Signification
Recently built or newly attended institution.
Contexte culturel
The opening of a new school is often a religious event. A priest is invited to perform a 'sfeștanie' (blessing with holy water) to ensure the success and protection of the students. Similar to Romania, education is highly valued. A 'școală nouă' is often funded by international partners (like Romania or the EU), making it a symbol of geopolitical friendship. In many Balkan countries, the 'new school' vs 'old school' debate often centers on the transition from socialist-era rote learning to modern, interactive methods. For Romanian children abroad, 'școala nouă' often refers to the daunting but exciting challenge of learning in a new language in a foreign country.
Gender Match
Always check the gender. If it's 'liceu', use 'nou'. If it's 'școală', use 'nouă'.
The Number 9
Don't be confused if you see 'nouă' in a math book; it probably means the number nine there!
Signification
Recently built or newly attended institution.
Gender Match
Always check the gender. If it's 'liceu', use 'nou'. If it's 'școală', use 'nouă'.
The Number 9
Don't be confused if you see 'nouă' in a math book; it probably means the number nine there!
Emphasis
Put 'nouă' before the noun ('noua școală') only when you want to sound like a poet or a very formal news anchor.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'new' (nou/nouă).
Aceasta este o școală ______.
'Școală' is feminine, so it needs 'nouă'.
Which sentence is correct?
Select the natural Romanian sentence.
The adjective follows the noun and agrees in gender.
Match the Romanian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
Matching gender and number correctly.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Îți place clădirea? B: Da, este o ______ ______.
Standard word order in a descriptive context.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Nou vs. Nouă
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAceasta este o școală ______.
'Școală' is feminine, so it needs 'nouă'.
Select the natural Romanian sentence.
The adjective follows the noun and agrees in gender.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
Matching gender and number correctly.
A: Îți place clădirea? B: Da, este o ______ ______.
Standard word order in a descriptive context.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsBecause 'școală' is a feminine noun, and adjectives must match the gender of the noun they describe.
Yes, but it sounds very formal or poetic. 'Școală nouă' is the natural way to say it in conversation.
It can mean both! Context will tell you if someone is talking about a construction project or their first day at a different school.
Yes, they are spelled and pronounced the same. Context is key: 'nouă mere' (9 apples) vs 'o haină nouă' (a new coat).
The plural is 'școli noi'.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends, teachers, or in a business meeting.
The opposite is 'școală veche' (old school).
For university, we usually say 'facultate nouă' or 'universitate nouă'.
Yes, the phrase is identical and used frequently in the Republic of Moldova.
Usually, yes. In a Romanian context, 'nou' often carries a positive connotation of being modern and clean.
Expressions liées
școală veche
contrastOld school
an școlar
similarSchool year
prima zi de școală
builds onFirst day of school
școală generală
specialized formElementary/Middle school
