Significado
Used to describe something unpleasant or poor quality.
Contexto cultural
In Romania, complaining is a form of social bonding. Using 'nasol' allows you to participate in this ritual without sounding too dramatic. Younger generations in Bucharest often use 'nașpa' and 'nasol' interchangeably, but 'nasol' is seen as more 'classic' slang. Many Romanian slang words come from Romani. This reflects the long history of the two communities living together, despite social barriers. In modern Romanian IT and corporate culture, 'nasol' is used even in semi-professional settings to describe bugs or project delays.
The 'E' Rule
Most of the time, you can just say 'E nasol' (It's bad) to react to anything negative.
Gender Agreement
Don't forget to use 'nasoală' for feminine nouns like 'zi' (day) or 'mâncare' (food).
Significado
Used to describe something unpleasant or poor quality.
The 'E' Rule
Most of the time, you can just say 'E nasol' (It's bad) to react to anything negative.
Gender Agreement
Don't forget to use 'nasoală' for feminine nouns like 'zi' (day) or 'mâncare' (food).
Empathy Power
Saying 'Nasol...' with a sigh is the best way to show a Romanian friend you care about their problems.
Don't overdo it
If you use it in every sentence, you might sound like a grumpy teenager.
Ponte a prueba
Complete the sentence with the correct form of 'nasol'.
Am mâncat o pizza ________ ieri.
Pizza is a feminine singular noun, so we use 'nasoală'.
Which is the most natural way to react to a friend losing their keys?
Prietenul: 'Mi-am pierdut cheile!' Tu: '...'
'Nasol' is the perfect empathetic slang for a minor disaster.
Match the sentence to the context.
1. Mă simt nasol. 2. E nasol afară. 3. Filmul e nasol.
Nasol changes meaning slightly based on the verb and subject.
Fill in the missing word.
A: Vii la petrecere? B: Nu pot, trebuie să muncesc. A: Of, ce ________!
The speaker is expressing disappointment.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
When to say 'Nasol'
Weather
- • Rain
- • Cold
- • Mud
Health
- • Headache
- • Tired
- • Sick
Life
- • No money
- • Traffic
- • Late
Nasol vs. Nașpa
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosAm mâncat o pizza ________ ieri.
Pizza is a feminine singular noun, so we use 'nasoală'.
Prietenul: 'Mi-am pierdut cheile!' Tu: '...'
'Nasol' is the perfect empathetic slang for a minor disaster.
1. Mă simt nasol. 2. E nasol afară. 3. Filmul e nasol.
Nasol changes meaning slightly based on the verb and subject.
A: Vii la petrecere? B: Nu pot, trebuie să muncesc. A: Of, ce ________!
The speaker is expressing disappointment.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, it's not a swear word. It's just very informal slang. You won't get in trouble for saying it, but don't use it with your boss.
Yes, but be careful. 'Un tip nasol' means a guy with a bad character or an ugly guy. It's quite mean.
'Rău' is the standard word for 'bad'. 'Nasol' is the slang version that adds a bit of 'street' flavor and emotion.
Use 'nasol de tot'. It's the most common way to intensify it.
Yes, it's perfect for texting friends. You'll see it all the time on WhatsApp.
Yes: 'nasoli' (masculine plural) and 'nasoale' (feminine plural).
Only if you are very close to them. Otherwise, use 'neplăcut'.
Neither is better; 'nașpa' is just a bit more modern/youthful.
Almost never. Unlike 'yabai' in Japanese or 'sick' in English, 'nasol' stays negative.
Say 'Mă simt nasol'. It's a very common way to describe a headache or general malaise.
Frases relacionadas
nașpa
synonymBad, uncool
rău
similarBad
nasol de tot
builds onReally bad
a o nasoli
specialized formTo mess up
neplăcut
contrastUnpleasant
