المعنى
Literal description of a road without curves.
خلفية ثقافية
In villages, a 'drum drept' is often the main street (ulița mare) where all social life happens. It is a symbol of the community's heart. The 'straight path' is a frequent theme in Romanian sermons, representing the narrow way to heaven versus the 'winding' way of sin. Heroes in basme (fairy tales) often have to choose between three roads; the 'drum drept' is usually the one requiring the most courage and honesty. In cities like Bucharest, 'drum drept' is a rarity due to the organic, often chaotic growth of the city, making the phrase a relief to hear.
Direction Pro-tip
When someone says 'ia-o drept', they mean 'go straight', not 'turn right'. 'Right' is 'dreapta'.
Gender Trap
Never say 'drum dreaptă'. 'Dreaptă' is only for feminine nouns like 'cale' (cale dreaptă).
المعنى
Literal description of a road without curves.
Direction Pro-tip
When someone says 'ia-o drept', they mean 'go straight', not 'turn right'. 'Right' is 'dreapta'.
Gender Trap
Never say 'drum dreaptă'. 'Dreaptă' is only for feminine nouns like 'cale' (cale dreaptă).
The Honest Path
Using 'drum drept' to describe your intentions will make you sound very sincere to Romanians.
اختبر نفسك
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'drept'.
Această stradă este un drum ______.
'Drum' is masculine singular, so 'drept' is the correct form.
Which sentence uses the phrase metaphorically?
Select the correct option:
This sentence refers to moral integrity, not a physical road.
Match the Romanian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are common collocations with 'drum'.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
A: Cum ajung la gară? B: Mergi ______ pe acest drum ______.
'Tot înainte' (straight ahead) matches the context of a 'drum drept'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
وسائل تعلم بصرية
بنك التمارين
4 تمارينAceastă stradă este un drum ______.
'Drum' is masculine singular, so 'drept' is the correct form.
Select the correct option:
This sentence refers to moral integrity, not a physical road.
طابق كل عنصر على اليسار مع زوجه على اليمين:
These are common collocations with 'drum'.
A: Cum ajung la gară? B: Mergi ______ pe acest drum ______.
'Tot înainte' (straight ahead) matches the context of a 'drum drept'.
🎉 النتيجة: /4
الأسئلة الشائعة
4 أسئلةNo, it means 'straight road'. 'Right' (as in the direction) is 'dreapta', and 'right' (as in correct) is 'corect'.
You can say 'un om drept', which means an upright/honest person, but 'un drum drept' only refers to the path.
Yes, though apps often say 'continuați înainte' (continue forward), they might describe the route as a 'sector de drum drept'.
The opposite is 'drum cu curbe' (winding road) or 'drum strâmb' (crooked road - usually metaphorical).
عبارات ذات صلة
drum bun
similarHave a good trip
calea dreaptă
synonymThe right way
linie dreaptă
builds onStraight line / final stretch
drum bătătorit
contrastWell-trodden path
la drept vorbind
specialized formTo be honest / frankly
