معنی
The main or central part of a city.
زمینه فرهنگی
The 'center' is the social heart. People 'go out in the center' to be seen, walk, and enjoy coffee. It's not just for chores. Bucharest has two 'centers': the historical 'Centrul Vechi' (Lipscani) and the administrative 'Centrul Civic' built by Ceaușescu. In cities like Sibiu or Brașov, the center is usually a large medieval square called 'Piața Mare' or 'Piața Sfatului'. Younger generations use the names of specific metro stations (Unirii, Universitate, Romana) interchangeably with 'centru'.
Shorten it!
In 90% of conversations, just say 'în centru'. It's faster and more natural.
The Genitive Trap
Don't forget the '-ului'. Without it, the phrase sounds broken to native ears.
معنی
The main or central part of a city.
Shorten it!
In 90% of conversations, just say 'în centru'. It's faster and more natural.
The Genitive Trap
Don't forget the '-ului'. Without it, the phrase sounds broken to native ears.
Parking
If you hear 'parcare în centru', be prepared to pay. It's rarely free in Romanian cities.
Meeting points
If someone says 'ne vedem la fântâni' (at the fountains), they almost certainly mean the ones in the city center.
خودت رو بسنج
Fill in the missing part of the phrase.
Mergem în _______ orașului să vedem muzeul.
We need the articulated noun 'centrul' because it is the object of the preposition 'în' and followed by a genitive.
Choose the correct genitive form.
Locuiesc în centrul _______.
The genitive form of 'orașul' is 'orașului', meaning 'of the city'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Which phrase would you use with a taxi driver?
'La... vă rog' is the standard polite way to give a destination to a driver.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Unde ne întâlnim? B: Ne întâlnim în _______.
This is the most natural and grammatically correct full form for the dialogue.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Centru vs. Periferie
بانک تمرین
4 تمرینهاMergem în _______ orașului să vedem muzeul.
We need the articulated noun 'centrul' because it is the object of the preposition 'în' and followed by a genitive.
Locuiesc în centrul _______.
The genitive form of 'orașul' is 'orașului', meaning 'of the city'.
Which phrase would you use with a taxi driver?
'La... vă rog' is the standard polite way to give a destination to a driver.
A: Unde ne întâlnim? B: Ne întâlnim în _______.
This is the most natural and grammatically correct full form for the dialogue.
🎉 امتیاز: /4
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, it is the closest equivalent to the American 'downtown' or British 'city centre'.
No, that is grammatically incorrect. You must use the genitive: 'centrul orașului'.
It refers to the historical district, usually with older buildings and pedestrian streets.
Say 'La centrul orașului, vă rog' or simply 'În centru, vă rog'.
Generally, yes. Romanian city centers are very active and well-lit at night.
Yes, even small towns have a designated central area, usually around the main park or town hall.
Because Romanian uses cases. '-ului' is the ending that means 'of the'.
It is neuter. 'Un centru, două centre'.
No, a mall is 'centru comercial'. 'Centrul orașului' is a geographical district.
It is the symbolic center of the city, often marked by a monument.
عبارات مرتبط
Centrul vechi
specialized formOld Town / Historical Center
La periferie
contrastOn the outskirts
În oraș
similarIn town / out
Zonă pietonală
builds onPedestrian zone
Piața centrală
similarCentral square
