Signification
A request to let fresh air in.
Contexte culturel
The fear of 'curent' (drafts) is a real social factor. Opening a window in a public space often requires a consensus from everyone in the room. Similar to Romania, but you might hear more Russian-influenced terms for household items, though 'fereastră' remains standard. In older Saxon-style houses, windows are often double-layered. You might need to specify 'both' windows. Younger Romanians are less afraid of 'curent' and will often use 'geam' exclusively.
Politeness counts
Always add 'te rog' (singular) or 'vă rog' (plural) to avoid sounding bossy.
The Draft Debate
Be prepared for someone to ask you to close it immediately due to 'curent'.
Signification
A request to let fresh air in.
Politeness counts
Always add 'te rog' (singular) or 'vă rog' (plural) to avoid sounding bossy.
The Draft Debate
Be prepared for someone to ask you to close it immediately due to 'curent'.
Use 'Geam'
Use 'geam' instead of 'fereastră' to sound more like a local in casual settings.
Consensus
In a shared office, it's polite to ask 'Vă deranjează dacă deschid fereastra?' (Does it bother you if I open the window?).
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to complete the request.
Te rog, ________ fereastra.
'Deschide' means open, which fits the context of a request for a window.
Which is the polite (plural) form of the phrase?
Select the correct version:
The '-ți' suffix makes the verb plural or polite.
Match the Romanian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
These are the three main states of a window.
Complete the dialogue.
A: E foarte cald aici. B: Da, ai dreptate. ________?
The subjunctive 'Să deschid' is used here to offer an action.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Parts of the Window
Window Parts
- • Geam (Glass)
- • Ramă (Frame)
- • Mânere (Handles)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesTe rog, ________ fereastra.
'Deschide' means open, which fits the context of a request for a window.
Select the correct version:
The '-ți' suffix makes the verb plural or polite.
Associez chaque element a gauche avec son pair a droite :
These are the three main states of a window.
A: E foarte cald aici. B: Da, ai dreptate. ________?
The subjunctive 'Să deschid' is used here to offer an action.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, in 99% of contexts. 'Geam' is the glass, 'fereastră' is the whole window structure.
Use 'Puteți să deschideți fereastra, vă rog?'.
It's a cultural belief called 'curent' that moving air causes various illnesses.
The plural is 'ferestre'.
Yes, 'a deschide' is used for windows, doors, bottles, and eyes.
It is the singular imperative, so it's informal. Use 'deschideți' for formal.
Use 'Întredeschide fereastra'.
Say 'Fereastra este deschisă'.
Yes, 'fereastra' means 'the window'. Without it, 'fereastră' just means 'window'.
Yes, it is identical in both Romania and the Republic of Moldova.
Expressions liées
Închide fereastra
contrastClose the window
Aerisește camera
similarVentilate the room
Deschide ușa
builds onOpen the door
Uită-te pe fereastră
similarLook out the window
Geam termopan
specialized formDouble-glazed window
