Bedeutung
Admitting limited language proficiency.
Kultureller Hintergrund
Romanians are very encouraging toward learners. If you say 'Nu vorbesc bine', they will often reply with 'Ba da!' (Oh yes you do!) to boost your confidence. In the Republic of Moldova, you might hear more Russian influence. Saying 'Nu vorbesc bine' might lead someone to ask if you prefer speaking Russian. In regions with Hungarian influence, people might be even more patient with language barriers as they are used to a multilingual environment. Young people in cities like Bucharest or Cluj speak English very well and will likely switch to English immediately if you use this phrase.
Smile while saying it
A smile makes this phrase sound like a friendly invitation to help rather than a cold refusal to talk.
Don't over-apologize
You don't need to say 'I'm sorry' every time. 'Nu vorbesc bine' is a fact, not a crime!
Bedeutung
Admitting limited language proficiency.
Smile while saying it
A smile makes this phrase sound like a friendly invitation to help rather than a cold refusal to talk.
Don't over-apologize
You don't need to say 'I'm sorry' every time. 'Nu vorbesc bine' is a fact, not a crime!
Add 'încă'
Saying 'Încă nu vorbesc bine' (I don't speak well *yet*) shows you are motivated and improving.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to say 'I don't speak well'.
Nu _______ bine.
'Vorbesc' is the correct form for 'I speak'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to admit limited Romanian?
Select the correct option:
It uses the correct conjugation and the correct adverb.
Complete the dialogue.
Vânzător: Bună ziua! Cu ce vă ajut? Learner: Bună ziua! ________, dar vreau un corn.
This sets the expectation for a simple transaction.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in a taxi and the driver is talking very fast.
This signals the driver to slow down.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenNu _______ bine.
'Vorbesc' is the correct form for 'I speak'.
Select the correct option:
It uses the correct conjugation and the correct adverb.
Vânzător: Bună ziua! Cu ce vă ajut? Learner: Bună ziua! ________, dar vreau un corn.
This sets the expectation for a simple transaction.
You are in a taxi and the driver is talking very fast.
This signals the driver to slow down.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
10 FragenNot at all! It is actually considered polite because it shows you are trying but being honest about your limits.
You can, but it's not necessary if the context is clear. 'Nu vorbesc bine' is enough.
'Bine' is an adverb (well), 'bun' is an adjective (good). You speak 'well'.
It's better to use 'Nu stăpânesc bine limba română' in writing.
It's a cultural way of being encouraging. They are disagreeing with your negative assessment of yourself!
You can say 'Vorbesc puțin'.
No, 'he speaks' is 'vorbește'. 'Vorbesc' is only for 'I' or 'they'.
Say 'Nu vorbesc deloc românește'.
No, 'Eu' is usually omitted in Romanian.
Yes, it is identical in the Republic of Moldova.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Nu înțeleg
similarI don't understand
Vorbiți mai rar
builds onSpeak more slowly
Cum se spune...?
builds onHow do you say...?
Vorbesc puțin
similarI speak a little
