Signification
Unpleasant conditions like rain or storm.
Contexte culturel
Romanians often use weather as a way to express solidarity in shared discomfort. Complaining about 'vreme rea' is a safe, neutral way to bond with strangers. In villages, 'vreme rea' is often associated with 'vreme câinoasă'. There's a superstition that bad weather on certain saint days predicts the harvest. In the capital, 'vreme rea' is synonymous with 'trafic de coșmar' (nightmare traffic). The city's infrastructure struggles with heavy rain. In the Carpathians, 'vreme rea' is respected and feared. Hikers are always warned not to ignore 'vreme rea' alerts, as conditions change in minutes.
The 'Rea' Rule
Remember that 'rea' is only for feminine singular. If you talk about 'vremuri' (plural), it becomes 'vremuri rele'.
Don't say 'timp rău'
Even though 'temps' works in French, 'timp rău' sounds like a broken translation in Romanian.
Signification
Unpleasant conditions like rain or storm.
The 'Rea' Rule
Remember that 'rea' is only for feminine singular. If you talk about 'vremuri' (plural), it becomes 'vremuri rele'.
Don't say 'timp rău'
Even though 'temps' works in French, 'timp rău' sounds like a broken translation in Romanian.
Sound like a native
Use 'vreme câinoasă' when it's both cold and rainy to instantly sound more fluent.
Small Talk Gold
If you don't know what to say to a Romanian, just mention the 'vreme rea'. It works every time.
Teste-toi
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the adjective.
Astăzi nu mergem la plajă pentru că este vreme ___.
'Vreme' is feminine singular, so 'rea' is the correct form.
Which sentence is the most natural way to complain about the rain?
Select the correct option:
'Vreme rea' is the standard collocation for bad weather.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
A: Vrei să ieșim la plimbare? B: Nu, uită-te pe fereastră! Este ___.
The context of 'Nu' (No) and 'uită-te pe fereastră' (look out the window) implies the weather is unpleasant.
Match the phrase to the situation.
When would you say 'Cod galben de vreme rea'?
This is a formal warning used by meteorologists.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Vreme vs. Timp
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesAstăzi nu mergem la plajă pentru că este vreme ___.
'Vreme' is feminine singular, so 'rea' is the correct form.
Select the correct option:
'Vreme rea' is the standard collocation for bad weather.
A: Vrei să ieșim la plimbare? B: Nu, uită-te pe fereastră! Este ___.
The context of 'Nu' (No) and 'uită-te pe fereastră' (look out the window) implies the weather is unpleasant.
When would you say 'Cod galben de vreme rea'?
This is a formal warning used by meteorologists.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsNo, 'vreme rea' usually implies rain, cold, or storms. For a very hot, unpleasant day, use 'caniculă' or 'vreme caniculară'.
Yes, 'vreme' is always a feminine noun in Romanian.
They are very similar. 'Vreme rea' is more standard and formal, while 'timp urât' is more colloquial.
You say 'Vremea a fost rea'.
No, for bad timing you would say 'moment nepotrivit'.
Use 'vreme rea' for 'bad weather' in general, and 'vremea rea' for 'THE bad weather' (specific).
Vreme nefavorabilă, timp urât, vreme câinoasă, prăpăd.
Yes, it is a very common social habit, especially in cities.
Only if the noun is masculine. Since 'vreme' is feminine, 'rău' is incorrect.
Mi-e frică de vreme rea.
Expressions liées
vreme bună
contrastGood weather
vreme câinoasă
specialized formVery bad, 'dog-like' weather
vremuri grele
similarHard times
prognoza meteo
builds onWeather forecast
timp urât
synonymUgly weather
