뜻
Informing someone that their statement is incorrect.
문화적 배경
In Romanian culture, admitting you are wrong ('A recunoaște că nu ai dreptate') is seen as a sign of great character and maturity. In villages, 'dreptatea' is often discussed in the context of land and inheritance, where being 'right' has legal and survival implications. Younger Romanians use 'N-ai dreptate' frequently in fast-paced debates in cafes, often followed by long explanations. The word 'Dreptate' is inscribed on many court buildings, emphasizing that the law is the search for 'rightness'.
Soften the blow
Add 'Cred că' (I think that) before the phrase to sound more polite and less aggressive.
Avoid literal translation
Never say 'Ești greșit'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
뜻
Informing someone that their statement is incorrect.
Soften the blow
Add 'Cred că' (I think that) before the phrase to sound more polite and less aggressive.
Avoid literal translation
Never say 'Ești greșit'. It's the most common mistake for English speakers.
The 'N-ai' contraction
Use 'N-ai' in casual conversation to sound like a native speaker instantly.
셀프 테스트
Fill in the missing verb for the informal 'you'.
Tu nu ___ dreptate.
'Ai' is the second person singular of 'a avea'.
Which sentence is the correct way to say 'You are wrong' in Romanian?
Choose the correct option:
'Nu ai dreptate' is the standard expression.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
When would you say 'Nu aveți dreptate'?
'Aveți' is the polite/formal form used for superiors or strangers.
Complete the dialogue.
A: București este în Bulgaria. B: ______, București este în România.
B is correcting a false statement.
🎉 점수: /4
시각 학습 자료
Be vs Have
연습 문제 은행
4 연습 문제Tu nu ___ dreptate.
'Ai' is the second person singular of 'a avea'.
Choose the correct option:
'Nu ai dreptate' is the standard expression.
When would you say 'Nu aveți dreptate'?
'Aveți' is the polite/formal form used for superiors or strangers.
A: București este în Bulgaria. B: ______, București este în România.
B is correcting a false statement.
🎉 점수: /4
자주 묻는 질문
10 질문It's neutral. It depends on your tone. With a smile, it's a friendly debate; with a frown, it's an argument.
Use the formal 'Nu aveți dreptate' and add 'Îmi pare rău, dar...' to be safe.
'Nu ai dreptate' is about the statement; 'Te înșeli' is about the person being mistaken.
Use the past tense: 'Nu ai avut dreptate'.
Yes, 'Ești pe lângă' or 'Aberezi' (you're raving/talking nonsense).
Yes, 'Greșit' (Wrong) is very common and direct, often used in quizzes or quick corrections.
It's a Romance language feature where abstract states are possessed as qualities.
No, it also means 'justice' in a legal sense.
Add 'deloc' or 'absolut deloc': 'N-ai dreptate absolut deloc'.
Yes, it's perfect for correcting calculations.
관련 표현
Ai dreptate
contrastYou are right
Te înșeli
synonymYou are mistaken
A avea dreptul
similarTo have the right (to do something)
Dreptatea învinge
builds onJustice prevails
Ești pe lângă
specialized formYou're off-target
