Bedeutung
Used to say you will arrive very shortly.
Kultureller Hintergrund
The 'Romanian Imediat' can be flexible. In social settings, it might mean 5-10 minutes. Don't take it too literally with friends! In the Republic of Moldova, you might hear 'Vin amu' or 'Vin amușica', which are regional variants of 'Vin acum'. In Transylvania, people might use 'No, vin imediat', adding the specific 'No' particle for emphasis. Young people often shorten 'imediat' to 'imi' in very informal texts, though this is rare.
Use it for politeness
Even if you need 2 minutes, saying 'Vin imediat' sounds much more polite than staying silent.
The 'Vin' Trap
Remember 'vin' also means 'wine'. Context is key, but don't be surprised if you see the word in a liquor store!
Bedeutung
Used to say you will arrive very shortly.
Use it for politeness
Even if you need 2 minutes, saying 'Vin imediat' sounds much more polite than staying silent.
The 'Vin' Trap
Remember 'vin' also means 'wine'. Context is key, but don't be surprised if you see the word in a liquor store!
Add 'acum'
For extra emphasis that you are literally moving, say 'Vin acum, imediat!'
Punctuality
In a professional setting, 'imediat' means within 1-3 minutes. In a bar, it might mean 10.
Teste dich selbst
Fill in the missing word to say 'I'm coming immediately'.
Vin _______.
'Imediat' is the standard adverb for 'immediately'.
Which verb is correct when you are moving TOWARD the person you are speaking to?
_______ imediat!
In Romanian, 'a veni' is used for movement toward the interlocutor.
Complete the dialogue.
Prieten: Ești gata? Tu: Nu, dar _______ imediat!
You need the 1st person singular: 'Eu vin'.
Match the situation to the best response.
A waiter is asked for the bill.
Waiters use this to acknowledge a request.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Visuelle Lernhilfen
Vin vs Merg
Aufgabensammlung
4 AufgabenVin _______.
'Imediat' is the standard adverb for 'immediately'.
_______ imediat!
In Romanian, 'a veni' is used for movement toward the interlocutor.
Prieten: Ești gata? Tu: Nu, dar _______ imediat!
You need the 1st person singular: 'Eu vin'.
A waiter is asked for the bill.
Waiters use this to acknowledge a request.
🎉 Ergebnis: /4
Häufig gestellte Fragen
12 FragenUsually, yes, but in social contexts it can mean 'in a few minutes'.
Yes, it is perfectly polite and professional.
'Vin acum' is slightly more immediate/urgent.
'Vin imediat' is much more common for the immediate future.
No, that's not a Romanian word. Use 'imediat'.
Use 'Merg imediat'.
It is neutral. It works in all registers.
Say 'Venim imediat'.
In texting, some people just write 'Vin'.
It depends on the tone, but generally, it's a helpful phrase.
Yes, if you are replying to a request to meet now.
Using 'Merg' instead of 'Vin' when moving toward the person.
Verwandte Redewendungen
Vin acum
synonymI'm coming now
Sosesc imediat
similarI'm arriving immediately
Vin îndată
synonymI'm coming shortly
Merg imediat
contrastI'm going immediately
Vin imediat ce pot
builds onI'm coming as soon as I can
