Significado
Stating that you are prepared.
Contexto cultural
The 'Romanian 5 minutes': When someone says 'Sunt gata în 5 minute', it usually means they are just starting to get ready. It's a common cultural joke about punctuality. In the Republic of Moldova, 'gata' is used identically, but you might hear it more frequently as a standalone interjection in markets to signal the end of a transaction. In Transylvania, due to Austro-Hungarian influences, you might occasionally hear 'Sunt gata' used with a slightly more formal tone, emphasizing the 'completion' aspect. The word 'gata' (from Slavic 'gotov') is a shared cultural marker across the Balkans, appearing in Bulgarian, Serbian, and Albanian in similar forms, signifying a shared history of preparation and hospitality.
The Invariable Secret
Don't waste time thinking about gender. 'Gata' is your best friend because it stays the same for everyone!
Tone Matters
Saying 'Gata!' sharply can sound like you're angry. Keep your tone soft if you just mean 'I'm done'.
Significado
Stating that you are prepared.
The Invariable Secret
Don't waste time thinking about gender. 'Gata' is your best friend because it stays the same for everyone!
Tone Matters
Saying 'Gata!' sharply can sound like you're angry. Keep your tone soft if you just mean 'I'm done'.
The Waiter Signal
In a restaurant, catch the waiter's eye and say 'Suntem gata' to signal you want the bill or to order.
Preposition Power
Use 'cu' for things you finished and 'pentru' or 'să' for things you are about to do.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the verb 'a fi' to complete the sentence.
Noi ______ gata de plecare.
'Noi' (we) requires the first-person plural form 'suntem'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct for a woman speaking?
A woman wants to say 'I am ready'.
'Gata' is invariable and does not change for gender.
Match the Romanian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the most common uses of 'gata' in different contexts.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Andrei: 'Ești gata pentru examen?' Maria: 'Nu, ___________.'
Maria says 'No', so she needs to explain why she isn't ready. 'Mai am de învățat' means 'I still have to study'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
When to say 'Sunt gata'
Travel
- • Leaving for airport
- • Taxi is here
- • Bags packed
Work
- • Report finished
- • Ready to present
- • Meeting start
Social
- • Ready to order
- • Finished eating
- • Ready to leave
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosNoi ______ gata de plecare.
'Noi' (we) requires the first-person plural form 'suntem'.
A woman wants to say 'I am ready'.
'Gata' is invariable and does not change for gender.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
These are the most common uses of 'gata' in different contexts.
Andrei: 'Ești gata pentru examen?' Maria: 'Nu, ___________.'
Maria says 'No', so she needs to explain why she isn't ready. 'Mai am de învățat' means 'I still have to study'.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
10 preguntasNo, 'gata' is an invariable word. It is the same for masculine, feminine, singular, and plural.
Yes! 'Sunt gata cu mâncarea' means 'I am finished with the food'.
'Gata' is more common and informal. 'Pregătit' sounds more like you have actively prepared for something difficult.
Yes, it is neutral and polite enough for most situations, including work.
You can say 'Sunt aproape gata'.
Yes, as an interjection 'Gata!' can mean 'Stop it!' or 'That's enough!'.
Both are used. 'Gata de plecare' (ready for departure) is very common, while 'gata pentru examen' (ready for the exam) is also correct.
Absolutely. 'Suntem gata să semnăm contractul' (We are ready to sign the contract) is standard.
It means 'on the very edge of' or 'just about to'.
Yes, 'Mâncarea e gata' is the standard way to say dinner is ready.
Frases relacionadas
Sunt pregătit
similarI am prepared
Am terminat
synonymI have finished
Gata-gata
specialized formAlmost ready / On the verge of
Pe locuri, fiți gata, start!
builds onReady, set, go!
Gata cu asta!
specialized formEnough with this!
