Significado
To open one's eyes after sleep.
Contexto cultural
In villages, 'a face ochi' was linked to the crowing of the rooster. If you didn't 'make eyes' by the third crow, you were considered a 'trântor' (drone/lazy person). With the rise of specialty coffee shops in Bucharest, 'a face ochi' is now synonymous with the first sip of an espresso or flat white. Classic authors like Ion Creangă use this idiom to give their characters a rustic, authentic voice, emphasizing their connection to simple, physical realities. Parents often use the diminutive 'ochișori' (little eyes) when talking to toddlers, saying 'Hai, fă ochișori!' to encourage them to wake up happily.
Use with 'Abia'
Pair it with 'abia' (hardly/just) to sound like a native. 'Abia am făcut ochi' is the perfect response when someone calls you too early.
No 'the'!
Never say 'a face ochii'. It's a fixed expression. Keep it 'ochi'.
Significado
To open one's eyes after sleep.
Use with 'Abia'
Pair it with 'abia' (hardly/just) to sound like a native. 'Abia am făcut ochi' is the perfect response when someone calls you too early.
No 'the'!
Never say 'a face ochii'. It's a fixed expression. Keep it 'ochi'.
The 'Lazy' Nuance
Be aware that telling someone 'În sfârșit ai făcut ochi' can be a gentle tease about them sleeping in.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'a face' in the past tense.
Bebelușul a ______ ochi acum cinci minute.
We use the past participle 'făcut' with the auxiliary 'a' to form the Perfect Compus.
Which sentence is the most natural way to ask a friend if they are awake?
Cum întrebi un prieten dacă s-a trezit?
The idiom 'a face ochi' does not use articles or prepositions.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Când spui 'În sfârșit ai făcut și tu ochi!'?
This is a common playful remark for late sleepers.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Bună dimineața! B: Bună! Abia am ______ ochi, mai lasă-mă 5 minute.
'Abia am făcut ochi' is a standard way to ask for more time in bed.
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Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosBebelușul a ______ ochi acum cinci minute.
We use the past participle 'făcut' with the auxiliary 'a' to form the Perfect Compus.
Cum întrebi un prieten dacă s-a trezit?
The idiom 'a face ochi' does not use articles or prepositions.
Când spui 'În sfârșit ai făcut și tu ochi!'?
This is a common playful remark for late sleepers.
A: Bună dimineața! B: Bună! Abia am ______ ochi, mai lasă-mă 5 minute.
'Abia am făcut ochi' is a standard way to ask for more time in bed.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasYes! It's very common for pets. 'Pisica a făcut ochi' is perfectly natural.
It is always 'a face ochi' without the article 'i' at the end.
No, it's informal/colloquial, but not slang. It's safe to use with family and friends.
Yes: 'O să fac ochi în curând' (I will wake up soon).
Sometimes, but 'a deschide ochii' is more common for 'realizing the truth'.
There isn't a direct idiom for 'closing eyes to sleep', but you can say 'a închide ochii'.
Yes, it is a universal Romanian idiom used from Transylvania to Dobrogea.
Only if you are very close with the colleague. Otherwise, use 'm-am trezit'.
It's a linguistic quirk that emphasizes the start of the action/state.
Only by the words used; the meaning is entirely different (flirting).
Frases relacionadas
a deschide ochii
similarTo open one's eyes
a se trezi
synonymTo wake up
a pune ochii pe cineva
relatedTo set one's eyes on someone
a nu-și crede ochilor
relatedTo not believe one's eyes
a face ochi dulci
contrastTo flirt
