Hey there, future Romanian speaker! Today, we're diving into a really useful word: autobuz. This word is super common and you'll hear it all the time if you're traveling in Romania or talking about public transport. Let's break it down.
§ What does 'Autobuz' mean?
- Romanian Word
- Autobuz (noun), CEFR A1
- Definition
- A large motor vehicle for passengers; bus.
Simple enough, right? It just means 'bus'. Now, let's see where you're going to encounter this word in everyday Romanian.
§ At the Bus Stop (Stația de Autobuz)
This is probably the most obvious place. When you're waiting for public transport, you'll hear and see this word everywhere.
Cât costă un bilet la autobuz?
This translates to: How much does a ticket for the bus cost?
Unde este stația de autobuz?
Meaning: Where is the bus stop?
§ Talking About Your Commute
Whether you're going to work or school, if you use a bus, you'll definitely use 'autobuz' in your conversations.
Merg la muncă cu autobuzul.
This means: I go to work by bus. Notice the '-ul' ending – it's because 'autobuz' is masculine and singular, and here it's in the dative/genitive case showing 'by means of'. Don't worry too much about the grammar terms now, just focus on the pattern!
Copiii merg la școală cu autobuzul școlar.
This translates to: The children go to school by school bus.
§ In News or General Discussions
You'll also hear 'autobuz' in the news, especially when there are traffic updates or discussions about public services. Or just in general conversation when people are talking about transportation.
Noul autobuz electric va fi pus în circulație mâine.
Meaning: The new electric bus will be put into circulation tomorrow.
Aștept autobuzul de zece minute.
This means: I've been waiting for the bus for ten minutes.
§ Plural Form: Autobuze
It's good to know the plural too! If there's more than one bus, you'll use 'autobuze'.
Sunt multe autobuze noi în oraș.
This translates to: There are many new buses in the city.
§ Summary of 'Autobuz' Usage
So, to wrap it up, you'll use 'autobuz' in situations where you're talking about:
- Public transportation by bus.
- Commuting to work or school.
- General discussions about vehicles or city infrastructure.
Keep an ear out for this word! The more you hear it and try to use it, the faster it will become second nature. Great job working on your Romanian today!
Teste dich selbst 6 Fragen
Merg la școală cu ___.
'Autobuz' is the correct word for 'bus' in this context.
Aștept ___ în stație.
'Autobuzul' is the definite form of 'bus', appropriate here.
Călătoresc cu ___ spre oraș.
'Autobuz' means 'bus', fitting for travel to a city.
Acest ___ este nou.
'Autobuz' is the word for 'bus', used as the subject of the sentence.
Unde este stația de ___?
We are looking for a 'bus stop', so 'autobuz' is correct.
El ia ___ în fiecare dimineață.
Taking 'the bus' is a common daily action. 'Autobuzul' is the definite form.
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