Signification
A formal or standard way to agree.
Contexte culturel
In Romania, saying 'Desigur' is often accompanied by a slight nod and a smile. It is part of the 'protocol of kindness' that is expected in social interactions. In the Republic of Moldova, 'desigur' is used just as frequently, though you might also hear 'desigur' used in a more Russian-influenced intonation pattern. In Transylvania, speech is often slower and more deliberate. 'Desigur' might be replaced by 'No, sigur' in casual speech, but 'Desigur' remains the formal standard. In modern office culture in cities like Bucharest or Cluj, 'desigur' is the standard affirmative in emails to show professionalism without being overly stiff.
The 'Că' Rule
Always use 'Desigur că' if you are following it with a full sentence. It makes you sound much more fluent.
Politeness over Speed
In Romania, taking the time to say 'Desigur' instead of 'Da' shows you are a person of 'character' (om de treabă).
Signification
A formal or standard way to agree.
The 'Că' Rule
Always use 'Desigur că' if you are following it with a full sentence. It makes you sound much more fluent.
Politeness over Speed
In Romania, taking the time to say 'Desigur' instead of 'Da' shows you are a person of 'character' (om de treabă).
Don't Overuse
If you say 'Desigur' to every single sentence, you might sound like a robot or a very nervous student.
Teste-toi
Choose the most polite response to: 'Mă puteți ajuta cu bagajul?'
Mă puteți ajuta cu bagajul?
'Desigur' is the most polite and helpful response in this formal context.
Fill in the blank to say 'Of course I am coming'.
_______ că vin.
When followed by 'că', 'Desigur' is the standard way to express 'Of course that...'.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: A waiter asks if you want the bill.
This is the most natural and polite way to accept the bill in a restaurant.
Complete the dialogue between two colleagues.
A: Ai terminat proiectul? B: ______, l-am trimis acum 5 minute.
B is confirming with certainty that the task is done.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Formal vs Informal Agreement
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMă puteți ajuta cu bagajul?
'Desigur' is the most polite and helpful response in this formal context.
_______ că vin.
When followed by 'că', 'Desigur' is the standard way to express 'Of course that...'.
Situation: A waiter asks if you want the bill.
This is the most natural and polite way to accept the bill in a restaurant.
A: Ai terminat proiectul? B: ______, l-am trimis acum 5 minute.
B is confirming with certainty that the task is done.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, 'desigur' is the standard formal/neutral choice, while 'sigur' is more casual.
Absolutely! It's very common in professional or polite text messages.
No, it is an adverb and remains 'desigur' regardless of who you are talking to.
They are very similar, but 'bineînțeles' literally means 'well-understood' and can sound slightly more formal.
No, that sounds strange. You would say 'Desigur că nu' (Of course not).
Yes, it is standard in both Romania and the Republic of Moldova.
It is a hard 'g', like in 'gold' or 'goat'.
No, only the adjective 'sigur' can mean 'safe'. 'Desigur' only means 'of course'.
It is always one word: desigur.
Yes, it's a great way to start a sentence to show agreement with the previous speaker.
Expressions liées
sigur
similarsure/certain
bineînțeles
synonymof course
firește
synonymnaturally
cu siguranță
specialized formwith certainty
fără îndoială
similarwithout a doubt
