Signification
Indicating that you are next in a sequence.
Contexte culturel
The 'coadă' (queue) is a significant cultural symbol. Respecting the 'rând' is a matter of social integrity. People often ask 'Cine e ultimul la rând?' (Who is the last in line?) when arriving at a busy place. Queuing is almost a national sport in the UK. While Romanians might be more vocal about their 'rând', the British rely on an unspoken, rigid social code. Saying 'It's my turn' in the UK is often done with a subtle cough or a pointed look. In Japan, the 'rând' is perfectly straight and often marked with lines on the floor. Claiming your turn is rarely necessary because the order is so strictly maintained by everyone. In American culture, 'E rândul meu' is often used in the context of 'fairness' and 'opportunity'. It is frequently heard in sports and business as a way to claim one's chance to shine.
The 'E' contraction
Always use 'E' instead of 'Este' in casual conversation to sound more like a native speaker.
Don't forget the '-ul'
Saying 'E rând meu' sounds like 'It's turn my'. Always include the definite article.
Signification
Indicating that you are next in a sequence.
The 'E' contraction
Always use 'E' instead of 'Este' in casual conversation to sound more like a native speaker.
Don't forget the '-ul'
Saying 'E rând meu' sounds like 'It's turn my'. Always include the definite article.
Politeness matters
Adding 'vă rog' (please) after 'E rândul meu' makes it much more effective in public spaces.
The Dative variation
Use 'Îmi vine rândul' when you want to sound more patient or poetic.
Teste-toi
Fill in the missing word to say 'It's my turn'.
E ______ meu.
You need the articulated noun 'rândul' (the turn).
How do you say 'It's your turn' to a friend?
Choose the correct phrase:
'Tău' is the possessive adjective for 'your' (singular/informal).
Complete the dialogue at the supermarket.
Casier: Cine urmează? Tu: ___________.
This is the standard way to indicate you are next in line.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You are playing cards and it's your friend's turn.
You are telling your friend it is their turn.
🎉 Score : /4
Aides visuelles
Who's Turn Is It?
Singular
- • E rândul meu (My)
- • E rândul tău (Your)
- • E rândul lui/ei (His/Her)
Plural
- • E rândul nostru (Our)
- • E rândul vostru (Your)
- • E rândul lor (Their)
Banque d exercices
4 exercicesE ______ meu.
You need the articulated noun 'rândul' (the turn).
Choose the correct phrase:
'Tău' is the possessive adjective for 'your' (singular/informal).
Casier: Cine urmează? Tu: ___________.
This is the standard way to indicate you are next in line.
You are playing cards and it's your friend's turn.
You are telling your friend it is their turn.
🎉 Score : /4
Questions fréquentes
10 questionsYes, it is perfectly correct but sounds more formal, like in a speech or a textbook.
Just add 'nu': 'Nu e rândul meu'.
No, it also means 'row' (in a theater) or 'line' (in a notebook). Context is key.
You say 'Cui îi vine rândul?' or 'Al cui e rândul?'.
It is neuter (un rând, două rânduri). In the singular, it behaves like a masculine noun.
Yes, it can be used for any sequence, even grim ones, though it's usually for lighter things.
The plural is 'rânduri'.
Young people might just say 'Mie!' while pointing to themselves.
Only if you mean whose turn it is to drive the car, not for making a turn on the road.
Not if said with a neutral tone. It's a statement of fact.
Expressions liées
Îmi vine rândul
similarMy turn is coming.
Sunt la rând
similarI am in line.
Peste rând
contrastOut of turn / skipping the line.
În rând cu lumea
specialized formTo be like everyone else.
La rândul său
builds onIn his/her turn / likewise.
