Signification
Expressing disagreement or doubt.
Contexte culturel
Romanians use 'Nu cred' as a way to bond. By doubting your story, they are actually asking you to perform it more vividly. In this region, 'Nu cred' might be replaced by 'No, nu cred', adding the specific regional particle 'No'. Young people in Bucharest often use 'Nu cred' sarcastically when something obvious happens. Disbelief is often expressed with more religious overtones, but 'Nu cred' remains the core secular version.
The 'Nu cred' Pause
Use 'Nu cred' as a filler when you need a second to think of what to say next in Romanian.
Don't be too aggressive
If you say 'Nu cred' too loudly to a stranger, they might think you are calling them a liar. Keep it friendly!
Signification
Expressing disagreement or doubt.
The 'Nu cred' Pause
Use 'Nu cred' as a filler when you need a second to think of what to say next in Romanian.
Don't be too aggressive
If you say 'Nu cred' too loudly to a stranger, they might think you are calling them a liar. Keep it friendly!
Body Language
Pair 'Nu cred' with a slight tilt of the head and raised eyebrows for maximum authenticity.
Teste-toi
Complete the dialogue with the most natural reaction.
Andrei: 'Am găsit 100 de euro pe stradă!' Tu: '_______! Ești un norocos!'
'Nu cred' is the standard reaction to surprising good news.
Add the missing word to make this an opinion sentence.
Nu cred ___ el vine la petrecere.
'Că' is the conjunction needed to connect 'Nu cred' to a following clause.
Match the tone of 'Nu cred' to the situation.
You are at a market and the price is too high. How do you say it?
A skeptical tone signals to the vendor that you are ready to bargain.
🎉 Score : /3
Aides visuelles
Banque d exercices
3 exercicesAndrei: 'Am găsit 100 de euro pe stradă!' Tu: '_______! Ești un norocos!'
'Nu cred' is the standard reaction to surprising good news.
Nu cred ___ el vine la petrecere.
'Că' is the conjunction needed to connect 'Nu cred' to a following clause.
You are at a market and the price is too high. How do you say it?
A skeptical tone signals to the vendor that you are ready to bargain.
🎉 Score : /3
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, but it's better to say 'Nu cred că' or 'Nu prea cred' for 'I don't think so'.
Not usually. It's a very common reaction, but tone of voice matters a lot.
'Nu cred' is for general doubt or small surprises. 'Nu-mi vine să cred' is for huge, life-changing news.
No, 'Nu cred' is perfectly fine on its own. Adding 'Eu' adds emphasis.
Say 'Nu te cred'.
Only in a very informal email to a friend. In business, use 'Sunt sceptic'.
Yes, 'Pe bune?' or 'Fugi de aici!' (Get out of here!) are common slang alternatives.
Yes, 'Nu cred în Dumnezeu' means 'I don't believe in God'.
It's a cultural habit of showing interest and engagement in a conversation.
The opposite is 'Cred că da' (I think so) or simply 'Cred' (I believe).
Expressions liées
Nu-mi vine să cred
similarI can't believe it
Nu cred că
builds onI don't believe that...
Cred că nu
contrastI think not
Pe bune?
similarFor real?
