Common Romanian Words and Phrases
This page is a great place to start when learning to speak Romanian because it features many of the common words and phrases you will come across when speaking to native-Romanian speakers.
By scrolling down you will find translations to words like yes and no, please and thank you, several question words, plus a number of other useful phrases like how are you and I'm fine - all translated from Romanian to English.
If you want to read all the translations on the page as they are, feel free to simply scroll down and read it all, otherwise use the quick links below to jump straight to the translations of your choice.
Basic Words and Phrases in Romanian:
Words in bold added during the last update. You can also view this list of common words from English to Romanian.
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How to Say Yes and No in Romanian
Please, Thank You, and You're Welcome in Romanian
Romanian Question Words
Other Useful Romanian Phrases
How to Say Yes and No in Romanian
Arguably two of the most basic words in any language, yes and no.
Da ➔ Yes
Nu ➔ No
Please, Thank You, and You're Welcome in Romanian
Because being polite never goes out of style.
Te rog ➔ Please
Mulţumesc ➔ Thank you
Eşti binevenit ➔ You're welcome
Romanian Question Words
If you have a question, this section will help you ask it in Romanian.
Cine ➔ Who
Ce ➔ What
Când ➔ When
Unde ➔ Where
De ce ➔ Why
Cum ➔ How
Cât? ➔ How much?
Câți? ➔ How many?
Other Useful Romanian Phrases
Some other translations you'll likely find useful.
Ce mai faci ➔ How are you?
Bine ➔ I'm fine
Cum te cheamă? ➔ What's your name?
Numele neu este... ➔ My name is...
Îmi pare rău. ➔ I'm sorry.
Nu înțeleg. ➔ I don't understand.
Nu știu. ➔ I don't know.
Vorbești engleză? ➔ Do you speak English?
*Common Romanian words and phrases last updated: February 13, 2025.
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