Signification
To become extremely angry or upset.
Contexte culturel
In Romanian culture, 'fire' is linked to the concept of 'soartă' (fate) and 'caracter' (character). To lose it is to lose one's 'omenie' (humanity). The Balkan temperament is often described as 'hot'. 'A-și ieși din fire' is a common social occurrence and is often forgiven quickly if followed by a sincere apology. In villages, 'fire' can also mean 'thread'. Some elders might associate the idiom with a thread breaking in a loom, though this is folk etymology. In corporate settings, 'ieșirea din fire' is increasingly stigmatized as 'unprofessional', reflecting a shift toward Western emotional labor standards.
Pronoun Match
Always make sure the little word (îmi, îți, își) matches the person you are talking about!
Don't Overuse
It's a strong phrase. If you use it for everything, people will think you are very aggressive.
Signification
To become extremely angry or upset.
Pronoun Match
Always make sure the little word (îmi, îți, își) matches the person you are talking about!
Don't Overuse
It's a strong phrase. If you use it for everything, people will think you are very aggressive.
Apologizing
If you 'îți ieși din fire', it's polite to say 'Îmi cer scuze, mi-am ieșit din fire' afterwards.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct dative reflexive pronoun.
Eu ___ ies din fire când văd nedreptate.
The subject 'Eu' requires the dative reflexive pronoun 'îmi'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Select the correct past tense form:
The idiom requires the dative reflexive 'își' which becomes 'și-a' in the past tense.
Complete the dialogue with the appropriate form of the idiom.
A: De ce țipă șeful? B: _________ pentru că am pierdut contractul.
The context is a past or completed action about 'the boss' (he).
Match the phrase to the situation.
Someone cut you off in traffic and you started shouting.
Losing your temper in traffic is a classic 'ieșire din fire'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesEu ___ ies din fire când văd nedreptate.
The subject 'Eu' requires the dative reflexive pronoun 'îmi'.
Select the correct past tense form:
The idiom requires the dative reflexive 'își' which becomes 'și-a' in the past tense.
A: De ce țipă șeful? B: _________ pentru că am pierdut contractul.
The context is a past or completed action about 'the boss' (he).
Someone cut you off in traffic and you started shouting.
Losing your temper in traffic is a classic 'ieșire din fire'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, it's a neutral description of an emotion. However, the act of losing your cool might be considered rude.
No, it is strictly for negative outbursts like anger, frustration, or extreme grief.
'A se supăra' is just to be upset. 'A-și ieși din fire' is to lose control and react strongly.
You can say 'Era să-mi ies din fire' or 'Aproape că mi-am ieșit din fire'.
Yes, it is very common in Romanian literature to describe dramatic moments.
Yes: 'Ei și-au ieșit din fire' (They lost their cool).
Not really, idioms usually need all their parts to keep the meaning.
No! 'Fire' means nature. The word for flame is 'foc'.
No, that would be like telling someone 'Lose your cool!', which is strange. You usually say 'Nu-ți ieși din fire!'
Yes, to describe a past challenge, e.g., 'Am învățat să nu-mi ies din fire în situații grele'.
Expressions liées
a-i sări muștarul
synonymTo lose one's temper (informal).
a-și pierde cumpătul
synonymTo lose one's balance/temper.
a vedea negru în fața ochilor
builds onTo be blinded by rage.
a-și păstra calmul
contrastTo stay calm.
a fi în firea sa
contrastTo be in one's right mind/calm.
