Signification
Reaching one's place in a sequence.
Contexte culturel
In Romanian post offices, the 'rând' is sacred. Even if there is no digital ticket system, people will ask 'Cine e ultimul la rând?' (Who is the last in line?) to establish their place. In the Republic of Moldova, the phrase is used identically, but you might hear more Russian-influenced structures in very informal speech. However, 'a-i veni rândul' remains the standard. In Transylvania, due to Austro-Hungarian influence, there is a perceived higher level of 'rând' (orderliness). The phrase might be used with a bit more formal strictness. Romanians living abroad often joke about how they miss the 'rând' from home or how they have to adapt to different queuing cultures (like the very strict British lines).
Dative is Key
Always remember to use the dative pronouns (îmi, îți, îi). Using 'eu' or 'tu' will make you sound like a beginner.
Don't Skip!
In Romania, cutting in line ('a intra peste rând') is considered very rude. Always ask who is last.
Signification
Reaching one's place in a sequence.
Dative is Key
Always remember to use the dative pronouns (îmi, îți, îi). Using 'eu' or 'tu' will make you sound like a beginner.
Don't Skip!
In Romania, cutting in line ('a intra peste rând') is considered very rude. Always ask who is last.
Emphatic Form
Use 'Mie îmi vine rândul' to emphasize that it is YOUR turn and no one else's.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct dative pronoun (îmi, îți, îi, ne, vă, le).
Sunt la rând. Acum ___ vine rândul.
Since the speaker says 'Sunt la rând' (I am in line), the correct pronoun is 'îmi' (to me).
Choose the correct past tense form.
Ieri, Mariei ___ rândul să gătească.
For 'Maria' (she), we use the dative clitic 'i-'.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are playing a game and it's your friend's turn.
'Îți' is the informal 'you' in the dative case.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Cine urmează la doctor? B: Cred că ___.
This uses the emphatic 'mie' with the clitic 'îmi' for a natural response.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSunt la rând. Acum ___ vine rândul.
Since the speaker says 'Sunt la rând' (I am in line), the correct pronoun is 'îmi' (to me).
Ieri, Mariei ___ rândul să gătească.
For 'Maria' (she), we use the dative clitic 'i-'.
You are playing a game and it's your friend's turn.
'Îți' is the informal 'you' in the dative case.
A: Cine urmează la doctor? B: Cred că ___.
This uses the emphatic 'mie' with the clitic 'îmi' for a natural response.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is perfectly correct and very common. 'A-i veni rândul' is just slightly more idiomatic and dynamic.
No. 'Linie' is a physical line (like a drawn line), while 'rând' is a row of people or things.
You say 'Nu e rândul tău' or 'Nu ți-a venit rândul'.
Yes, it's very common to say 'Mi-a venit rândul la promovare'.
It means skipping the line or doing something out of the established order.
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Because the verb 'a veni' in this idiom governs the dative case (to whom the turn comes).
Not really. You wait for the bus, but you don't usually have a 'rând' unless people are lining up strictly to enter.
Often, yes. It suggests that a process has finally reached you.
Ask 'Cui îi vine rândul?'
Expressions liées
A fi la rând
similarTo be next in line.
Peste rând
contrastOut of turn / skipping the line.
În rând cu lumea
similarTo be in step with society.
A-și aștepta rândul
builds onTo wait for one's turn.
