Signification
A very friendly way to say you're welcome.
Contexte culturel
In rural Romania, hospitality is sacred. If you thank someone for food, 'Cu mare drag' is more than a phrase; it's an invitation to feel like part of the family. In cities like Bucharest, 'Cu mare drag' has become a 'cool' way to be polite, replacing the older, more stiff 'Cu plăcere' in trendy businesses. In the Republic of Moldova, you might hear 'Cu mare drag' used even more frequently, often with a very soft, melodic intonation that emphasizes the 'drag'. On Romanian Facebook groups, 'Cu drag' is the standard sign-off for helpful advice, creating a sense of community among strangers.
The Smile Factor
Always say 'Cu mare drag' with a genuine smile. The phrase loses its power if delivered with a flat expression.
Email Etiquette
In Romania, ending a helpful email with 'Cu drag,' followed by your name is a very common way to be professional yet approachable.
Signification
A very friendly way to say you're welcome.
The Smile Factor
Always say 'Cu mare drag' with a genuine smile. The phrase loses its power if delivered with a flat expression.
Email Etiquette
In Romania, ending a helpful email with 'Cu drag,' followed by your name is a very common way to be professional yet approachable.
Teste-toi
Complete the response to the following sentence.
— Mulțumesc mult pentru ajutor! — Cu mare ____!
The fixed expression is 'Cu mare drag'.
Choose the most appropriate response for a friendly neighbor.
Vecinul: 'Bună dimineața! Mulțumesc că ai udat florile mele.' Tu: '________'
'Cu mare drag' is the perfect warm response for a neighborly favor.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: You just finished a successful business meeting and the client thanks you for your insights.
This combines the warm 'Cu mare drag' with a professional follow-up.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Ways to say You're Welcome
Warm/Emotional
- • Cu mare drag
- • Cu drag
Standard/Neutral
- • Cu plăcere
- • Pentru puțin
Informal/Slang
- • N-ai de ce
- • N-ai pentru ce
Banque d exercices
3 exercices— Mulțumesc mult pentru ajutor! — Cu mare ____!
The fixed expression is 'Cu mare drag'.
Vecinul: 'Bună dimineața! Mulțumesc că ai udat florile mele.' Tu: '________'
'Cu mare drag' is the perfect warm response for a neighborly favor.
Situation: You just finished a successful business meeting and the client thanks you for your insights.
This combines the warm 'Cu mare drag' with a professional follow-up.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
3 questionsIt depends on the boss, but generally, it's fine if you have a good relationship. If the environment is very strict, stick to 'Cu plăcere'.
No, 'Drag' alone doesn't mean anything as a response. You must say at least 'Cu drag'.
No, it's not romantic. It's about 'dearness' and 'pleasure in helping', not romantic love.
Expressions liées
Cu plăcere
synonymWith pleasure
Pentru puțin
similarFor little / It was nothing
N-ai pentru ce
similarDon't mention it
Cu mult drag
specialized formWith much dearness
