Signification
Literal description of outdoor space.
Contexte culturel
The 'grădina din fața blocului' is a unique social space where neighbors bond over gardening in the middle of concrete neighborhoods. In villages, a 'grădină mică' is often specifically for 'zarzavat' (soup greens like parsley and dill). The garden is often used as a symbol of lost innocence or a protected childhood space in Romanian memoirs. Young Romanians in cities like Cluj or Bucharest are embracing 'grădini mici pe balcon' as part of a sustainability movement.
Gender Match
Always remember that 'grădină' is a 'she'. She needs 'mică', not 'mic'.
Complimenting
Romanians are proud of their gardens. Complimenting a 'grădină mică' is a great icebreaker.
Signification
Literal description of outdoor space.
Gender Match
Always remember that 'grădină' is a 'she'. She needs 'mică', not 'mic'.
Complimenting
Romanians are proud of their gardens. Complimenting a 'grădină mică' is a great icebreaker.
Diminutives
Use 'grădiniță' if the garden is exceptionally cute or tiny to sound more native.
Teste-toi
Choose the correct form of the adjective for 'grădină'.
Maria are o grădină ____.
'Grădină' is feminine singular, so it needs 'mică'.
Fill in the plural form of the phrase.
Noi avem două ____ ____.
The plural of 'grădină' is 'grădini' and the plural of 'mică' is 'mici'.
Complete the dialogue with the correct phrase.
A: Îți place apartamentul? B: Da, mai ales că are o ____ ____.
Standard noun-adjective order with feminine agreement.
Match the phrase to the most likely situation.
Where would you most likely see the sign 'Grădină mică în spate'?
Cafes often have small back gardens for customers.
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Aides visuelles
Grădină vs. Parc
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesMaria are o grădină ____.
'Grădină' is feminine singular, so it needs 'mică'.
Noi avem două ____ ____.
The plural of 'grădină' is 'grădini' and the plural of 'mică' is 'mici'.
A: Îți place apartamentul? B: Da, mai ales că are o ____ ____.
Standard noun-adjective order with feminine agreement.
Where would you most likely see the sign 'Grădină mică în spate'?
Cafes often have small back gardens for customers.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but it sounds like poetry or a fairy tale. In daily life, say 'grădină mică'.
No, it can be for vegetables (grădină de legume) or just grass.
A 'grădină' has plants and soil. A 'curte' is the general yard, which could be paved with stone.
You say 'grădina mică'. Note the 'a' at the end of 'grădina'.
90% of the time, yes. But literally, it just means 'little garden'.
Yes! 'Grădină pe balcon' is a very common phrase now.
The plural is 'grădini mici'.
It is neutral. You can use it in any situation.
Use 'o' for 'a garden' and 'grădina' for 'the garden'.
No, a farm is 'fermă'. A garden is for personal or small-scale use.
Expressions liées
grădiniță
specialized formkindergarten or very small garden
curte mică
similarsmall yard
parc mic
similarsmall park
spațiu verde
synonymgreen space
