Meaning
Used to state your age.
Cultural Background
Age is a standard topic. It is polite to ask. Similar to Romania, age is a common identifier. People might be slightly more formal, but the structure remains the same. Romanians abroad often keep this structure even when speaking other languages.
Don't forget 'de'
For numbers 20 and above, always include 'de' before 'ani'.
Never use 'Sunt'
Using 'Sunt' for age is the #1 mistake learners make.
Meaning
Used to state your age.
Don't forget 'de'
For numbers 20 and above, always include 'de' before 'ani'.
Never use 'Sunt'
Using 'Sunt' for age is the #1 mistake learners make.
Add context
Adding 'de experiență' or 'de când' makes you sound more fluent.
Test Yourself
Fill in the blank with the correct form.
Eu ___ 25 de ani.
The subject 'Eu' requires the first-person singular verb 'am'.
Choose the correct sentence.
Which is correct?
You must use 'am' and include 'de' for numbers 20+.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Câți ani ai? B: ___ 30 de ani.
The speaker is answering for themselves, so 'Am' is required.
Match the situation to the correct response.
Someone asks your age.
This is the most complete and grammatically correct response.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesEu ___ 25 de ani.
The subject 'Eu' requires the first-person singular verb 'am'.
Which is correct?
You must use 'am' and include 'de' for numbers 20+.
A: Câți ani ai? B: ___ 30 de ani.
The speaker is answering for themselves, so 'Am' is required.
Someone asks your age.
This is the most complete and grammatically correct response.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
12 questionsIt is a Romance language convention. Age is viewed as a possession of time.
Generally no, but be mindful of the context.
No, 'de' is typically for 20 and above.
Yes, it is common in speech, but 'de' is grammatically safer.
Am 20 de ani.
You can say 'Prefer să nu spun' (I prefer not to say).
Yes, because you have more than one year.
Yes, for example, 'Casa are 100 de ani' (The house is 100 years old).
It is neutral and used in all registers.
It means 'There are 20 years', not 'I am 20'.
No, for 1 year you use 'an'. 'Am un an'.
Yes, it is standard across all regions.
Related Phrases
La mulți ani
builds onHappy birthday
Câți ani ai?
similarHow old are you?
Vârsta
synonymAge
An
builds onYear
