Signification
Expressing a desire for something to be true.
Contexte culturel
Romanians often use 'Sper că da' to avoid the 'evil eye' (deochi). Being too certain can be seen as bad luck. In the Republic of Moldova, the phrase is identical, but the intonation might be slightly more melodic due to Russian influence. Speakers here might add 'No' at the beginning, a classic regional filler. Young people in Bucharest might use it ironically or follow it with 'Doamne ajută' (God help us) for comedic effect.
The 'Că' Rule
Never forget the 'că'. It's the glue that holds the phrase together.
False Friends
Don't use 'așa' as a substitute for 'so'. It's the #1 mistake for English speakers.
Signification
Expressing a desire for something to be true.
The 'Că' Rule
Never forget the 'că'. It's the glue that holds the phrase together.
False Friends
Don't use 'așa' as a substitute for 'so'. It's the #1 mistake for English speakers.
Intonation Matters
A rising intonation on 'da' makes you sound more enthusiastic.
Politeness
Use this phrase to avoid saying a flat 'I don't know'—it sounds much friendlier.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence to say 'I hope so'.
Vei veni la petrecere? Sper ___ ___.
The standard phrase is 'Sper că da'.
Which of these is the correct way to say 'I hope so' in Romanian?
Alege varianta corectă:
'Sper așa' is a common mistake influenced by English.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural response.
Andrei: 'Crezi că va fi cald mâine?' Tu: '_______, vreau să merg la plajă.'
Since you want to go to the beach, you hope it will be warm.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Someone asks if you passed your exam.
You would hope to pass your exam.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Hope vs. Belief
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesVei veni la petrecere? Sper ___ ___.
The standard phrase is 'Sper că da'.
Alege varianta corectă:
'Sper așa' is a common mistake influenced by English.
Andrei: 'Crezi că va fi cald mâine?' Tu: '_______, vreau să merg la plajă.'
Since you want to go to the beach, you hope it will be warm.
Someone asks if you passed your exam.
You would hope to pass your exam.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
12 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in almost any context, from a business meeting to a chat with friends.
No, 'să' is used with verbs in the subjunctive. With 'da', you must use 'că'.
'Sper că da' means 'I hope so' (desire), while 'Cred că da' means 'I think so' (belief/probability).
Simply say 'Sper că nu'.
Yes, like in Spanish or Italian, the Romanian 'r' is a tap or a slight roll.
Yes, it's perfectly fine for professional but friendly emails.
In this context, yes. It's a conjunction introducing a subordinate clause.
Because of historical contact with Slavic languages, which influenced Romanian vocabulary.
Yes, if you are speaking on behalf of a group (e.g., 'We hope so').
Yes, that's exactly when you should use it! It expresses hope despite uncertainty.
You can say 'Chiar sper că da!' (I really hope so!).
Young people might say 'Sper să fie bine' or 'Să fie cu noroc'.
Expressions liées
Sper că nu
contrastI hope not
Sper să fie așa
similarI hope it will be so
Așa sper și eu
builds onI hope so too
Doamne ajută
similarGod help / God willing
Speranța moare ultima
relatedHope dies last
