Signification
A casual way to say hello.
Contexte culturel
In big cities like Bucharest, 'Salutare' is often accompanied by a 'fist bump' or a casual nod. It's the verbal equivalent of a relaxed posture. On Romanian Discord servers or Facebook groups, 'Salutare' is the most common way to introduce yourself to a new community. In Transylvania, you might hear 'Salutare' mixed with 'Servus'. People there tend to speak a bit slower, making the three syllables of 'Sa-lu-ta-re' sound very melodic. The Romanian IT sector has almost entirely replaced 'Bună ziua' with 'Salutare' or 'Salut' to foster a flat hierarchy, similar to Silicon Valley.
The Group Power
Use 'Salutare' when you want to greet a group without making it a big deal. It's the ultimate 'low-friction' greeting.
Not for Bosses
Unless your boss is under 40 and wears sneakers to work, stick to 'Bună ziua' initially.
Signification
A casual way to say hello.
The Group Power
Use 'Salutare' when you want to greet a group without making it a big deal. It's the ultimate 'low-friction' greeting.
Not for Bosses
Unless your boss is under 40 and wears sneakers to work, stick to 'Bună ziua' initially.
The Smile Factor
Always say 'Salutare' with a smile. The word itself has an 'upward' energy that feels weird if you're being grumpy.
Teste-toi
Which greeting is most appropriate for a Romanian YouTuber starting a video?
________ tuturor și bine ați venit!
'Salutare tuturor' is the classic vlogger opening.
Match the greeting to the situation.
You are meeting your best friend at a mall.
'Salutare' is perfect for a casual meeting with a friend.
Complete the sentence with the correct word.
Salutare, _______! Ce mai faceți voi?
'Salutare' is informal, so it pairs best with 'băieți' (boys/guys).
What would the second person say?
Person A: Salutare, Andrei! Person B: ________, ce surpriză!
It's natural to mirror the greeting 'Salutare'.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
When to use Salutare
Digital
- • Discord
Social
- • Parties
- • Cafes
- • Gym
Media
- • Vlogs
- • Podcasts
- • Gaming
Banque d exercices
4 exercices________ tuturor și bine ați venit!
'Salutare tuturor' is the classic vlogger opening.
You are meeting your best friend at a mall.
'Salutare' is perfect for a casual meeting with a friend.
Salutare, _______! Ce mai faceți voi?
'Salutare' is informal, so it pairs best with 'băieți' (boys/guys).
Person A: Salutare, Andrei! Person B: ________, ce surpriză!
It's natural to mirror the greeting 'Salutare'.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is completely gender-neutral. Everyone uses it!
Yes! Unlike 'Bună ziua' (Good day) or 'Bună seara' (Good evening), 'Salutare' works 24/7.
Only for informal ones to friends or close colleagues. For official business, use 'Bună ziua'.
'Salut' is like 'Hi', while 'Salutare' is more like 'Greetings' or 'Hi there'. 'Salutare' feels a bit more energetic.
No, 'Salutare' is an interjection and never changes its form.
Yes, if the restaurant is casual (like a pizza place or a pub). In a fancy restaurant, use 'Bună ziua'.
It's on the border. It's very informal/casual, but not 'bad' language. It's 'cool' language.
Because it's rhythmic and addresses a whole audience at once perfectly.
It's rare. Use 'Salut' or 'Pa' for goodbye instead.
Less so. In villages, traditional greetings like 'Bună ziua' or 'Doamne ajută' are more common.
Expressions liées
Salut
similarHi
Bună
similarHi (short for Bună ziua)
Noroc
synonymLuck / Hi
Salutări
builds onGreetings
Servus
specialized formHi / Bye
