Significado
Suggesting to travel by walking.
Contexto cultural
In cities like Bucharest, 'mergem pe jos' is often a strategic choice to avoid the 'trafic infernal'. It's seen as a sign of being a savvy local. In villages, walking is the primary way to get to the 'magazin mixt' or the church. It's a time for greeting neighbors with 'Bună ziua'. Young people use 'mergem pe jos' as part of a healthy lifestyle trend, often tracking their steps on smartwatches. Historically, walking was the only option for many. There is a respect for the 'drumeț' (traveler on foot) in Romanian folklore.
Drop the 'Noi'
You don't need to say 'Noi mergem pe jos'. Just 'Mergem pe jos' is more natural.
Watch the 'J'
Don't pronounce 'jos' with a hard 'J' like 'jump'. It's a soft 'zh' sound.
Significado
Suggesting to travel by walking.
Drop the 'Noi'
You don't need to say 'Noi mergem pe jos'. Just 'Mergem pe jos' is more natural.
Watch the 'J'
Don't pronounce 'jos' with a hard 'J' like 'jump'. It's a soft 'zh' sound.
The Health Proverb
If someone asks why you walk, say 'Mersul pe jos face piciorul frumos!' to impress them.
Teste-se
Complete the sentence with the correct preposition.
E aproape. Mergem ___ jos?
The fixed expression is always 'pe jos'.
Choose the most natural way to suggest walking.
Vrei să luăm un taxi?
'Mergem pe jos' is the standard idiomatic expression.
What would Andrei say to suggest walking?
Mihai: Autobuzul nu vine. Andrei: ___________?
The question mark and the correct phrase make it a suggestion.
Match the situation to the phrase.
You are in a beautiful park with a friend.
Walking is the most appropriate activity in a park.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Ways to Travel
Pe Jos
- • Mergem pe jos
- • O luăm la pas
- • Ne plimbăm
Cu Vehicul
- • Cu mașina
- • Cu autobuzul
- • Cu metroul
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosE aproape. Mergem ___ jos?
The fixed expression is always 'pe jos'.
Vrei să luăm un taxi?
'Mergem pe jos' is the standard idiomatic expression.
Mihai: Autobuzul nu vine. Andrei: ___________?
The question mark and the correct phrase make it a suggestion.
You are in a beautiful park with a friend.
Walking is the most appropriate activity in a park.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt is neutral. You can use it with friends or your boss.
Yes! 'Merg pe jos' means 'I am walking'.
The opposite is 'mergem cu mașina' or 'mergem cu transportul în comun'.
It's an idiom. 'Pe jos' refers to the ground level.
Usually, for hiking, we say 'mergem pe munte' or 'facem o drumeție'.
Usually, yes, but in this phrase, it specifically means 'on the ground'.
Use the past tense: 'Am mers pe jos'.
'Mergem în jos' means 'we are going down' (like down a hill). Use 'pe' for walking.
Yes, especially in city centers where parking is difficult.
Yes, that's a very common informal variation.
Frases relacionadas
a se plimba
similarto take a walk/stroll
o luăm la pas
synonymto go at a walking pace
a merge cu mașina
contrastto go by car
mersul pe jos face piciorul frumos
builds onwalking makes the leg beautiful
