Meaning
Used to direct someone's attention to a location.
Cultural Background
Pointing with the index finger is common but should be done discreetly in formal settings. Using the chin to point is a subtle, common gesture in rural areas. The phrase is identical, but the accent might be softer. 'Ia' is used even more frequently for emphasis. You might hear 'No, uită-te acolo', where 'No' is a regional filler word used for emphasis or starting a sentence. Speech is faster, and 'Uită-te' might sound like 'Uită-te' (very clipped). It's often used in the context of heavy traffic.
Use your hands
Always point when saying this to make your meaning clear.
Don't forget the '-te'
Without it, you are telling someone to forget something!
Meaning
Used to direct someone's attention to a location.
Use your hands
Always point when saying this to make your meaning clear.
Don't forget the '-te'
Without it, you are telling someone to forget something!
Add 'Ia'
Say 'Ia uită-te acolo' to sound like a native speaker who is surprised.
Politeness matters
Use 'Uitați-vă' with people you don't know.
Test Yourself
Complete the phrase with the correct reflexive pronoun for 'tu'.
Uită-___ acolo!
For 'tu' (singular informal), we use the reflexive pronoun '-te'.
Which phrase is the most polite when speaking to a stranger?
Choose the correct form:
'Uitați-vă' is the plural/formal form used for respect.
Match the Romanian phrase with its English meaning.
Match the following:
Focus on the adverbs of place and prepositions.
Fill in the missing part of the dialogue.
A: Unde este mașina? B: ____ acolo, lângă copac!
'Uită-te' is the most natural way to direct someone's attention in this context.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Practice Bank
4 exercisesUită-___ acolo!
For 'tu' (singular informal), we use the reflexive pronoun '-te'.
Choose the correct form:
'Uitați-vă' is the plural/formal form used for respect.
Match each item on the left with its pair on the right:
Focus on the adverbs of place and prepositions.
A: Unde este mașina? B: ____ acolo, lângă copac!
'Uită-te' is the most natural way to direct someone's attention in this context.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
5 questionsNo, it's a standard way to direct attention. Just be careful with the formal/informal distinction.
Yes, you can say 'Uită-te acolo la televizor'.
'Acolo' is 'there', 'dincolo' is 'beyond' or 'on the other side'.
Because in Romanian, looking is seen as an action you do to your own vision.
No, 'acolo' doesn't need 'la'. Just 'Uită-te acolo'.
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