A1 Expression 비격식체

Ai grijă

Take care / Be careful

Warning someone or saying goodbye.

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문화적 배경

The phrase is often accompanied by a light touch on the arm or a specific 'protective' tone of voice. It's not just words; it's an emotional gesture. In villages, 'Ai grijă' might be followed by 'Să te aibă Dumnezeu în pază' (May God keep you in his guard), showing the religious roots of protection. In tech and business circles in Bucharest, 'Ai grijă' is sometimes replaced by the English 'Take care' or 'Careful', but 'Ai grijă' remains the soulful choice. The pronunciation might be softer, and the phrase is used even more frequently as a general social lubricant during any transition.

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The 'De Tine' Add-on

Always add 'de tine' when saying goodbye to make it sound 100% more native and warm.

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The Formal Trap

If you say 'Ai grijă' to a policeman or a doctor, it might sound like a threat. Always use 'Aveți grijă'.

Warning someone or saying goodbye.

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The 'De Tine' Add-on

Always add 'de tine' when saying goodbye to make it sound 100% more native and warm.

⚠️

The Formal Trap

If you say 'Ai grijă' to a policeman or a doctor, it might sound like a threat. Always use 'Aveți grijă'.

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Intonation Matters

A falling intonation is a goodbye. A rising, sharp intonation is a warning of danger.

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Texting Shortcut

In texts, Romanians often just write 'Grijă!' or 'Ai grijă!' with a few exclamation marks.

셀프 테스트

Choose the correct form for a formal situation (speaking to your boss).

________ grijă, domnule director!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Aveți

In formal situations, always use the plural/polite form 'Aveți'.

Fill in the missing preposition for a warning about a hazard.

Ai grijă ____ gheață! Este foarte alunecos.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: la

Use 'la' for specific hazards or things to watch out for.

Match the phrase to the correct context.

Context: You are leaving your best friend's house at night.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ai grijă de tine!

'Ai grijă de tine' is the most natural and warm informal farewell.

Complete the dialogue naturally.

A: Plec la munte cu mașina. B: Drum bun! ________ să nu conduci prea repede.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ai grijă

'Ai grijă să...' is the standard way to give a cautionary instruction.

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시각 학습 자료

Ai vs. Aveți

Ai Grijă (Informal)
Friends
Family
Children
Aveți Grijă (Formal)
Bosses
Strangers
Elders

연습 문제 은행

4 연습 문제
Choose the correct form for a formal situation (speaking to your boss). Choose A1

________ grijă, domnule director!

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Aveți

In formal situations, always use the plural/polite form 'Aveți'.

Fill in the missing preposition for a warning about a hazard. Fill Blank A2

Ai grijă ____ gheață! Este foarte alunecos.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: la

Use 'la' for specific hazards or things to watch out for.

Match the phrase to the correct context. situation_matching A1

Context: You are leaving your best friend's house at night.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ai grijă de tine!

'Ai grijă de tine' is the most natural and warm informal farewell.

Complete the dialogue naturally. dialogue_completion B1

A: Plec la munte cu mașina. B: Drum bun! ________ să nu conduci prea repede.

✓ 정답! ✗ 아쉬워요. 정답: Ai grijă

'Ai grijă să...' is the standard way to give a cautionary instruction.

🎉 점수: /4

자주 묻는 질문

10 질문

No. To say 'I'm worried', use 'Sunt îngrijorat' or 'Îmi fac griji'. 'Ai grijă' is an instruction to someone else.

It is friendly and informal. For true politeness with strangers or superiors, use 'Aveți grijă'.

'De' is for people/objects you protect (Take care of...). 'La' is for hazards you avoid (Watch out for...).

Yes, it is very common for parents to say this to children constantly.

It can, if said with a serious face, but 90% of the time it is a warm, protective expression.

Ai grijă de casă.

Young people might say 'Grijă mare!' or 'Fii pe fază!' (Stay on phase/alert).

Yes, at the end of an informal email, 'Ai grijă de tine' is a lovely closing.

Yes, it is universal across all Romanian-speaking regions, including Moldova.

Use 'Ai grijă să nu...' followed by the verb.

관련 표현

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Atenție

similar

Attention / Watch out

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Păzește-te

specialized form

Guard yourself

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Nu-ți face griji

contrast

Don't worry

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A avea în grijă

builds on

To have in one's care

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Grijuliu

related

Caring / Careful

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