Meaning
Confirming the veracity of a statement.
Cultural Background
Romanians often use 'Așa e' (So it is) more frequently than 'Este adevărat' in casual conversation to show empathy. In the Republic of Moldova, you might hear Russian-influenced intonations when saying 'E adevărat', but the phrase remains standard. People in Transylvania might precede the phrase with 'No,' a versatile particle used to start sentences. On Romanian TikTok or Instagram, 'Facts' is often translated or replaced by 'E adevărat' or simply 'Real'.
The 'E' Shortcut
Always use 'E adevărat' instead of 'Este adevărat' when speaking with friends to sound 100% more like a native.
Gender Trap
Never say 'Este adevărată' unless you are describing a specific feminine noun (e.g., 'O poveste adevărată'). For 'It is true', always use the masculine.
Meaning
Confirming the veracity of a statement.
The 'E' Shortcut
Always use 'E adevărat' instead of 'Este adevărat' when speaking with friends to sound 100% more like a native.
Gender Trap
Never say 'Este adevărată' unless you are describing a specific feminine noun (e.g., 'O poveste adevărată'). For 'It is true', always use the masculine.
Nodding along
Romanians often repeat 'E adevărat, e adevărat' while listening to show they are fully engaged in the story.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct form to complete the sentence.
______ că București este în România.
In impersonal expressions, we use 'Este' and the masculine singular 'adevărat'.
Fill in the missing word in this casual conversation.
— Filmul e bun? — __ adevărat, e foarte bun!
'E' is the common contraction of 'Este' used in casual speech.
Complete the dialogue with the most appropriate response.
Andrei: 'Am auzit că mâine este vacanță.' Ioana: '_________________'
This correctly confirms the information and provides context.
Match the phrase to the situation.
You want to agree with a friend's opinion in a cafe.
'E adevărat' is the perfect natural agreement for a casual setting.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercises______ că București este în România.
In impersonal expressions, we use 'Este' and the masculine singular 'adevărat'.
— Filmul e bun? — __ adevărat, e foarte bun!
'E' is the common contraction of 'Este' used in casual speech.
Andrei: 'Am auzit că mâine este vacanță.' Ioana: '_________________'
This correctly confirms the information and provides context.
You want to agree with a friend's opinion in a cafe.
'E adevărat' is the perfect natural agreement for a casual setting.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsYes, in very casual slang, you can just say 'Adevărat' as a one-word confirmation, similar to saying 'True' or 'Facts' in English.
It is neutral. It's perfectly fine for both a business meeting and a chat with a neighbor.
'Adevărat' means true (factually), while 'corect' means correct (mathematically or logically).
Simply add 'nu' before the verb: 'Nu este adevărat'.
No, you don't say a person is 'adevărat' to mean they are honest. You would say 'El este un om sincer'.
Related Phrases
Așa este
similarThat's right / So it is
Într-adevăr
specialized formIndeed / Truly
Ai dreptate
similarYou are right
Nu e adevărat
contrastIt's not true
Adevărul este că
builds onThe truth is that...
