Significado
A description of an aged building.
Contexto cultural
In villages, the 'casă veche' is often the heart of the family, where multiple generations lived together. It usually features a 'sobă' (terracotta stove) which is the center of the home in winter. Bucharest was known as 'Little Paris'. Many 'case vechi' in the center are in the French Academic or Neo-Romanian style, though many are now in disrepair. In Transylvania, 'case vechi' are often built in a 'fortified' style with large gates and inner courtyards, reflecting the history of the German settlers. During the Ceaușescu regime, many 'case vechi' were demolished to make room for 'blocuri' (apartment blocks). Owning a 'casă veche' today is often seen as a sign of resistance or appreciation for history.
Gender Agreement
Always remember that 'casă' is feminine. If you use 'vechi', you sound like you're talking about a masculine object like a 'zid' (wall).
People vs. Objects
Never call your grandmother 'veche'. Use 'bătrână'. 'Veche' is for things, not souls!
Significado
A description of an aged building.
Gender Agreement
Always remember that 'casă' is feminine. If you use 'vechi', you sound like you're talking about a masculine object like a 'zid' (wall).
People vs. Objects
Never call your grandmother 'veche'. Use 'bătrână'. 'Veche' is for things, not souls!
The 'Soul' of the House
When talking to locals, using 'casă bătrânească' instead of 'casă veche' shows a deeper understanding of Romanian sentimentality.
Ponte a prueba
Fill in the correct form of the adjective 'vechi'.
Aceasta este o casă _______.
'Casă' is feminine singular, so 'veche' is the correct form.
Which sentence is correct when talking about an old person?
Cum spui 'An old man'?
'Vechi' is for objects; 'bătrân' is for people.
Match the Romanian phrase with its English translation.
Match the following:
Matching singular/plural and definite/indefinite forms.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Îți place noul tău apartament? B: Da, dar mi-e dor de _______ de la țară.
The context of 'missing' something from the country implies the old house.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Ayudas visuales
Banco de ejercicios
4 ejerciciosAceasta este o casă _______.
'Casă' is feminine singular, so 'veche' is the correct form.
Cum spui 'An old man'?
'Vechi' is for objects; 'bătrân' is for people.
Empareja cada elemento de la izquierda con su par de la derecha:
Matching singular/plural and definite/indefinite forms.
A: Îți place noul tău apartament? B: Da, dar mi-e dor de _______ de la țară.
The context of 'missing' something from the country implies the old house.
🎉 Puntuación: /4
Preguntas frecuentes
5 preguntasOnly in poetry or very formal writing as 'vechea casă'. In daily life, always say 'casă veche'.
No, it's a neutral description. However, 'dărăpănătură' would be insulting.
The plural is 'case vechi'. Note that 'vechi' is used for both masculine singular and feminine plural.
You say 'o casă foarte veche'.
It can, but 'antic' is a more specific word for valuable antiques. 'Veche' just means old.
Frases relacionadas
casă bătrânească
similarAn ancestral or traditional village house.
clădire istorică
specialized formHistorical building.
casă nouă
contrastNew house.
acasă
builds onAt home / Home.
