Signification
Used to express joy about receiving positive information.
Contexte culturel
Romanians are generally very warm and expressive. Using 'Ce veste bună!' with a smile is a key way to integrate into social circles. In this region, you might hear 'No' added to the beginning: 'No, ce veste bună!'. It adds a sense of calm satisfaction. The accent might change the pronunciation of 'veste' slightly, but the phrase remains the primary way to express joy. In modern tech hubs like Cluj or Bucharest, 'Ce veste bună!' is frequently used in Slack or Microsoft Teams to keep morale high.
Smile while saying it
Romanian is an expressive language; your facial expression is as important as the words.
Check the gender
Always use 'bună' (feminine) because 'veste' is feminine. Never say 'veste bun'.
Signification
Used to express joy about receiving positive information.
Smile while saying it
Romanian is an expressive language; your facial expression is as important as the words.
Check the gender
Always use 'bună' (feminine) because 'veste' is feminine. Never say 'veste bun'.
Add 'Mă bucur'
For extra points with natives, say 'Ce veste bună, mă bucur mult!'
Social Media
This is the perfect comment for a friend's happy post on Instagram or Facebook.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct way to say 'What good news!' in Romanian.
Someone tells you they passed their exam. You say:
'Veste' is feminine, so it needs 'bună'. No article is needed after 'Ce'.
Complete the exclamation with the correct adjective form.
Ce veste _______! (good)
The noun 'veste' is feminine singular.
Match the news to the most appropriate reaction.
News: 'Am câștigat la loto!' (I won the lottery!)
Winning the lottery is very positive news.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Mâine mergem la munte! B: ________!
Going to the mountains is a positive update requiring a joyful reaction.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to say 'Ce veste bună!'
Family
- • New baby
- • Visit
- • Health
Work
- • Promotion
- • Bonus
- • Deal
Personal
- • Exams
- • Hobbies
- • Wins
Veste vs. Vestă
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesSomeone tells you they passed their exam. You say:
'Veste' is feminine, so it needs 'bună'. No article is needed after 'Ce'.
Ce veste _______! (good)
The noun 'veste' is feminine singular.
News: 'Am câștigat la loto!' (I won the lottery!)
Winning the lottery is very positive news.
A: Mâine mergem la munte! B: ________!
Going to the mountains is a positive update requiring a joyful reaction.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
14 questionsYes, it is very common and polite to use when a client or partner shares good news.
It is neutral. You can use it in almost any context.
The plural is 'Ce vești bune!' (What good news items!).
Yes, but that means 'A piece of good news' (a statement), not an exclamation.
It's rare. Romanians usually use it sincerely. Sarcasm might be misunderstood.
'Ce veste bună' specifically refers to information received, while 'Ce bine' is for any good situation.
You can use 'minunată' (wonderful) or 'excelentă' (excellent) for more emphasis.
It sounds like the 'a' in 'sofa' or 'about'. It's a neutral mid-vowel.
Yes, it's often used as a polite social convention, similar to 'That's nice' in English.
Younger people might say 'Ce tare!' or 'Super!', but 'Ce veste bună' is never out of style.
No, that's 'vestă' (vest). 'Veste' always means news or fame.
It's grammatically correct but sounds very old-fashioned or poetic.
Yes, it is identical in the Republic of Moldova.
The opposite would be 'Ce veste proastă!' (What bad news!) or 'Ce păcat!' (What a pity!).
Expressions liées
Ce bine!
similarHow good! / That's great!
Ce veste minunată!
specialized formWhat wonderful news!
Mă bucur mult!
builds onI am very glad!
Felicitări!
similarCongratulations!
Ce surpriză!
similarWhat a surprise!
Ce păcat!
contrastWhat a pity!
