In this lesson, you will learn to introduce yourself in Romanian. You will practice saying your name, asking someone their name, and saying where you are from. The phrases are simple and useful for everyday conversations.
Objectives
- Say your name using two common Romanian phrases.
- Ask someone their name informally.
- Say which city or place you are from.
Phrases
My name is Ana.
Uses the verb 'a se numi'. Common in everyday speech.My name is Ana.
Literally 'The name of mine is Ana'. Slightly more explicit, but natural.What is your name?
Informal, used with one person you address informally.Where are you from?
Informal, used with one person you address informally.I am from Bucharest.
Use 'Sunt din' + city or place name to say where you are from.Explanations
Saying your name with 'Mă numesc'
The phrase 'Mă numesc Ana' means 'My name is Ana'. It uses the verb 'a se numi', which means 'to be called'. This is a very common way to introduce yourself in everyday Romanian. You can replace 'Ana' with your own name.
Saying your name with 'Numele meu este'
The phrase 'Numele meu este Ana' also means 'My name is Ana'. 'Numele meu' means 'my name', and 'este' means 'is'. This version is a little more explicit and can feel slightly more formal, but it is still natural in conversation. You can use either this or 'Mă numesc' when you introduce yourself.
Asking for a name and saying where you are from
To ask someone's name informally, say 'Cum te numești?', which means 'What is your name?'. To ask where someone is from, say 'De unde ești?', which means 'Where are you from?'. To answer, use 'Sunt din' followed by the name of a city or place, for example 'Sunt din București', meaning 'I am from Bucharest'.
Dialogue
Hi! My name is Ana.
Hi, Ana! I am Mihai. What is your name?
My name is Ana. Where are you from?
I am from Bucharest.
Pronunciation
Listen carefully to the recording and repeat each phrase, copying the speaker's rhythm and intonation. Romanian has letters like ă and î; imitate the sounds you hear rather than guessing from English spelling. Practice the phrases aloud until they feel comfortable.
Common mistake
Saying 'Sunt Ana' to mean 'I am from Ana' or using 'Sunt' alone to state your name.
To say your name, use 'Mă numesc Ana' or 'Numele meu este Ana'. To say where you are from, use 'Sunt din' + place, for example 'Sunt din București'.
Practice
You meet a new person and want to say your name is Ana. Say the phrase that uses the verb 'a se numi'.
Use the phrase that starts with 'Mă numesc'.
Show answer
Mă numesc Ana.The correct phrase is 'Mă numesc Ana.' It uses the verb 'a se numi' and means 'My name is Ana'.
Now introduce yourself by saying 'My name is Ana' using the phrase with 'numele meu'.
Start with 'Numele meu este'.
Show answer
Numele meu este Ana.The correct phrase is 'Numele meu este Ana.' It means 'My name is Ana' and uses 'numele meu'.
Ask a new friend their name informally.
Use the question that starts with 'Cum te'.
Show answer
Cum te numești?The correct question is 'Cum te numești?' It means 'What is your name?' and is informal.
You can now introduce yourself in Romanian using 'Mă numesc' or 'Numele meu este', ask someone's name with 'Cum te numești?', and say where you are from with 'Sunt din' + place.
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