Signification
A road that is not wide.
Contexte culturel
In cities like Brașov, 'străzi înguste' were designed for fire defense. Strada Sforii is so narrow that you can touch both walls at once. Old Bucharest was a mix of 'străzi înguste' and large gardens. Many of these streets were destroyed during the communist era to make room for wide boulevards. In villages, a 'stradă îngustă' is often called an 'uliță'. It's where neighbors gather to talk over the fence. Narrow streets are a hallmark of European medieval architecture, contrasting with the wide grid systems of North American cities.
Agreement is Key
Always remember that 'stradă' is feminine. If you use 'drum' (road), use 'îngust'.
Driving Warning
If you see a sign with 'stradă îngustă', it often means no parking is allowed.
Signification
A road that is not wide.
Agreement is Key
Always remember that 'stradă' is feminine. If you use 'drum' (road), use 'îngust'.
Driving Warning
If you see a sign with 'stradă îngustă', it often means no parking is allowed.
Strada Sforii
If you visit Brașov, don't just call it a street; call it 'cea mai îngustă stradă' to impress locals.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the adjective 'îngust'.
Această stradă este foarte _______.
'Stradă' is feminine singular, so the adjective must be 'îngustă'.
Which is the correct way to say 'the narrow street'?
Alege varianta corectă:
'Strada' is the definite form (the street), and the adjective follows.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are in Brașov looking for a famous tiny alley. What do you ask?
You are looking for a narrow street, not a boulevard or a park.
Complete the dialogue.
Șofer: Putem intra cu mașina aici? Pasager: Nu, este o _______.
If you can't enter with a car, it's likely because the street is narrow.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Gender Agreement
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAceastă stradă este foarte _______.
'Stradă' is feminine singular, so the adjective must be 'îngustă'.
Alege varianta corectă:
'Strada' is the definite form (the street), and the adjective follows.
You are in Brașov looking for a famous tiny alley. What do you ask?
You are looking for a narrow street, not a boulevard or a park.
Șofer: Putem intra cu mașina aici? Pasager: Nu, este o _______.
If you can't enter with a car, it's likely because the street is narrow.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsIt is neutral and can be used in any context.
Technically yes, but it sounds like poetry. In daily life, the adjective comes after the noun.
The opposite is 'stradă largă' (wide street).
An 'uliță' is a narrow street specifically in a village.
You say 'o stradă foarte îngustă'.
No, for those use 'cărare îngustă'.
Because 'stradă' is a feminine noun.
No, for a hallway use 'coridor îngust'.
Yes, especially in the Lipscani area.
'Îngust' is a dimension; 'strâmt' often implies it's too tight for comfort.
Expressions liées
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contrastWide street
Centru vechi
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Sens unic
builds onOne-way street
Pietonală
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