Signification
A standard response to being asked how you are.
Contexte culturel
Romanians often follow 'Bine, mulțumesc' with a small complaint about work or the weather. This is not being negative; it's a way to build intimacy and show you aren't bragging about your perfect life. In the Republic of Moldova, you might hear 'Mulțumesc' used even more frequently than in Romania, often influenced by the polite structures of Russian, though the Romanian phrase remains standard. In Transylvania, people might use 'No, bine' as a filler or a way to start the response. 'No' here doesn't mean 'no,' but is a regional particle similar to 'Well...' Younger Romanians in cities like Bucharest almost exclusively use 'Mersi' or the English 'Fine' in casual texts, but they will revert to 'Mulțumesc' when speaking to elders.
The Smile Factor
In Romania, a small smile while saying 'Bine, mulțumesc' goes a long way. It signals that you are genuinely open to the interaction.
Don't forget the 'Și tu?'
It's considered slightly rude to just say 'I'm fine' and not ask the other person back. Always add 'Și tu?' (And you?) or 'Și dumneavoastră?' (And you? - formal).
Signification
A standard response to being asked how you are.
The Smile Factor
In Romania, a small smile while saying 'Bine, mulțumesc' goes a long way. It signals that you are genuinely open to the interaction.
Don't forget the 'Și tu?'
It's considered slightly rude to just say 'I'm fine' and not ask the other person back. Always add 'Și tu?' (And you?) or 'Și dumneavoastră?' (And you? - formal).
Use 'Mersi' for friends
If you want to sound like a local in Bucharest, use 'Bine, mersi' with people your own age.
Teste-toi
Choose the most natural response to 'Ce mai faci?'
— Bună! Ce mai faci?
'Bine, mulțumesc' is the standard polite response. 'Sunt bun' means 'I am a good person.'
Complete the sentence with the correct word.
— Cum ești astăzi? — ______, mulțumesc!
We use the adverb 'bine' to describe our state.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
A: Vreți un pahar cu apă? B: Nu, ______, mulțumesc.
When declining an offer, 'sunt bine' (I'm fine) is the polite way to say no.
Match the phrase to the correct register.
Which phrase would you use with your boss?
Using the full verb and the formal 'vă' is appropriate for a professional setting.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Ways to say 'I'm Good'
Formal
- • Sunt foarte bine, vă mulțumesc.
- • Totul este în regulă.
Neutral
- • Bine, mulțumesc.
- • Destul de bine.
Informal
- • Bine, mersi.
- • Merge.
- • E ok.
Banque d exercices
4 exercices— Bună! Ce mai faci?
'Bine, mulțumesc' is the standard polite response. 'Sunt bun' means 'I am a good person.'
— Cum ești astăzi? — ______, mulțumesc!
We use the adverb 'bine' to describe our state.
A: Vreți un pahar cu apă? B: Nu, ______, mulțumesc.
When declining an offer, 'sunt bine' (I'm fine) is the polite way to say no.
Which phrase would you use with your boss?
Using the full verb and the formal 'vă' is appropriate for a professional setting.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNot at all, but 'Bine, mersi' is more common in casual settings.
Yes, but it can sound a bit short or blunt. Adding 'mulțumesc' makes it much warmer.
You can say 'Așa și așa' (So-so) or 'Nu prea bine' (Not too well), but still add 'mulțumesc' for the question!
That is a regional or older dialect version. Stick to 'Mulțumesc' for standard Romanian.
Mostly, but it can also mean 'okay' or 'alright' in agreement.
Use 'Sunt foarte bine, mulțumesc.'
The 'ț' (ts) sound is the trickiest part. Practice saying 'cats' and then 'tsumesc'.
Yes, it's a very common way to start a reply to a polite inquiry.
In texting, you might see 'Bn, ms'.
It is 'Și dumneavoastră?'.
Expressions liées
Cu plăcere
builds onYou're welcome
Ce mai faci?
similarHow are you?
Foarte bine
specialized formVery well
Rău
contrastBad
Mersi
synonymThanks
