Forgive me, I didn't mean to offend you.

Am greit!I have made a mistake!

V deranjez? Nu mi-am dat seama.Am I in your way? I didn't realize that.

Scuzai-m, mi caut locul. Excuse me, I'm looking for my seat.

V rog s m scuzai.I beg your pardon.

Poftim? Vrei s repetai?Pardon? Would you mind repeating that?

Appointments

S fixm o ntlnire pentru sptmna viitoare.Let's make an appointment for next week.

Miercurea viitoare v convine?Will next Wednesday suit you?

mi convine foarte bine.That would do perfectly.

Miercuri sunt liber.I'll be free on Wednesday.

Unde ne ntlnim?Where shall we meet?

Vrei s-l vedei ntr-o chestiune de afaceri?Do you want to see him on business?

Putei fixa o ntrevedere prin telefon sau n scris.You can arrange an interview by phone or by letter.

Trebuie s iau legtura cu el.I have to get in touch with him.

M poate primi?Is he ready to see me?

Venii pe la mine duminic.Come and see me on Sunday.

Arithmetical Operations

Cte cri are aceast bibliotec?How many books does this library contain?

Am zeci de cri.I have scores of books.

Are vreo zece creioane.He has some ten pencils.

Care este procentajul?What's the percentage?

Vreau trei la sut.I want three per cent.

Eu cntresc 65 de kg. I weigh 65 kilos.

Am nlimea de 1,82 m.I am 1.82 m tall.

Am perimetrul toracic de 85 de cm.I measure 85 cm round the chest.

Camera aceasta are o lungime de 15 m, limea de 9 m i nlimea de 5 m.This room is 15 m long, 9 m wide, and 5 m high.

Marea Nordulul are o adncime mai mic de 200 de m.The North Sea is less than 200 m deep.

Lumina se propag cu o vitez de 300000 de km pe secund.Light travels at a rate of 300,000 km a second.

Azi noapte a fost o temperatur de aproape 20 grade C sub zero.We had nearly 20 degrees of frost last night.

n zona aceasta limita de vitez pentru autovehicule e de 30 km pe or.In this area the speed limit for cars is 30 km an hour.

Suprafaa acestui cmp e de 10 ha.The area of this field is ten hectares.

Cntrii la fel ca ea?Do you weigh as much as she does?

Care sunt operaiile aritmetice?What are the arithmetical operations?

Ct fac 8 ori 8?What are 8 times 8?

Ct se obine dac se nmulete 9 cu 12?What is the answer if you multiply 9 by 12?

Ct rmne dac se scade 15 din 75?What remains if you subtract 15 from 75?

Ct fac 5 plus 6 plus 7?What do 5 plus 6 and 7 add up to?

mprii 60 la 5.Divide 60 by 5.

2 i cu 3 fac 5.2 and 3 is five.

Ptratul lui 7 e 49.The square of 7 is 49.

Acest cerc are un diametru de 2 cm.This circle has a diameter of 2 cm.

Booksellers

Ce v pot arta, domnule?What can I show you, sir?

Artai-mi, v rog, ultimele apariii.Please show me your latest publications.

A vrea s cumpr nite cri romneti.I'd like to buy some Romanian books.

Aceasta este ultima ediie?Is this the latest edition?

mi putei arta nite ghiduri de conversaie?Can you show me some conversation books?

Cartea aceasta se gsete i n traducere?Is this book available in translation?

Iau aceaste ediie de buzunar.I'll take this pocketsize edition.

Mai dorii i altceva?Do you want anything else?

Un dicionar englez-romn, v rog.!An English-Romanian dictionary, please.

Acesta este prea mare. mi putei da unul uor de mnuit?This one is too big. Can you give me a handy one?

Avei ultimul roman de P...?Have you got P's latest novel?

mi pare ru, este epuizat.I'm sorry it's out of print.

Am vndut ultimul exemplar n dupamiaza aceasta.We have sold the last copy only this afternoon.

S vi-l comand, domnule?Shall I order it for you, Sir?

V vom trimite cartea aceasta prin pot.We shall send this book to you by post.

Ce romane istorice avei?What have you got in the way of historical novels?

Putei lua o ediie broat.You can have a paper-back (paper-bound) edition.

Prefer ediiile legate.I prefer hard cover editions.

mi putei da un catalog cu ultimele publicaii?Could you give me a catalogue of the latest publications?

Avei vreo carte de bucate?Do you have any cookery books?

Unde este secia dv de anticariat?Where is your department of second-hand books?

Ct cost cartea aceea legat n piele?How much is that book with a leather binding?

Aceasta este o traducere foarte bun din francez.This is a very good translation from the French.

Breakfast

A mnca ceva.I feel like eating something.

De obicei mi-e foame dimineaa.I usually feel hungry in the morning.

Cnd ai luat micul dejun?

Nu am luat nc micul dejun.I haven't had breakfast yet.

Mi-ar prinde bine i mie o gustare.I could do with a snack myself.

Vrei ceai sau cafea?Do you like tea or coffee?

Prefer a ceac de ceai.I prefer a cup of tea.

Cum v place ceaiul?How do you like your tea?

mi place tare/slab.I like it strong/weak.

tiu c nu v place cafeaua.I know you don't like coffee.

Ai prjit pinea?Have you toasted the bread yet?

S v torn o ceac de ceai?Shall I pour you out a cup of tea?

Bei ceaiul cu zahr/cu lapte?Do you take sugar/milk in your tea?

mi putei da a ceac de lapte cald/cacao?Can I have a cup of hot milk/cocoa?

V place ceaiul?Do you like your tea?

Ce gust are?How does it taste?

Poftii gem de portocale.

Servii-v.Help yourself to it.

Dai-mi, v, rog, sarea.Pass me the salt, please.

Nu mai dorii nite pine cu unt? Won't you have some more bread and butter?

Da, v rog.Yes, please.

Nu, mulumesc. Este destul.No, thank you. I've had enough.

Nu mai doresc, mulumesc.I don't want any more, thank you.

Ai terminat micul dejun?Have you finished your breakfast?

Da, mi-a plcut foarte mult micul dejun.Yes, I've enjoyed my breakfast very much.

Chemist's

Trebuie s duc aceast reet la o farmacie.I have to take this prescription to a dispensing chemist's.

Poftii reeta.Here's my prescription.

M tem c va trebui s v preparm acest medicament.I'm afraid we'll have to make up this medicine for you.

Vrei s ateptai cinci minute?Do you mind waiting five minutes?

Medicamentul acesta este pentru uz extern sau intern?Is this medicine intended for external or internal use?

Acesta este um preparat profilactic/antiseptic?Is this a prophylactic/antiseptic preparation?

Mi-i putea da un calmant/un somnifer?Could you give me some pain-killer/sleeping tablets?

Cum s-l iau?How shall I take it?

Luai medieamentul dup prescripiile medicului.Take the medicine in accordance with the prescriptions.

Ct cost trusa aceasta de prim ajutor, v rog?How much is this first-aid set, please?

Mai vreau i un pmtuf (de brbierit) i un brici.Then I want a shaving-brush and a razor.

Dorii i spun de brbierit?Do you want some shaving-soap, too?

Da. Iau dou buci i un spun de fa.Oh, yes. I'll have two sticks and a tablet of toilet soap.

Ce marc dorii?Which brand do you want?

Cinema

Ce facei desear?What are you going to do tonight?

Vreau s merg la film (cinema).I want to go to the pictures (cinema).

Vrei s mergei cu mine?Would you like to come with me?

Nu avei nici un program desear, nu-i aa?You haven't anything on this evening, have you?

Mi-ar face plcere s v, nsoesc.I'd be glad to join you.

Unde mergem?Where shall we go?

tii ce film este?Do you know what's on at the pictures?

Unde ruleaz acum!Where is it showing now?

Trebuie s scrie n ziar. Iat.It should be in the paper. Here we are.

Mai este un film pe care l-am putea vedea.There's another picture on we might see.

Este un film francez tehnicolor.It's a French Technicolor picture.

Este tradus/dublat n romnete?Is it subtitled/dubbed in Romanian

Este o comedie?Is it a comedy?

V plac desenele animate?Do you like cartoons?

Deunzi am vzut un film mut/sonor vechi.The other day I saw one of the early silent/sound films.

Mi-a plcut foarte mult.I really enjoyed it.

Acest film are mare succes.This picture has been a real success.

A primit un premiu la festivalul de la Cannes.It has got an award at the Cannes Festival.

Nu mai sunt bilete.All tickets are sold out.

Nu mai sunt bilete dect n rndurile din fa.These are only seats in the front rows left.

Mai sunt locuri ieftine? Vom lua nite bilete ieftine.Any cheap seats left? We'll take some cheap seats.

Am ntrziat prea mult ca s mai gsim locuri bune.We are too late for the good seats.

Cine este regizorul acestui film?Who is the director of this picture?

Scenariul aparine lui ...The screen-play is by ...

Este inspirat dup celebrul roman al lui ...It's based on the famous novel by ...

Astzi se prezint vreun jurnal de actualiti?Is there any newsreel today?

Ct dureaz filmul?How long will the show last?

Spectacolul duzeaz aproape trei ore.The show will last about three hours.

City Transport

Unde este staia de autobuz, v rog?Where's the bus stop, please?

Autobuzul patruzeci oprete aici?Does number 40 stop here?

Este o staie facultativ. Autobuzele opresc numai la cererea cltorilor.It's a request stop. Buses stop on request here.

Ce autobuz trebuie s iau pentru parcul Herstru?Which bus must I take for Herstru Park?

Luai autobuzul treizeci i unu.You want number 31.

Luai autobuzul 50 i coborii la...Get on a number 50 bus and get off at...

Unde este urmtoarea staie de autobuz?Where is the next bus stop?

Spunei-mi, v rog, unde trebuie s schimb.Tell me where to change, please.

Ct de des pleac autobuzele de aici?How often do buses run from here?

Pe aici nu circul, tramvaie?Are there no trams running here!

Putei ajunge acolo cel mai bine cu troleibuzul.You can best get there by trolley-bus.

Iat c v vine autobuzul/tramvaiul.How, there's your bus/tram coming.

Pregtii mruniul.Have your change ready.

Pn unde mergei?How fat do you go?

Eu merg pn la capt.I go as far as it goes. (I go to the terminal.)

Trebuie s coborm la penultima staie. We must get off at the last stop but one.

Ct cost biletul pn la...?What's the fare to...!

Taxa, v rog! Mai este cineva fr bilet?Fares, please! Any more fares, please?

Unde suntem acum?Where are we now?

Unde trebuie s cobor, v rog?Where must I get off, please?

Aici cobori.This is where you get off.

Aici schimbai cu autobuzul cincizeci.This is where you change to bus number fifty.

Exist serviciu de transport noaptea?Is there a night service?

Da, dup miezul nopii autobuzele circul la fiecare douzeci de minute.Yes, after midnight buses run every twenty minutes.

Ce numr de locuri are acest autobuz?What's the seating capacity of this bus?

Nu stai pe platform.No standing an the platform.

Trebuie s ne grbim. S lum un taxi.We must hurry. Let's take a taxi.

Chemai, v rog, un taxi.Call for a taxi, please.

Acolo este a staie de taximetre.Over there is a taxi rank.

Suntei ocupat/liber?Are you engaged/free?

Urcai. M ocup eu de bagaj.Step in! I'll take care of your luggage.

Punei-l lng ofer.Put it beside the driver.

Da, domnule. Unde s v duc?Yes, sir. Where to!

La Gara de Nord, te rog.To North Station, please.

Mai repede, te rog. M grbesc.Go faster, please. I'm in a hurry.

Oprete aici!Stop here!

Ateapt aici!Wait here!

M ntorc imediat.

Care este tariful? (Ct face?)What's the fare, please?

S vd ct indic aparatul de taxare.Just let me see what the metre says.

Colors

Ce culoare are maina dv.?What colour is your car?

Casa mea este la fel de mare ca a lui.My house is as large as his.

Creionul lui George este mai mic dect acesta.George's pencil is smaller than this.

Prietenul dv. este mai nalt dect mine?Is your friend taller than me?

Crezi c este frumos?Do you think this is beautiful?

Biatul/fata este flmnd().The boy/girl is hungry.

Acest container/aceast cutie este gol (goal).This container/box is empty.

Conversations

Deranjez?Am I intruding?

Sntei foarte ocupat acum?Are you very busy at the moment?

Mi-ai putea acorda o clip?Could you spare me a moment?

Pot vorbi ceva cu dv.?Can I have a word with you?

A putea s-l vd, v rog?Could I see him, please?

V pot ajuta?Can I help you?

Cu ce v pot fi de folos?What can I do for you?

A vrea doar s v spun c...I'd just like to tell you that...

Ei bine, iat cum stau lucrurile.Well, you see it's like this.

Pot s, v ntreb ceva?May I ask you a question (something)?

O doamna vrea s vorbeasc cu dv.There's a lady who wants to see you.

Mergei n direcia mea? S mergem mpreun.Are you going my way? Let's walk along together.

Ce credei despre...?What do you think of...?

Aceasta mi amintete de ... That reminds me of...

Cosmetic Department

Vreau o sticlu de parfum, v rog.I want a small bottle of scent (perfume), please.

Parfumul acesta este prea puternic. Vreau unul mai slab.This scent is too strong. I want something milder.

Acesta are un miros plcut.This one has a pleasant smell.

Avei ap de colonie?Have you got eau-de-Cologne?

mi trebuie nite crem de fa/pudr.I need some face cream/powder.

Avei o nuan mai nchis/mai deschis de ruj?Haven't you a darker/lighter shade of lipstick?

Iau acest ruj. mi place nuana.I'll take this lipstick. I like the shade of it.

Ce pulverizator drgu! Ct cost, v rog?What a lovely scent spray! How much is it, please?

Currency Exchange

Este vreun birou de schimb prin apropiere?Is there an exchange office anywhere around?

Alturi se afl un birou de schimb.There's an exchange office next door.

V rog s-mi schimbai...Please, change...

Nu am mruni.I haven't got any small change.

Care este cursul?What's the rate of exchange?

Vreau s ncasez nite cecuri de cltorie.I want to cash some traveler's checks.

Putei s-mi schimbai aceast bancnot, de ... lei?Can you change this ... lei note?

n monede de ... lei, v rog.... leu coins change, please.

Vrei s completai acest cec?Will you write out this check?

Am numai hrtii (bani) mari.I have only large change.

Am: o bancnot de ... de lei/o moned de ... de bani.I have a ... lei-note/a ... bani piece.

Custom House

Unde vrei s mergei?Where do you want to go?

Vreau s merg la un hotel.I want to go to a hotel.

Artai-mi paaportul dv., v rog.Show me your passport, please.

Care este numele dv. de familie?What is your surname?

Spunei-mi adresa dumneavoastr, v rog.Tell me your address, please.

Care este scopul vizitei dv. aici?What is the purpose of your visit to this country?

Ct timp intenionai s stai?How long do you intend to stay?

Paportul meu este n ordine?Is my passport in order?

Vreau s-mi prelungesc viza.I want to have my visa extended.

Unde se face controlul bagajelor?Where do they examine the luggage?

Avei ceva de declarat?Have yon anything to declare?

Ct valut englezeasc avei asupra dv.?How much English money have you got?

Am 20 de lire numerar.I've got 20 pounds in cash.

Valut strin sau cecuri?Any foreign money or checks?

Nu am bagaj.I have no luggage.

Acesta este tot bagajul meu.This is all the luggage I have.

Nu am dect nite cadouri.I have only got some presents.

Se pltte vam pentru aceasta?Are they liable to duty? (Is there any duty on it?)

Trebuie s completai o declaraie vamal.You must fill in a customs declaration.

Obiectele acestea sunt de uz personal?Are these things for your private use?

Ct trebuie s pltesc? (Ct am de pltit?)How mach have I to pay?

V rog s deschidei geamantanul pentru control.Open your suitcase for examination, please.

Putei nchide geamantanul.You may close your bag again.

Este n ordine! Putei trece.That's all right! You may pass on.

Denial

Categoric nu!Certainly not!

Nu, nu v pot spune.No, I can't tell you.

Regret, nu tiu.Sorry, I have no idea.

Nu, n-o voi face.No, I won't do it.

Nu vreau s vin.I don't want to come.

Nici nu m gndesc s fac aa ceva.I'll do nothing of the kind.

Cred ca greii.I think you're wrong.

V nelai.You are mistaken.

Nu este adevrat.That isn't true.

Nu aceasta este problema.That's not the question.

Asta nu are nici o legtur cu chestiunea.That's beside the point.

Nu vd de ce.I don't see why.

Nu vd ce rost are aceasta.I can't see much sense in it.

Sunt mpotriva acestui lucru.I object to that.

Nu-mi pas!I don't care!

Aa ceva nu se face.It's simply not done.

Nu admit aceasta. I won't stand that!

Dentist's

Doctorul primete pacienii acum?Is the dentist seeing patients now?

Trebuie s fixez ora de consultaie la dentist.I must make au appointment with the dentist.

Am dureri de dini.I have a toothache.

Ce pot lua pentru a calma durerea?What can be done to relieve the pain?

Trebuie s-mi plombez un dinte.I need a tooth stopped.

Credei c dintele acesta trebuie extras?Do you think this tooth must be pulled out?

Este dureros?Will it be very painful?

Va fi necesar s v scot nervul.It will be necessary to kill the nerve.

Dinii dv. trebuie tratai.Your teeth need attention.

Cnd v-ai tratat dinii ultima oar?When did you last have them attended to?

M tem c, va trebui s punei o coroan/un dinte fals.I'm afraid you'll need a crown/a false tooth.

Vreau o coroan de aur/metal/plastic.I want a gold/metal/plastic crown.

Cnd trebuie s trec din nou?When shall I come again?

Dinner

La ce or luai masa de prnz?What time do you have lunch?

De cte ori mncai pe zi?How many meals a day do you eat?

Prnzul se servete ntre orele unu i trei.Lunch is served between one and three o o'clock.

Unde pot lua o gustare?Where can I have a snack?

Ce mncai la prnz?What do you have for lunch?

Ce vrei s luai?What will you have?

Ce mncruri de pete avei?What fish dishes do you have?

Dorii o sup?Will you have some soup?

V place carnea?Do you like meat?

mi place carnea de vac, dar nu-mi place carnea de porc.I like beef but I don't like pork.

mi putei da...?Can I have...?

Cum v place rosbiful?How do you like your roast beef?

mi place rosbiful n snge/bine fript.I like my roast beef slightly underdone/well done.

Ce mai lum?What's the next course?

mi putei da nite pine alb/neagr?Can I have some white/brown bread?

mi putei da un pahar de...?May I have a glass of...?

Mai dorii (luai)...?Would you care for some more...?

Nu, mulumesc.No, thank you.

Da, mulumesc.Yes, thank you.

Cum v place?How do you like it?

Mi-a plcut foarte mult.I enjoyed it immensely.

mi pare bine c v place.I'm glad it's to your taste (you enjoy it).

Ce-mi putei da ca desert?What can you give me for dessert?

Eu nu prea beau (mie nu-mi place butura).I'm not much of a drinker.

Avei buturi nealcoolice (rcoritoare)?Do you have any soft drinks?

Mai luai un pahar de bere.Have another glass of beer.

Pot s v mai torn un pahar?May I fill your glass again?

Numai puin, v rog.Just a little, please.

Pot s iau puin s gust?May I have just a little to taste?

n sntatea dumneavoastr! Noroc!Here's to you! Cheers!

Am luat o gustare pe drum.We bad e light meal on our way.

Mergem ntr-o excursie i am dori mncare la pachet.We're going on a trip and we'd like some packed food.

Dup mas dormii puin?Do you have a nap after lunch?

Unii dorm, dar eu nu (dorm).Some people do, but I don't.

Buctria romneasc satisface toate gusturile.Romanian cooking caters for all tastes.

Doctors

M duc la doctor s-mi vd de sntate.I'll see my doctor about my health.

Doctorul d consultaii (primete) ntre orele 3 - 5 p.m.The doctor consults between 3 p.m. and 5 p.m.

Ce v supr?What's your complaint?

Mi s-a deranjat stomacul.My stomach is out of order.

Am o durere ascuit n spate.I have a stabbing pain in my back.

S v iau pulsul.Let me feel your pulse.

Artai-mi limba.Let me see your tongue.

Avei poft de mncare?Is your appetite all right?

Avei dureri?Have you any pains?

De cnd v doare aici?How long has it been hurting here?

Inspirai adnc.Breathe in deeply.

inei-v respiraia o clip.Hold your breath for a moment.

Acum expirai ncet.Now breathe out slowly.

Trebuie s fac o radiografie?Must I be X-rayed?

Da trebuie s facei o radiografie pulmonar.Yes, you must have your chest X-rayed.

A suferit cineva din familie vreodat de ...?Has anyone of your family ever had ...?

Am avut pojar/oreion/difterie.I've had measles/mumps/diphtheria.

Care e diagnosticul?What's the diagnosis?

Este a boal contagioas (infecioas)?Is this illness catching (infectious)?

Trebuie s m internez n spital?Does it require hospital treatment?

Pulsul dv. este normal/slab/neregulat/acceletat.Your pulse is normal/low/irregular/fast.

Ce pot s mnnc/beau?What may I eat/drink?

Luai de trei ori pe zi dup mas.Take it three times a day after meals.

Luai cu o lingur de ap.Take s table-spoonful in water.

Nu uitai s scuturai bine nainte de folosire.And don't forget: shake it well before using.

Dac nu v facei bine, venii la mine din nou sptmna viitoare.If you don't get better, come to see me again next week.

V recomand s v internai la spitalul ... pentru a v trata.I'd recommend you to go to the ... hospital for treatment.

Operaia a decurs bine?Was the operation successful?

Sunt complicaii?Any complications?

Convalescena nu va fi prea lung.Convalescence won't be too long.

V doresc nsntoire grabnic.Get well soon!

Education

M intereseaz sistemul de nvmnt din ara dv.I'm interested in the system of education of your country.

A vrea s vizitez o coal primar/o universitate.I should like to visit a primary school/a university.

Cnd ncepe/se termin anul colar?When does the academic (school) year begin/end?

Ce studiai?What's your subject? (What are you reading?)

Ai studiat la universitate?Have you attended university?

Ci elevi sunt ntr-o clas?How many pupils are there in a class?

Ci studeni numr ara dv.?How many students are there in your country?

La ce or se in leciile/cursurile?What time are the lessons/lectures?

Cte cadre didactice avei?How large is the staff?

Ci studeni/elevi primesc burs?How many students/pupils receive grants?

Care este cea mai veche universitate din ara dv.?What is the oldest university in this country?

Electrical Appliances

Cum funcioneaz aceast main de splat?How does this washing machine work?

Ct consum acest frigider?How much electricity does this refrigerator use?

Avei o baterie de lantern?Have you a battery for a pocket torch?

Obiecte de porelan i sticlChina and Glassware

Ct cost aceast garnitur de ...?

Evening

V este somn?Are you feeling sleepy?

Sunt puin obosit dup cltorie.I'm a bit tired after the journey.

Vreau s m culc.I want to go to bed.

Nu mi este somn deloc.I don't feel sleepy a bit.

Pic de somn.I'm nearly asleep.

La ce or v culcai de obicei?What time do you generally go to bed?

M culc devreme.I go to bed early.

Cred c este timpul s ne culcm.I think it's time to go to bed.

M duc s m culc.I'm going to bed.

Avei ceva mpotriv dac eu mai rmn puin?Mind if I sit up a little longer?

La ce or s v trezesc diminea?When shall I wake you tomorrow morning?

Vrei v rog s m sculai (sunai) la ora apte? Will you call me at seven, please?

Schimbai-mi, v rog, cearaful/perna.Please change the sheet/the pillow.

Somn uor. (V doresc somn uor.)Have a goad sleep. (I hope you will sleep well.)

Exhibitions

Vreau s vd muzeele i expoziiile oraului.I want to see the museums and exhibitions of the town.

A dori un ghid (nsoitor).I should like to have a guide.

V intereseaz arta romneasc veche/modern?Are you interested in early/modern Romanian art?

Trebuie s vedei i Muzeul satului.You should also see the Village Museum.

V intereseaz pictura/gravura/sculptura?Are you interested in painting /engraving/sculpture?

Vrem s vizitm Muzeul de tiine naturale.We want to visit the Museum of Natural Sciences.

Cnd este deschis Galeria naional de art?When is the National Art Gallery open?

Ce tablouri se gsesc n acest muzeu/aceast galerie?What pictures are there in this museum/gallery?

Aceasta este o copie?Is this a copy?

Cine a pictat pnza aceasta?Who painted this picture?

V place pictura non-figurativ?Do you like non-representational painting?

Muzeul acesta este deschis zilnic?Is this museum open daily?

De unde pot lua reproduceri dup tablouri?Where can I obtain reproductions of the pictures?

Al cui este portretul acela?Whose portrait is that?

Expoziia tocmai s-a deschis.The exhibition has just opened.

Care sunt orele cele mai potrivite de vizitare?What are the best times to visit?

Unde este sala de pictur vest european?Where is the room of West-European painting?

Ce cari a ilustrat acest artist?What books has this artist illustrated?

Aceasta este o expoziie permanent?Is this a permanent exhibition?

Intrarea este liber?Is admission free?

Prietenul meu a deschis o expoziie personal.My friend is having a one-man exhibition.

Flower Shop

Facei-mi un buchet de flori, v rog.Make me up a bunch of flowers, please.

A dori un buchet de trandafiri roii i albi.I should like a bunch of red and white roses.

Vrei s trimitei florile la aceast adres?Would you send the flowers to this address?

Ct cost un co cu flori?How much is a basket of flowers?

Ne trebuie o coroan de flori proaspete.We need a wreath of fresh flowers.

V rog, punei o panglic la coroan cu aceste cuvinte.Please, put a ribbon on the wreath with these words.

Acestea sunt flori de ser/cultivate/slbatice?Are these greenhouse/cultivated/wild flowers?

Folk Art

Vreu s cumpr nite cadouri pentru prieteni.I want to buy some presents for my friends.

Este vreun magazin de cadouri prin apropiere?Is there a gift shop anywhere near?

Artai-mi, v rog, o ppu n costum naional.Please, show me a doll in national dress.

Vreau un costum naional romnesc.I want a Romanian national costume.

Pot s m uit la ...?Can I have a look at this ...?

Ce altceva mi mai putei arta?What else can you show me?

Avem un larg sortimet de obiecte de artizanat.We have a wide selection of folk craft objects.

Fritterers

mi trebuie nite legume pentru masa de prnz.I need some vegetables for dinner.

O conopid, v rog, i dou kilograme de roii.A cauliflower, please, and 2 kg of tomatoes.

Ce fel de roii dorii?Which tomatoes do you like?

Acestea sunt ... lei kilogramul.These are ... lei a kilo.

Dai-mi un kilogram de ceap, v rog.Give me a kilogram of onions, please.

mi pare ru, nu avem morcovi deocamdat.I'm sorry, we have no carrots at the moment.

Ateptm s ne soseasc morcovi din clip n clip.We're expecting some carrots any time.

Dou grapefruituri i patru banane/portocale din acestea.Two grapefruits and 4 of these bananas/oranges.

Nu acestea. Sunt prea mari. Dai-mi unele mai mici.Not these. They are too big. Give me some smaller ones.

Mai dorii i altceva, doamn?Do you want anything else, madam?

Nu, mulumesc. Aceasta este tot.No, thank you. That will do all right.

Furniture

Aratai-mi, v rog, nite covoare lucrate de mn.Show me some hand-woven carpets, please.

Ce mrime are acest covor?What size is this carpet?

V intereseaza mobila de epoc?Are you interested in period furniture?

Garden

ngrijii mult grdina? (V ocupai mult de grdin?)Do you take great care with your garden?

Este aa de curat i ngrijit.It looks so neat and tidy.

Iarba trebuie tiat cu regularitate.The grass lawn has to be cut regularly.

Soia de obicei ud florile.My wife usually waters the flowers.

Cred c trandafirii vor nflori foare curnd.I think the roses will come out very soon.

Cultivai i legume n grdin?Do you grow vegetables in your garden as well?

Nu, deoarece este prea mult umbr n gdin.No, the garden is too shady.

Mai nti va trebui s tiem copacul acela.We'll have that tree cut down first.

Cum se descurc soia dv. singur cu menajul?How does your wife manage all the house-work?

Gentlemans Outfitter

Unde este raionul de confecii pentru brbai, v rog?Where is the gentleman's department, please?

Etajul trei la dreapta, domnule.Third floor to the right, sir.

(Haidei) s intrm aici s vedem ce au.Let's go in here and see what they have got.

Pot s m uit mai ndeaproape la aceste costume?May I have a closer look at these suits?

Desigur, domnule.Yes, certainly.

Nu-mi place nuana aceasta de bleu.I don't like this blue shade.

Nu avei ceva mai deschis/maro nchis?Have yon got something lighter/in dark brown?

ntrebai ct cost.Ask how much it is.

V mai pot arta ceva?Is there anything else I can show you?

Voi ncerca s gsesc un costum de gata care mi se potrivete.I'll try to find a readymade suit that fits me.

Vreau s vd un costum de lucru la un rnd.I want to see a single-breasted business suit.

Purtai o msur obinuit/care depete msurile standard?Are you stock size/out size?

Vrei, v rog, s-mi artai ...?Will you, please, show me ...?

Pot s-l ncerc?May I try it on? Certainly.

Desigur. Vrei, v rog, s venii la cabinele de prob?Will you, please, come over to the dressing rooms?

Pare s mi se potriveasc.It seems to fit well.

Se potrivete perfect.If certainly is a perfect fit.

Vrei s-o (s-l) luai?Do you want to take it?

Nu m-am hotrt nc.I haven't quite made up my mind.

M mai gndesc. Trec mai trziu.I shall think it over. I'll return later.

Greengrocers

mi trebuie nite legume pentru masa de prnz.I need some vegetables for dinner.

O conopid, v rog, i dou kilograme de roii.A cauliflower, please, and 2 kg of tomatoes.

Ce fel de roii dorii?Which tomatoes do you like?

Acestea sunt ... lei kilogramul.These are ... lei a kilo.

Dai-mi un kilogram de ceap, v rog.Give me a kilogram of onions, please.

mi pare ru, nu avem morcovi deocamdat.I'm sorry, we have no carrots at the moment.

Ateptm s ne soseasc morcovi din clip n clip.We're expecting some carrots any time.

Dou grapefruituri i patru banane/portocale din acestea.Two grapefruits and 4 of these bananas/oranges.

Nu acestea. Sunt prea mari. Dai-mi unele mai mici.Not these. They are too big. Give me some smaller ones.

Mai dorii i altceva, doamn?Do you want anything else, madam?

Nu, mulumesc. Aceasta este tot.No, thank you. That will do all right.

Greetings

Bun dimineaa.Good morning.

Bun ziua.Good afternoon.

Bun seara.Good evening.

Noapte bun.Good night.

Salut!Hallo!

M bucur c v revd.How nice to see you again.

Nu ne-am vzut de mult, nu-i aa?We haven't met for a long time, have we?

Nu v-am vzut de sptmni/de un car de ani.I haven't seen you for weeks/for ages.

Ce ai fcut n acest timp?What have you been doing all the time?

Unde ai fost?Where've you been?

Mi-ai lipsit.I have missed you.

Ai fost plecat?Have you been away?

Ce bine c v-ai ntors! Oh, how nice to have you back!

Cum v simii? How are you feeling?

Ce face familia?How's your family?

Ne vedem luni.See you on Monday.

Pe curnd.See you later (I'll be seeing you).

Cum v merg treburile?How are things!

Trebuie s plec. Ne vedem mai trziu.I must go now. See you later.

mi pare ru c plecai.I'm sorry to see you go.

Nu trebuie s plecai nu nc, nu-i aa?You haven't to leave yet, have you?

Nu plecai. Mai stai, v rog.Don't go yet. Please, stay.

Nu v grabii, nu-i aa?You're not in a hurry, are you?

Ne vom vedea mine, nu?We're see you tomorrow, shan't we?

Sper c ne vom mai vedea.I hope we'll meet again.

Ne va face plcere s v vedem duminic.We're looking forward to seeing you on Sunday.

Transmitei tuturor salutri din partea mea.Give my regards to everybody.

A fost o plcere pentru mine s v cunosc.It's been a pleasure meeting you.

Complimente soiei dv.Remember me to your wife.

Mi-a prut bine c v-am vzut. ntoarcei-v curnd.I've enjoyed seeing you. Come back soon.

Grocers Shop

Cu ce v pot servi, doamna?What can I get for you, madam?

Vreau un sfert de kg de cafea.I want 1/4 kg of coffee, please.

Avema pachete de ... i ...We have packets at ... and ...

Pe care l dorii?Which one will you take?

Iau untul de cea mai bun calitate.

Oule acestea sunt proaspete?Are these eggs fresh?

Tocmai ne-au fost aduse.We have just got them in.

Cte dorii, doamn?How many will you take, madam?

Sase mi-ajung.Half a dozen will do.

Altceva?Anything else?

Ct cost conserva aceasta de pete?How much is this tin of fish?

Astzi luai slnin?Do you want any bacon today?

Avem nite slnin slab/gras foarte frumoas.We've got some fine lean/fat bacon.

Da, pare s fie slab.Yes, it looks lean.

Ct cost kilogramul?How much a kilo is it?

Dai-mi un kilogram de slnin, de aceasta.Give me a kilo of this bacon.

mi putei da i nite pete afumat/conservat?Can I also have some smoked/tinned fish?

Suntei amabil() s venii la raionul de pescrie?Would you kindly came over to the fish counter?

Deocamdat, att.That will do for the moment.

Haberdashery

A vrea s vd nite cravate.I would like to look at some ties.

Vreau o cravat cu un model elegant.I want one with an elegant design.

Ceva mai nchis, v rog. Aceasta nu se asorteaz cu costumul.Something darker, please. This won't go with my suit.

Nu dorii nite batiste drgue?How about some nice handkerchiefs?

Nu, mulumesc. Nu am nevoie de batiste.No, thank you. I don't need any handkerchiefs.

Vreau a cma subire de nailon albastr.I want a light blue nylon shirt.

M tem c nu avem msra dv.I'm afraid we haven't got your size.

Se spal bine?Does it wash well?

Sper c nu intr la splat.I hope it won't shrink.

Este garantat, nu intr la splat.It is guaranteed that it won't shrink. (It is shrink proof.)

Gulerul i va pstra (menine) forma?Will the collar keep its shape?

Iau aceast cma.I want to have this shirt.

Dai-mi un umera de plastic pentru cma, v rog.Give me a plastic hanger for the shirt, please.

Spunei-mi, v rog, ct am de plat.Would you, please, tell me what the bill comes to?

Hairdressers

Trebuie s v tundei.Your hair needs cutting. (You need a hair-cut.)

Tuns/brbierit, v rog.A hair-cut/shave, please.

Cum vrei s v tund?How would you like your hair cut?

Vreau tuns scurt.I want a short clip.

Scurtai-mi-l, v rog.Cut it fairly short, please.

Nu-l scurtai prea mult.Don't cut it too short.

Potrivii-l n pri i la spate.Just trim it at the sides and at the back.

S-l tund drept n fa?Shall I cut it straight at the front?

De ce nu-l mai scurtai aici?Why don't you take it off here?

Este deajuns de scurt? Suntei mulumit?Is that short enough? Will that do?

Nu trebuie s v tundei prea scurt.You shouldn't have your hair cut too close.

Purtai crare la dreapta sau la stnga?Do you wear your hair parted an the right or on the left?

Facei-mi crare la mijloc./Facei crarea la stnga.Part my hair in the middle./Make the parting on the left.

Potrivii-mi barba/mustaa, v rog.Trim my beard/moustache, please.

Facei-mi un ampon.Now give me a shampoo.

Vreau s-mi splai prul.I want my hair washed.

S v cltesc prul n chiuvet.Let me rinse your hair in the basin.

Dorii s vi-l dau cu ulei sau s vi-l ud?Do you want any oil or spray?

V cade prul.Your hair's falling out.

Vreau s m coafez.I want my hair done.

Dorii vreo coafur deosebit?Have you a particular hair style you want?

Vreau un permanent, v rog.

n ct timp mi facei permanentul?How long will it take you to give me a perm?

Dorii un permanent rece sau cald?Do you want a cold or a hot perm?

Acesta este ultimul model (de coafur)?Is this the latest hairdo?

V rog s-mi uscai prul cu foenul.Please, dry my hair with the hair drier.

Vreau s-mi vopsesc prul.I want my hair dyed.

Avei grij, s nu intre vopseaua n piele.Don't rub the die into my scalp.

Purtai prul tuns scurt?Do you wear your hair bobbed?

Vreau s-mi facei manichiura.I want to have my nails done.

V rog s nu-mi pilii unghiile prea scurt.Please, don't trim and file my nails too short.

Dorii s v dau cu lac?Do you want your fingernails varnished?

Vreau s-mi vopsii sprncenele.I'd like to have my eyebrows painted.

Trebuie s m duc la coafor astzi.I must go to the hairdresser today.

mi atept rndul.I'm waiting my turn.

Hats

mi putei recomanda un magazin bun de plrii?Could you recommend a good hat shop?

Plria aceasta mi se potrivete?Does this hat suit me?

ncercai-o pe aceasta.Try this one, please.

Health

Cum v simiii?How are you?

Foarte bine, mulumesc.Fine, thank, you.

Din pcate nu prea bine.Not too well, I'm sorry to say.

V simii mai bine astzi?Do you feel any better today?

Am fost foarte bolnav, dar acum o duc bine.I was very ill but I am getting on nicely now.

Nu artai bine; vi s-a ntmplat ceva?You don't look well; is something the matter with you?

M doare capul/stomacul.I have a headache/stomach-ache.

Nu-i nimic, nu v nelinitii. Voi ncerca s-mi revin.It's all right, don't worry. I'll try to pull myself together.

Tuesc mult.I have a (bad) cough.

Credi c ar trebui s stau cteva zile n pat?Do you think I ought to stay in bed for a few day?

Sper c nu e nimic serios.I hope it's nothing serious.

M doare tare aici.I feel sharp pains here.

Avei temperatur?Got a temperature?

Am dureri n tot corpul.I am aching all over.

V doare gtul?Does your throat hurt?

Se pare c suntei foarte sensibil la rceal.You seem to he very sensitive to cold.

El a rguit de tot, nu-i aa?He is quite hoarse, isn't he?

Trebuie s in regim?Must I go on a diet?

Prietenul men i-a scrntit ncheietura minii/glezna.My friend has sprained his wrist/ankle.

S-a umflat tare.It's badly swollen.

Atenie, mna dv. sngreaz.I say, you're bleeding on your hand.

Cnd v-ai mbolnvit?When did you fall ill?

Am fost operat.I've been operated on.

Ai luat tablete/picturi?Have you taken any pills/drops?

Am slbit/m-am ngrat.I've lost/put on weigh.

Chemai doctorul.Send for a doctor.

Chemai salvarea.Ring for the ambulance.

Heating

Funcioneaz instalaia de nclzire central?Is the central heating on?

Va trebui s dm drumul la radiator.We shall have to put on the radiator.

Camera este supranclzit.The room is overheated.

Camera mea nu se nclzete bine.My room can't be heated properly.

Eu nu pot dormi ntr-o camer rece/nclzit.I can't sleep in a cold/heated room.

Radiatorul electric nu funcioneaz.The electric radiator doesn't seem to work.

Hotel

La ce hotel intenionai s stai?What hotel do you intend staying at?

Avei camere libere?Have you any accommodation?

Ai rezervat o camer, domnule?Have you booked a room, sir?

Vreau o camer la etajul nti.I want a room on the first floor.

Ce fel de cemer dorii?What kind of room do you want?

Doresc o camer cu un pat/cu dou paturi.I want a single/double room.

Am o camer cu un pat/cu du/baie la etajul patru.I have a single room with shower/bath on the 4th floor.

V convine?Will that suit you?

Putei folosi liftul.There's a lift you can use.

Camera aceasta mi convine/nu mi place.This room suits/doesn't suit me.

Ct dorii s stai?How long do you want to stay?

mi putei spune care este tariful?May I ask what the charge is?

Tariful cuprinde i serviciul?Does the tariff include the service as well?

Ducei, v rog, bagajul n camer.Please, have my things brought up to my room.

Dai-mi, v rog, cheia.Give me the key of my room, please.

Ce numr are camera mea?Which is my room number?

Avei camera 90, poftii cheia.Your room is number 90 and here's your key.

Vrei, v rog, s completai acest formular?Will you, please, fill in this form?

Dorii s pltii acum?Do you want to pay now?

Dac dorii ceva, sunai.Ring the bell if you want anything.

Unde las cheia cnd ies?Where shall I leave the key when I go out?

V rog s ncuiai ua.Lock your room, please.

Vreau s merg la frizerie.I want to go to the barber's shop.

Ast sear atept un prieten.I'm expecting a friend tonight.

Ai putea s-l trimitei sus?Could you send him up?

Spunei-i c m ntorc ntr-o or.Tell him I'll be back in an hour.

M putei suna (detepta) la ora apte dimineaa?Can I be called at seven o'clock in the morning?

Putei s-mi aducei micul dejun n camer la ora opt?Could I have breakfast in my room at eight?

Avei unde s-mi garai maina?Have you anywhere to put my car?

Nu vreau s-o las n strad.I don't want to leave it parking in the street.

Dup col se afl un garaj.There's a garage just round the corner.

Plec mine diminea.I'm leaving tomorrow morning.

Pregtii-mi nota de plat la ora opt, v rog.Have my bill ready by 8 o'clock, please.

Portar, te rog, cheam, un taxi.Porter, get me a taxi, please.

Pune-mi geamantanele n taxi.Have my cases put into the taxi.

Cnd v ntoarcei, domnule?When will you be back, Sir?

Cred c m ntorc peste dou sptmni.I expect I'll be back in a fortnight.

House

Unde locuii?Where do you live?

Locuiesc pe strada/n casa aceasta.I live in this street/house.

Avei cas proprie?Have you got a house of your own?

Nu, locuiesc ntr-un bloc.No, I live in a block of flats.

Am un mic apartament: dou dormitoare, buctrie i baie.I have a small flat: two bedrooms, kitchen and bath.

La ce etaj locuii?On which floor do you live?

Locuiesc la parter/la etajul cinci.I live on the ground-floor/on the fifth floor.

Tocmai ne-am mutat.We've just moved in.

A vrea s vin s v vd casa.I'd like to come and see your place.

Avem mobil n perete care este foarte practic.We have built-in furniture which is so practical.

Am cumparat aceste patru scaune separat.We bought these four chairs separately.

Ardei lemne sau crbuni?Do you burn wood or coal?

Ni s-a fcut instalaie de nclzire central.We have had central heating put in.

Ce covor frumos avei!What a beautiful carpet you've got!

Aceste carpete se asorteaz foarte bine cu pereii.These rugs really go with the color of the walls.

Ferestrele dau n grdin?Do the windows open on the garden?

Vrei, v rog, s tragei perdelele?Would you, please, draw the curtains?

Este destul loc n buctrie pentru frigider.There's plenty of room for a refrigerator in the kitchen.

Avei maini cu care v ajutai la menaj?Have you any labor-saving devices?

Da, am o main de splat.Yes, I've a washing machine.

Aragazul miroase.The gas cooker smells of gas.

Trimitei dup un muncitor s vi-l repare.Send for a workman to get it repaired.

Cte camere sunt la etaj?How many upstairs rooms are there?

Acesta este un dormitor mic pentru oaspei.This is a small bedroom for visitors.

Cum v place ifonierul acesta?How do you like this wardrobe?

Ce mas de toalet frumoas avei!Oh, what beautiful dressing table you have!

Camera aceasta pare foarte confortabil.This room looks very comfortable.

Decoraia interioar a fost terminat de curnd.The inside decoration has been finished just recently.

Iat un divan, pturi de ln i perne.Here are a divan-bed, woolen blankets and cushions.

Acesta este ptucul copilului.This is our baby's cot.

Avem ap cald n permanen.We've constant hot water.

Nu avei o camer de lucru (un birou)?Don't you have a study?

Introductions

Permitei-mi s v prezint pe dl. ...Allow me to introduce Mr... to you.

ncntat s v cunosc.Pleased (glad) (delighted) to meet you.

ncntat. (mi pare bine.)How do you do?

Nu cred c ne-am mai cunoscut.I don't think we have met before.

Pot s m prezint? M numesc...You know Mr..., don't you?

l cunoatei pe dl..., nu-i aa?No, I don't think so.

Nu, nu cred c-l cunosc.Mr..., a friend of mine, Mrs...

Dl..., un prieten, Dna...I want you to meet Mrs...

Vreau s-o cunoatei pe doamna ...Have you met Mrs...?

Ai cunoscut-o pe doamna...?Yes, certainly. I made her acquaintance last year.

Da, desigur. Am fcut cunotin cu ea anul trecut.Why didn't you say you knew him?

Nu l-am vzut niciodat.I've never seen him before.

O cunosc din vedere/dup nume. I know her by sight/by name.

Invitations

Vrei s luai prnzul mpreun cu mine?Do you want to come and have lunch with me?

Vreau s v invit la mine la prnz.I want to invite you to lunch.

Dac venii la Londra s dai pe la mine.You must look me up if you come to London.

Trecei n ce zi dorii.Call any day you like.

E bine dac vin duminic?Will it matter if I come on Sunday?

Nu ai vrea s mergei cu mine la teatru?What about coming to the theatre with me?

A fi ncntat().I should love to.

Din pcate, am o alt obligaie.Unfortunately, I have another engagement.

Ai vrea s facem o plimbare?Would you like to come for a walk?

Ai vrea s venii la mine s bem ceva?Would you care to come to my flat and have a drink?

Sper c poate s vin i prietenul dv.I hope your friend can join us.

Scuzai-m, dl. ... este acas?Excuse me, is Mr... in?

Regret, domnul ... a ieit.I'm sorry, Mr... is out.

tii cnd se ntoarce?Do you know when he'll be back?

Am s trec mai trziu.I'll call later.

Ai dori s-i lsai vreun mesaj (o scrisoare)?Would you like to leave any message!

Spunei-i c l-am cutat.

Vrei s ateptai afar?Would you mind waiting outside?

Pe aici, v rog.Will you come this way, please ?

Jewelers

A dori aceast curea de ceas.I'd like to buy this watch strap.

Care este perioada de garanie?How long is the guarantee?

Ce mi-ai putea recomanda?What would you suggest?

Knitted Goods

Vreau o cma brbteasc tricotat.I want a man's knitted shirt.

Alegei, v rog, un tricou care s mi se potriveasc.Please, select a jumper (knitted jersey) to fit me.

Un pulover, v rog.A pull-over (sweater), please.

Ladies Dress Department

Vreau s aleg o bluz drgu.I want to choose a nice blouse.

Au i un sortiment bogat de rochii.They also have a good collection of frocks.

Uite! Are loc o parad, a modei.Oh, look! There's a fashion parade on.

Rochia aceasta pare foarte elegant.This frock seems to be very smart.

Artai-mi, v rog, o revist de mode.Please, show me a fashion magazine.

A vrea s vd ultimele modele pentru brbai/femei/copii.I'd like to see the latest men's/ladies/children's designs.

Languages

Vorbii englezete? Puin. Do you speak English? Just a little.

Nu vorbesc/neleg prea bine englezete. I don't speak/understand English very well.

Nu cunosc ndeajuns engleza pentru a m face neles. I don't know enough English to make myself understood.

Cunotinele mele de englez sunt foarte srace.My English is very poor.

Vorbii bine englezete. You speak good English.

Dv. avei o pronunie englezeasc impecabil. Your pronunciation of English is practically faultless.

Unde ai nvat englezete ? Where have you learnt English?

Vorbii englezete aproape la fel de bine ca romnete. You speak English almost as well as Romanian.

M nelegei? Do you understand me?

Nu prea v neleg. I don't quite understand you.

Ce limbi vorbii? What languages can you speak?

Nu am aptitudini pentru limbi (strine). I'm not good at languages.

De ct timp nvai engleza? How long have you , been learning English?

O nv de aproape cinci ani. I've been learning it for almost five years.

Nu prea am prilejul s conversez.I don't get enough practice in conversation.

Cum merge cu engleza?How are you getting on with your English?

Merge bine.I'm getting on all right.

Cunotinele dv. de englez s-au mbogit.Your English has improved.

Am uitat aproape totul.I've forgotten almost everything.

Gsii c engleza este o limb grea?Do you find English difficult?

Urmrii ceea ce spun?Are you with me?

Vrei s repetai (s mai spunei o dat)?Would you mind repeating that (saying that again)?

Mi se pare c romnii vorbesc foarte repede.It seems to me that the Romanians talk very quickly.

El vorbete romnete curgtor.He speaks Romanian fluently.

mi lipsete exerciiul.I'm out of practice.

Se folosete n vorbirea curent?Is it used in actual speech?

S vorbim romnete.Let's talk in Romanian.

Cum se spune n romnete?What's that called in Romanian?

Nu-mi amintesc cum se spune n romnete la...I can't remember the Romanian for ...

S cutm acest cuvnt n dicionar.Let's look up this word in the dictionary.

Cum se scrie?How do you spell it?

Aceasta este o expresie literar.Is this a literary expression?

Ce nseamn acest cuvnt?What does this word mean?

Cum se pronun acest cuvnt?How do you pronounce this word?

Vrei s vorbii puin mai rar?Would you speak a little slower?

Nu folosii acest cuvnt argotic.Don't use this slang word.

Unde cade accentul?Where is the stress ?

Am nvat cteva cuvinte i expresii romneti.I have picked up a few Romanian words and phrases.

Am nc dificulti n vorbirea limbii romne.I still find it difficult to speak Romanian.

De ce nu luai leci?Why don't you take lessons?

Avei ocazia s vorbii romnete?Do you get any opportunity for practicing Romanian?

Writing a letter

A adus potaul scrisorile?Has the postman delivered the letters?

Avei vreo scrisoare pentru mine?Have you any letter for me?

Ieri am primit o scrisoare cu pota de diminea.I had a letter by the morning post yesterday.

Ai primit o scrisoare de la prietenul dv.?Did you have a letter from your friend?

Vreau s-i rspund la scrisoare.I want to reply to his letter.

Cum se ncepe o scrisoare n romnete?How does one start a letter in Romanian?

Cum ne adresm n scris?How do I address people in letters?

Stimat doamnDear Madam

Stimate domn/stimai domniDear Sir/Sirs

Drag domnule ...Dear Mr ...

Drag doamn ...Dear Mrs ...

Drag domnioar ...Dear Miss ...

Cum se ncheie de obicei o scrisoare?What are the usual endings for a letter?

Al dumneavoastr sincerYours sincerely

Al dumneavoastr cu respectYours faithfully (truly)

"Cu drag(oste)" este folosit ntre prieteni i rude."With love from ..." is used between friends and relatives.

Cele mai bune urri.Best wishes.

Nu uitai s punei data/s semnai scrisoarea.Don't forget to date/sign your letter.

Mai am de scris doar adresa.I have only the address to write.

Lunch

La ce or luai masa de prnz?What time do you have lunch?

De cte ori mncai pe zi?How many meals a day do you eat?

Prnzul se servete ntre orele unu i trei.Lunch is served between one and three o o'clock.

Unde pot lua o gustare?Where can I have a snack?

Ce mncai la prnz?What do you have for lunch?

Ce vrei s luai?What will you have?

Ce mncruri de pete avei?What fish dishes do you have?

Dorii o sup?Will you have some soup?

V place carnea?Do you like meat?

mi place carnea de vac, dar nu-mi place carnea de porc.I like beef but I don't like pork.

mi putei da...?Can I have...?

Cum v place rosbiful?How do you like your roast beef?

mi place rosbiful n snge/bine fript.I like my roast beef slightly underdone/well done.

Ce mai lum?What's the next course?

mi putei da nite pine alb/neagr?Can I have some white/brown bread?

mi putei da un pahar de...?May I have a glass of...?

Mai dorii (luai)...?Would you care for some more...?

Nu, mulumesc.No, thank you.

Da, mulumesc.Yes, thank you.

Cum v place?How do you like it?

Mi-a plcut foarte mult.I enjoyed it immensely.

mi pare bine c v place.I'm glad it's to your taste (you enjoy it).

Ce-mi putei da ca desert?What can you give me for dessert?

Eu nu prea beau (mie nu-mi place butura).I'm not much of a drinker.

Avei buturi nealcoolice (rcoritoare)?Do you have any soft drinks?

Mai luai un pahar de bere.Have another glass of beer.

Pot s v mai torn un pahar?May I fill your glass again?

Numai puin, v rog.Just a little, please.

Pot s iau puin s gust?May I have just a little to taste?

n sntatea dumneavoastr! Noroc!Here's to you! Cheers!

Am luat o gustare pe drum.We bad e light meal on our way.

Mergem ntr-o excursie i am dori mncare la pachet.We're going on a trip and we'd like some packed food.

Dup mas dormii puin?Do you have a nap after lunch?

Unii dorm, dar eu nu (dorm).Some people do, but I don't.

Buctria romneasc satisface toate gusturile.Romanian cooking caters for all tastes.

Materials

Artai-mi, v rog, un material pentru un costum brbtesc/de dam.Please, show me some material for a man's/lady's suit.

A dori un material mai deschis/nchis.I'd like a lighter/darker material.

Acesta este de ln pur?Is this pure wool?

Ce lime are?How wide is it?

Ci metri mi trebuie pentru ...?How many meters do I need for ...!

mi trebuie trei metri.I need three meters.

Avei i alte nuane/modele?Have you got some other shades/patterns?

Modelul acesta este prea deschis.This pattern is too bright.

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Money

Este vreun birou de schimb prin apropiere?Is there an exchange office anywhere around?

Alturi se afl un birou de schimb.There's an exchange office next door.

V rog s-mi schimbai...Please, change...

Nu am mruni.I haven't got any small change.

Care este cursul?What's the rate of exchange?

Vreau s ncasez nite cecuri de cltorie.I want to cash some traveler's checks.

Putei s-mi schimbai aceast bancnot, de ... lei?Can you change this ... lei note?

n monede de ... lei, v rog.... leu coins change, please.

Vrei s completai acest cec?

Am numai hrtii (bani) mari.I have only large change.

Am: o bancnot de ... de lei/o moned de ... de bani.I have a ... lei-note/a ... bani piece.

Morning

V-ai sculat deja. La ce or v-ai trezit?You're up already. What time did you wake up?

M scol devreme/trziu.I'm an early riser/a late riser.

V-ai odihnit bine? (Ai dormit bine?)Did you have a good rest? (Did you sleep well?)

Am avut o noapte proast. Nu am dormit mai mult de trei ore.I had a bad night. I didn't sleep more than three hours.

Tocmai m-am sculat.I've only just waked up.

Nu am nchis ochii toat noaptea.I didn't sleep a wink.

Pot s merg la baie acum?Can I go to the bathroom now?

Vreau s fac baie/du.I want to have my bath/shower.

Unde-mi sunt halatul i papucii?Where are my dressing gown and slippers?

Trebuie s m spl.I must wash.

Avei nevoie de lame pentru aparatul de brbierit?Do you need any blades for your safety razor?

Nu, mulumesc. Voi folosi aparatul de ras electric.No, thank you. I'm going to use my electric razor.

Ce s-mi pun?What should I wear?

Punei-v ceva clduros.Put on something warm.

Suntei mbrcat prea subire.You're too lightly dressed.

S-mi pun un costum nchis/o rochie deschis?Shall I wear a dark suit/a light dress?

Merge (se asorteaz) cu albastru. It goes well with blue.

Costumul dumneavoastr este fcut de comand sau luat de gata?Was your suit tailor made or ready-to-wear?

Costum de sear la alegere.Evening dress is optional.

Museums

Vreau s vd muzeele i expoziiile oraului.I want to see the museums and exhibitions of the town.

A dori un ghid (nsoitor).I should like to have a guide.

V intereseaz arta romneasc veche/modern?Are you interested in early/modern Romanian art?

Trebuie s vedei i Muzeul satului.You should also see the Village Museum.

V intereseaz pictura/gravura/sculptura?Are you interested in painting /engraving/sculpture?

Vrem s vizitm Muzeul de tiine naturale.We want to visit the Museum of Natural Sciences.

Cnd este deschis Galeria naional de art?When is the National Art Gallery open?

Ce tablouri se gsesc n acest muzeu/aceast galerie?What pictures are there in this museum/gallery?

Aceasta este o copie?Is this a copy?

Cine a pictat pnza aceasta?Who painted this picture?

V place pictura non-figurativ?Do you like non-representational painting?

Muzeul acesta este deschis zilnic?Is this museum open daily?

De unde pot lua reproduceri dup tablouri?Where can I obtain reproductions of the pictures?

Al cui este portretul acela?Whose portrait is that?

Expoziia tocmai s-a deschis.The exhibition has just opened.

Care sunt orele cele mai potrivite de vizitare?What are the best times to visit?

Unde este sala de pictur vest european?Where is the room of West-European painting?

Ce cari a ilustrat acest artist?What books has this artist illustrated?

Aceasta este o expoziie permanent?Is this a permanent exhibition?

Intrarea este liber?Is admission free?

Prietenul meu a deschis o expoziie personal.My friend is having a one-man exhibition.

Music. Opera. Concert

V place muzica?Do you like music?

Muzica m pasioneaz.I am a great lover of music.

tii s cntai la vreun instrument?Do you play any instrument?

Care este compozitorul dv. Preferat?Who is your favorite composer?

mi place numai muzica de camer/clasic/simfonic/modern.I only like chamber/classical/symphonic/modern music.

Ce este desear la oper?What's an at the opera tonight?

Sunt scumpe biletele la oper?Are the seats at the opera very expensive?

Ce cuprinde programul?What's on the programmed?

Cine dirijeaz?Who is conducting (the conductor)?

Cine este solistul?Who is the soloist? (Who plays the solo part?)

Ai ascultat concertul Beethoven de sptmna trecut?Did you hear the Beethoven concert last week?

A fost un spectacol remarcabil cu uvertura Coriolan.It was an excellent performance of the Coriolan Overture.

V-a plcut cum a cntat ...?Did you like the way ... played?

El este unul dintre cei mai mari muzicieni n via.He is one of the greatest living musicians.

Ultima sa lucrare/oper a devenit celebr n lumea ntreag.His last great work/opera has won world fame.

Vreau s merg la viitorul recital de lieduri de Schubert.I want to go to the next recital of Schubert's lied.

V place jazul?Do you like jazz?

Prefer muzica uoar celei clasice.I prefer light music to classical music.

Nu-mi place muzica vocal/coral.I don't like vocal music/choral music.

Merg n fiecare sptmn la concert.I go to the concert every week.

Musical Instruments

Iau nite discuri.I shall take some records.

Pot s ascult acest disc/aceste discuri?May I hear this record/these records?

mi putei da o selecie de discuri cu ...?Can I have a selection of ...?

Avei discuri cu muzica lui Enescu?Do you have Enescu records?

Ce discuri microsion avei?What long-playing records have you?

Cte registre are acest acordeon?How many registers has this accordion?

Pot s vd ...?Can I have a look at a ...?

Vreau s cumpr nite partituri (muzicale).I'd like to buy some scores.

Avei libretul acestei opere de Verdi?Do you have the libretto of this opera by Verdi?

Ct cost ...?How much is a ...?

Nationality

Sunt englez.I am English.

Noi suntem romni.We are Romanian.

De unde suntei?Where do you come from?

Din ce ar suntei?What country are you from?

El este din America Latin.He comes from Latin America.

Sunt cetean britanic.I am a British subject.

Newspaper

Doresc un ziar de diminea/de sear.I want a morning/afternoon paper.

mi putei da dou ziare?Can I have two copies (an extra copy) of this paper?

Aceast revist apare sptmnal/lunar?Does this magazine come out weekly/mouthy?

Nu am citit nc ziarele de astzi.I haven't read today's papers yet.

Ct cost abonamentul la ...?How much are the subscription rates for the ...?

Ct cost acest ziar/aceast revist?How much is this paper/magazine?

Ce mai e nou?What's the news?

Stirea a aprut pe prima pagin a ziarelor?Has the news got in/reached the head-lines?

Prietenul meu este un cititor de ziare pasionat.My friend is a voracious newspaper reader.

Notices

Atenie!Caution/Danger!

Stop!Stop!

Trecere pietoni.Pedestrian crossing.

Staie taxi.Taxi rank.

Intrare.Entrance.

Ieire.Exit (Way out).

Ieire n caz de pericol.Emergency exit.

Cas de bilete.Booking office.

Agenie de voiaj.Travel agency.

Birou de informaii.Inquiry office.

Fumatul interzis!No smoking!

Parcarea interzis!No parking!

Loc de parcare.Parking.

Pstrai curenia oraului.Keep your city tidy.

Nu clcai pe iarb!Keep off the grass!

ine dreapta/stnga.Keep right/left.

Sens unic.One way.

Sens giratoriu.Roundabout.

Circulaia interzis.No thoroughfare.

Depire numai pe dreapta.Overtake only on the right.

Depirea interzis.No overtaking.

Nu depii culoarele de circulaie.Do not wander from lane to lane.

Circulai numai ntre culoarele marcate.Keep within the lane markings.

Intrarea particularilor intezis.No admittance except on business.

A se feri de foc.Guard against all risk of fire.

Pericol de moarte! Cablu de nalt tensiune.Dangerous! High voltage cables.

Rugm nchidei poarta.Please shut this gate.

Proaspt vopsit.Wet paint.

Nu facei murdrie.Leave no litter.

Ateniune! Intrarea interzis.You have been warned. Keep out.

Atenie! Se lucreaz deasupra.Caution! Men working overhead.

antier n lucru.Road works ahead.

Drum n reparaie.Road repairs in progress.

Nu distrugei plantele i copacii.Protect wild plants and trees.

Pericol de nec.Bathing is dangerous.

Atenie la tren!Beware of the train!

Prim ajutor.First Aid.

ntiinare.Notice.

De vnzare.On sale.

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Opticians

Mi-am spart ochelarii. mi putei nlocui lentilele?I have broken my glasses. Can you replace the lens?

Vreau s comand o pereche de ochelari.I want to order a pair of glasses.

Sunt miop/prezbit.I am short-sighted/long-sighted.

Vreau s-mi repar/nlocuiesc ochelarii.I want my spectacles mended/renewed.

Artai-mi, v rog, un binoclu de teatru.Please, show me a pair of opera glasses.

Vreau o lup.I want a magnifying glass.

mi putei da o pereche de ochelari de soare/ochelari de protecie?Can I have a pair of sun-glasses/goggles?

Poftii domnule/doamn.Here you are sir/madam.

Speaking on the phone

Trebuie s dau un telefon.I have to make a telephone call.

V rog, pot s folosec telefonul dv.?Please, may I use your telephone?

mi pare ru, telefonul este defect.I'm sorry, the telephone is out of order.

Va trebui s vorbii de la un telefon public.You'll have to use a public telephone.

Unde se afl tetelonul public cel mai apropiat?Where's the nearest (telephone) call-box?

Avei numrul de telefon?Have you got the telephone number?

Nu-l gsesc. Se pare c nu este n carte.I can't find it. It doesn't seem to be in the directory.

S chemm (sunm) "Informaiile".Let's ring "Directory Inquiry".

Ai putea s telefonai dumneavoastr pentru mine?Could you make that call for me?

Alo, pot s vorbesc cu domnul...?Hello, can I speak to Mr...?

Cine s-i spun c-l caut?Who shall I say is calling?

Nu uitai s introducei o moned n aparat.Don't forget to drop a in the slot.

Firul este liber?Is the line clear (free)?

Nu, (firul) este ocuput.No, the line is engaged.

Trebuie s fie o greeal. Mi-ai dat un numr greit.It must be a mistake. You gave me a wrong number.

mi putei da legtura cu ...?Can you put me through to ...?

Pot s vorbesc cu domnul ..., v rog?May I speak to Mr..., please?

Ateptai la aparat o clip. S, vd dac dl ... este aici.Just a moment, hold the line. I'll see if Mr... is in.

Avei legtura cu ...You are through to ...

Vorbii, v rog.Go ahead, please.

Cine e la aparat?Who's that calling? (Who's speaking.)

La aparat (telefon) ...This is ... speaking.

Domnul ... nu este aici. Ai putea telefona mai trziu?I'm afraid Mr... is not in. Could you call back later?

Nu v aud. V rog vorbii mai tare.I can't hear you. Please speak louder.

Telefonul sun, dar nu rspunde nimeni.The phone rings but nobody answers it.

Nu ntrerupei legtura, nu am terminat convorbirea.Don't cut us off/disconnect, we are still speaking.

Nu rspunde nimeni.There's no reply.

Greeal! (ai greit numrul!)Wrong number!

Acest numr nu aparine de aceast central.This number is not on this exchange.

Nu este n aceast zon.It's not within the local call area.

Va trebui s cerei o convorbire interurban.You'll have to make a trunk call.

Unde este oficiul de convorbiri internaionale?Where's the trunk call (long distance call) office?

A vrea s vorbesc cu Londra.I'd like to put a call through to London.

Mi-au fcut legtura cu un numr greit.The switched me to a wrong number.

Au rspuns?Have they answered?

n caz de urgen telefonai la ... pentru pompieri/poliie/salvare.Dial ... for emergency calls to fire/police/ambulance.

Photographic Goods

mi trebuie un aparat de fotografiat.I need a camera.

Ce intensitate are lentila acestui aparat?What is the lens-power of this camera?

Care este viteza acestui film?What is the speed of this film?

Pictures

Am un aparat de fotografiat foarte bun.I have a first class camera.

Se poate fotografia aici?Can we take pictures here?

Pot s v fotografiez?May I make a snap of you?

Nu, eu nu sunt fotogenic.No, I photograph badly.

Prietena mea este fotogenic.My friend photographs well (she has a photogenic face).

Ai fcut poze n ora?Did you take any pictures in the town?

Am fcut a mulime de poze n ora.I made a lot of snaps of the town.

Mi s-a terminat filmul.I've run short of film.

Vreau ca acest film s fie developat i mrit.I want to get this film developed and enlarged.

Ce marc este aparatul dv. de fotografiat?What make is your camera?

Zmbii, v rog!Smile, please!

Post Office

Vreau s expediez aceast scrisoare.I want to send this letter off.

Cum ajung la oficiul potal?Haw do I get to the post-office?

Cnd este deschis oficiul potal?When is the post-office open?

Stii ct cost timbrele pentru o scrisoare n Anglia?Do you know what the past-age is on a letter to England?

Mi-ai putea pune aceste scrisori la cutie?Could you post these letters for me?

La ce or se ridic corespondena?When will the mail be collected?

Ce timbre trebuie pentru o scrisoare par avion n...?What stamps do I need for an airmail letter to...?

Ct cost o carte potal pn n Statele Unite!How much is a postcard to the USA?

Care este taxa potal pentru imprimate?What's the postage for printed matter?

Dai-mi, v rog ...Please give me ...

Ct cost cuvntul?How much is a word?

Va ajunge la destinaie astzi?Will it reach the address today?

Vreau s trimit o telegram cu rspuns pltit.I want to send a reply-paid telegram.

Unde se expediaz/primesc coletele?Where does one hand in/receive parcels?

Aceasta este o scrisoare cu confirmare de primire?Is this a letter with notification of delivery?

Vreau s expediez aceast scrisoare recomandat.I want this letter registered.

Completai, v rog, acest formular cu litere de tipar.Will you kindly fill in this form in block letters?

Unde este ghieul pentru colete?Where's the parcel counter?

Vrei s expediai acest colet prin pot?Will you send this parcel by post?

Vrei, v rog, s mi-l cntri?Could you, please, weigh it for me?

Sper c nu depete greutatea.I hope it is not overweight.

Vrei, s-l asigurai?Do you want to have it insured?

Da, v rog.Yes, please.

A vrea s-mi expediai corespondena la adresa aceasta. I'd like my mail to be forwarded to this address.

Professions

Cu ce v ocupai? (Ce profesiune avei?)What do you do for a living?

Cnd trebuie s mergei la lucru?When do you have to go to work?

Eu ncep lucrul la ora opt dimineaa.I start work at 8 o'clock in the morning.

Cte ore lucrai pe zi?How many hours a day do you work?

Lucrez opt ore pe zi.I have an 8-hour working day.

La prnz am a pauz pentru mas.I've a break at noon to have my lunch.

Avei o norm complet sau lucrai n cumul?Have you got a full-time/part-time job?

Uneori lucrez n schimbul de zi/de noapte.Sometimes I work on the day shift/night shift.

El e la lucru. Nu se ntoarce nainte de ora patru.He's at work. He won't be back before four o'clock.

Vreau s m nvoiesc o zi.I want to take a day off.

Astzi este ziua mea liber.Today is my free day.

Cnd plecai n vacan?When are you going on holiday!

Suntei n concediu de boal?Are you on sick-leave?

Avei concediu pltit?Do you get paid holidays?

Cnd suntei liber/de serviciu sptmna aceasta?When are you off duty/on duty this week?

Cnd luai salariul?When do you get your wages?

Iau salariul o dat pe lun.I get paid once a month.

Ct ctigai n medie pe lun?What do you earn a month on the average?

Am o slujb (destul de) bine pltit.I have a quite well-paid job.

Ce calificare avei?What are your qualifications?

Ce studii avei?How much schooling have you had?

M-am calificat n ...I trained as a ...

Vreau s fac cerere pentru ocuparea acestui post.I want to apply for this post.

Sunt sigur c vei fi angajat.I'm sure you'll be engaged.

El se va pensiona din motive de sntate.He will retire because of ill health.

El va fi scos la pensie (pensionat).He will be pensioned off.

Ce fel de munc facei?What kind of work do you do?

Fratete meu este funcionar/contabil la o mare firm.My brother is a clerk/an accountant in a business firm.

Vrei s intrai n afaceri?Do you want to go into business?

n prezent sunt voiajor comercial.I'm a commercial traveler at present.

Cine este eful biroului?Who is the head of your office?

Eu lucrez n justiie/nvmnt/medicin/teatru.I'm in the legal/teaching/medical/theatrical profession.

Lucrez de muli ani n specialitate.I've worked in my profession for many years.

El vrea s se ocupe de ...He wants to take up ...

El este specialist n tiine economice.He is an expert in economics.

M ocup cu agricultura.I'm engaged in farming.

Lucrai n atelier sau pe antier?Do you work in the workshop or on the site?

Sunt lucrtor n transporturi.I'm a transport-worker.

Lucrez la calea ferat.I work on the railway.

Sora mea lucreaz ntr-un laborator/ntr-un magazin.My sister works in a laboratory/shop.

Din ce sindicat facei parte?What trade union do you belong to?

Sunt membru al sindicatului ...I'm a member of the ... trade union.

Ci muncitori lucreaz n aceast fabric?How many workers does the factory employ?

n ultimii ani salariile ni s-au mrit de mai multe ori.We've had several wage rises in the past few years.

Qualities

Ce culoare are maina dv.?What colour is your car?

Casa mea este la fel de mare ca a lui.My house is as large as his.

Creionul lui George este mai mic dect acesta.George's pencil is smaller than this.

Prietenul dv. este mai nalt dect mine?Is your friend taller than me?

Crezi c este frumos?Do you think this is beautiful?

Biatul/fata este flmnd().The boy/girl is hungry.

Acest container/aceast cutie este gol (goal).This container/box is empty.

Questions

Ce dorii?What do you want?

Pe cine cutai?Who are you looking for?

Pe cine pot ntreba?Who can I ask?

Unde i/o gsesc?Where do I find him/her?

La ce servete aceasta?What's it for?

Cine v-a spus aceasta?Who told you that?

Cum aa?How's that?

Ce s-a ntmplat.What's happened?

Ce vrei s spunei cu aceasta?What do you mean by this?

S-a ntmplat ceva?Is there anything wrong?

Nu v place?Don't you like it?

Ce este aceasta?What's that?

Ce veti!What news?

Ce este cu aceasta?What about it?

V pot ajuta cu ceva?Is there anything I can do for you?

Pot s v cer un serviciu?May I ask you a favor?

Mi-ai putea face un serviciu?Could you do me a favor?

Desigur, despre ce este vorba?Certainly, what is it?

mi putei spune unde este?Can you tell me where it is?

Cunoatei locul?Do you know the place?

Ce propunei?What do you suggest?

Ce v face s spunei asta?What makes you say that?

Ce importan are?What difference does it make?

Ce credei despre asta?What do you think of that?

Pe care l vrei?Which one do you want?

Unde mergei (v ducei)?Where are you going?

Unde ai auzit asta?Where did you hear that?

Unde s-l/s-o pun?Where shall I put it?

Cnd i ateptai?When do you expect them?

Cnd plecai?When are you leaving?

De ce ai ntrziat att?Why are you so late?

De ce ai fcut asta?Why did you do that?

Este n ordine, nu?It's all right, isn't it?

Nu-i aa c nu-i adevrat?It isn't true, is it?

Merit?Is it any good?

Ai pierdut ceva?Have you lost anything?

V putei descurca?Can you manage?

Questions and Answers

Suntei gata? - nc nu.Are you ready? - No, not yet.

Ceva serios? - Nu, nu-i nimic grav.Anything serious? - No, nothing really serious.

Suntei sigur? - Foarte sigur.Are you sure? - I'm positive.

V place ? - Nu n mod deosebit.Do you like it? - Not particularly.

Cum v simii azi? (Cum o ducei) - Bine, mulumesc.How are things with you today? - Fine, thanks.

Cum de ai uitat? - Nu tiu.How is it you forgot? I don't know.

E o promisiune? - Se nlege c da.Is that a promise? - I should say so.

S-a ntmplat ceva? - Am crezut c mi-am uitat cheile.Is anything wrong? I thought I'd forgotten my keys.

Pot s stau mpreun cu dumneavoastr? - Da, v rog.May I join you? Please do.

Cine suntei dumneavoastr? - Sunt un prieten al lui Ion.Who are: you? - I'm a friend of John's.

Cine este? - Eu sunt.Who's that? - It's me.

Unde ai fost? - La coafor.Where have you been? - To the hairdresser.

Unde mergem? - S mergem la un spectacol.Where shall we go? - Let's go to a show.

Ce facei aici? - O atept pe prietena mea.What are you doing here? - Waiting for my girl friend.

Ce ai fcut toat ziua? - Am lucrat.What have you been doing all day? - Working.

V ducei mine acolo? - Nu cred.Will you be going there tomorrow? - I don't think so.

Nu-i aa c i-ai vzut? - Desigur.You saw them, didn't you? - Of course.

Radio

Suntei pasionat dup radio?Are you a wireless fan?

Avei un aparat de radio cu tranzistori portabil?Do you have a portable transistor set (receiver)?

Da, funcioneaz, cu bateri.Yes, it is operated by battery.

Recepia este cam slab/destul de bun.Reception is rather poor/quite good.

Sunetul nu este prea clar.The sound is not clear enough.

Avei nevoie de anten?Do you need an aerial?

Este un aparat foarte puternic.It's quite a powerful set.

Azi am pierdut buletinul de tiri/buletinul meteorologic.I have missed the news/weather-report today.

S deschid/nchid radioul?Shall I turn on/off the radio?

Vrei s ascultai tirile/s ascultai radioul?Do you want to listen to the news/to listen in?

Prindei postul.Tune in to the station.

Radio Bucureti transmite pe o alt lungime de und.Radio Bucharest broadcasts an a different wavelength.

Dai mai ncet. (Reducei volumul.)Turn the sound down. (Turn it down.)

Este prea tare. i deranjeaz pe vecinii.It's too loud. It will annoy the neighbors.

Acesta este semnalul care d ora exact.That's the time signal.

Ai ascultat comentariul acela sportiv interesant?Did you listen to that interesting sports commentary?

S-a transmis asear la radio.It was on the radio last night.

Ce se transmite la radio desear?What's on at the wireless tonight?

Putei s prindei muzic de dans?Can you turn on to some dance-music?

Se va transmite un program de muzic uoar.A program of light music will be broadcast.

Am un picup nou.I've got a new record-player.

S pun unul din aceste discuri?Shall I put on one of these records (disks)?

S ascultm nite discuri.Let's listen to some records.

Reading Books

Sunt multe biblioteci n ora?Are there many libraries in town?

Avem destul de multe biblioteci n ora.We have quite a lot of libraries in our town.

Cte cri dorii s mprumutai.How many books do you want to borrow?

Cte cri se pot mprumuta deodat?How many books may be borrowed at a time?

mi putei da romanele lui Rebreanu?Can I have Rebreanu's novels?

Ct timp pot ine aceste cri?How long can I keep these books?

Cnd trebuie s fie restituite aceste cri?When do these books fall due?

O restitui sptmna viitoare.I'll bring it back next week.

Cartea aceasta este mprumutat.This book is out on loan (it's not in).

M-ai putea ntiina cnd va fi restituit?Could you let me know when it has been returned?

Firete, am s v-o pstrez.Certainly, I'll keep it for you.

Aceasta este una din crile mele preferate.This is one of my favorite books.

Ai citit cartea aceasta?Have you read this book?

Avei o bibliotec ntr-adevr bine nzestrat.You certainly have a well-equipped library.

Ceva uor de citit v rog.I want some light reading, please.

Romanul acesta merit s fie citit?Is this novel worth reading?

Avei o enciclopedie?Have you got an encyclopedia?

Sala de lectur este deschis?Is the reading-room open?

Vrei s-l ntrebai pe bibliotecar?Would you mind asking the librarian?

De cte volume dispune aceast bibliotec?How many volumes does this library contain?

Lui i place foarte mult s citesc.He is very fond of reading.

Regret

Nu v pot spune.I'm afraid I can't tell you.

mi pare ru de dv.I feel sorry for you.

Din pcate, nu voi sta mult.Unfortunately, I'm not going to stay long.

Pcat.That's too bad.

Ghinion! Dar n-am avut de ales, nu-i aa?It's bad luck! But we didn't have any choice, did we?

Sper c nu vei regreta.I hope you won't regret it.

Nu vreau s v jignesc, dar...I don't want to hurt your feelings, but...

Nu mi-o luai n nume de ru dac v spun adevrul.Don't take it amiss if I tell you the truth.

Requests

Am o rugmiute.I've got a request to make.

Pot s mprumut stiloul dv.? - V rog.May I have your pen? - Please do.

Pot lua e igar, v rog?May I have a cigarette, please?

Poftii! Servii-v!Here you are! Help yourself.

V pot deranja pentu un foc?May I trouble you for a light?

Avei ceva mpotriv dac fumez?Do you mind if I smoke?

inei aceasta puin.Hold this for a minute.

Lsi-o pe mas.Leave it on the table.

Punei-l acolo, v rog.Put it there, please.

Artai-mi cum s fac.Show me how to do it.

Deschidei ua, v rog.Open the door, please.

nchidei ua, v rog.Shut the door, will you.

Vrei s facei aceasta pentru mime?Will you do this for me?

Permitei-mi s v ajut.Allow me to help you.

Vrei, v rog, s-mi dai o mn de ajutor?Will you, please, give me a hand?

V rog s m anunai ct mai curnd posibil.Please, let me know as soon as possible.

edei aici.Sit here.

Nu v grbii.Take yo

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