Signification
Describing public transport with no room left.
Contexte culturel
In Romania, if a bus is 'plin', people will still try to squeeze in. It's common to hear 'Mai mergeți un pas în față!' (Take one more step forward!). The STB (Bucharest Transport) is famous for its 'autobuze pline' on lines like 335 or 104. There's a whole subculture of memes about these specific lines. Historically, 'autobuz plin' meant people hanging off the sides. This has left a psychological mark where Romanians are very patient with crowding. During university semesters, buses near campuses are 'pline ochi' with students carrying large backpacks, leading to specific 'backpack etiquette'.
The 'Ochi' Trick
Add 'ochi' (eyes) after 'plin' to sound 100% more native when complaining about crowds.
Gender Agreement
Don't say 'autobuz plină'. 'Autobuz' is neuter, so it takes the masculine form in the singular.
Signification
Describing public transport with no room left.
The 'Ochi' Trick
Add 'ochi' (eyes) after 'plin' to sound 100% more native when complaining about crowds.
Gender Agreement
Don't say 'autobuz plină'. 'Autobuz' is neuter, so it takes the masculine form in the singular.
The 'Iar' Prefix
Say 'Iar e plin!' (It's full again!) to express that classic Romanian resignation.
Moving Forward
If you are in a 'plin' bus, expect people to shout 'Mai în față!' to make you move.
Teste-toi
Fill in the correct form of 'plin' or 'autobuz'.
Nu pot să urc în acest ______, este ______.
We need the singular masculine/neuter form to match 'acest'.
Which sentence is grammatically correct?
Alege varianta corectă:
Adjectives follow the noun and must match the gender (neuter/masculine for autobuz).
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are late for work because the bus was too crowded.
'Plin' explains the inability to board, which causes the delay.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vine autobuzul 104? B: Da, dar ______.
'Plin ochi' is a common idiomatic way to say it's very full.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Plin vs. Gol
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesNu pot să urc în acest ______, este ______.
We need the singular masculine/neuter form to match 'acest'.
Alege varianta corectă:
Adjectives follow the noun and must match the gender (neuter/masculine for autobuz).
You are late for work because the bus was too crowded.
'Plin' explains the inability to board, which causes the delay.
A: Vine autobuzul 104? B: Da, dar ______.
'Plin ochi' is a common idiomatic way to say it's very full.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'mașină plină' works if the car has 5 people and no more room.
No, it's a neutral, factual description of a situation.
The plural is 'autobuze pline'.
You say 'Autobuzul se umple'.
Yes, 'e ticsit' or 'e omor' (it's a killing/murder - meaning it's crazy crowded).
Yes, it's correct but 'autobuz plin' already implies it's full of people.
You would say 'rezervor plin', not 'autobuz plin'.
Use 'un autobuz plin' (a full bus) or 'autobuzul plin' (the full bus).
Yes, it is a universal phrase across all regions.
'Aglomerat' means crowded but you can still get on. 'Plin' means it's at capacity.
Expressions liées
plin ochi
specialized formFull to the brim/eyes
autobuz gol
contrastEmpty bus
oră de vârf
similarRush hour
a urca în autobuz
builds onTo get on the bus
controlor de bilete
similarTicket inspector
