Signification
A flight that is behind schedule.
Contexte culturel
At Henri Coandă Airport (Otopeni), delays are common in winter. Romanians often use this time to socialize or eat 'merdenele' (cheese pastries) from the airport kiosks. Romanians are very aware of EU Regulation 261, which gives rights for delayed flights. You will often hear people discussing 'despăgubiri' (compensations) when a flight is late. In Chișinău, the airport is smaller, and an 'avion întârziat' can affect the whole day's schedule. People are generally very helpful and will share information readily. The phrase is a universal 'traveler's bond'. Even if you don't speak much Romanian, saying 'avion întârziat' to a fellow passenger will immediately earn you a sympathetic look.
Check the gender
Remember 'avion' is masculine. If you use 'cursă' (flight/route), say 'cursă întârziată'.
Târziu vs Întârziat
Never say 'avion târziu'. It's a classic giveaway that you're translating literally from English.
Signification
A flight that is behind schedule.
Check the gender
Remember 'avion' is masculine. If you use 'cursă' (flight/route), say 'cursă întârziată'.
Târziu vs Întârziat
Never say 'avion târziu'. It's a classic giveaway that you're translating literally from English.
Use 'Zbor'
In 90% of cases, 'zbor întârziat' sounds slightly more natural to native speakers than 'avion întârziat'.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the adjective.
Am un avion ________ (întârziat).
'Avion' is masculine singular, so we use 'întârziat'.
Which sentence is correct for 'The plane is late'?
Select the correct Romanian translation:
'Întârziat' is the correct word for a delay. 'Târziu' is for time of day, and 'amânat' is for postponed.
Match the Romanian words with their English meanings.
Match the following:
These are the core vocabulary words for this topic.
Fill in the missing phrase in this airport dialogue.
Pasager: Bună ziua. De ce nu plecăm? Agent: Îmi pare rău, avem un ________ ________.
The context of not departing implies a delay.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Am un avion întârziat'?
This is the definition of a delayed flight.
🎉 Score : /5
Aides visuelles
Travel Statuses
On Time
- • La timp
- • Programat
Problem
- • Întârziat
- • Anulat
- • Amânat
Banque d exercices
5 exercicesAm un avion ________ (întârziat).
'Avion' is masculine singular, so we use 'întârziat'.
Select the correct Romanian translation:
'Întârziat' is the correct word for a delay. 'Târziu' is for time of day, and 'amânat' is for postponed.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the core vocabulary words for this topic.
Pasager: Bună ziua. De ce nu plecăm? Agent: Îmi pare rău, avem un ________ ________.
The context of not departing implies a delay.
When would you say 'Am un avion întârziat'?
This is the definition of a delayed flight.
🎉 Score : /5
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsYes, you can say 'autobuz întârziat' or 'tren întârziat'. The adjective 'întârziat' works for all transport.
It is neutral. You can use it with friends or with airport staff.
The plural is 'avioane întârziate'. Note that 'avion' becomes 'avioane' (neuter/feminine plural pattern).
Say 'Avionul are o întârziere de două ore' or 'Avionul este întârziat cu două ore'.
In casual talk, just say 'E întârziat' (It's delayed) if the context of the plane is clear.
'Avion' is the physical plane; 'zbor' is the flight service. Both are used interchangeably for delays.
Yes, in 99% of cases in modern Romanian, it follows the noun.
It's better to say 'El a întârziat' (He is late/He delayed). Calling someone 'un om întârziat' can imply they are mentally slow.
Use 'avion sosit mai devreme' or 'zbor în avans'.
It is 'un avion' (masculine).
Ask: 'Este avionul întârziat?'
'Amânat' means postponed, usually to a later date or a much later time slot.
Expressions liées
zbor amânat
similarpostponed flight
zbor anulat
contrastcancelled flight
întârziere mare
builds onlong delay
a pierde avionul
relatedto miss the plane
escală
relatedlayover
