Meaning
Asking about the destination.
Cultural Background
The 'ieșire' (going out) is a central part of social life. Asking 'Unde mergem?' is often the start of an evening that could last until dawn. In the Republic of Moldova, the phrase is identical, but you might notice a slightly different accent or the use of more Russian loanwords in the surrounding conversation. In this region, people might use 'No, unde mergem?' adding the specific regional filler 'No' at the beginning of the sentence. Young Romanians in cities like Bucharest or Cluj often mix English into their plans, but 'Unde mergem?' remains the core structure.
Drop the 'Noi'
You don't need to say 'Noi unde mergem?'. Just 'Unde mergem?' is more natural.
Soft G
Make sure to pronounce the 'g' in 'mergem' like a 'j'. If you say it like a hard 'g' (as in 'game'), people might not understand you.
Meaning
Asking about the destination.
Drop the 'Noi'
You don't need to say 'Noi unde mergem?'. Just 'Unde mergem?' is more natural.
Soft G
Make sure to pronounce the 'g' in 'mergem' like a 'j'. If you say it like a hard 'g' (as in 'game'), people might not understand you.
Spontaneity
Don't be surprised if you ask this and the answer is 'Vedem!' (We'll see!). Romanians love to decide on the fly.
Test Yourself
Choose the correct form of the verb to complete the question: 'Unde ____ noi?'
Unde ____ noi?
'Mergem' is the first-person plural form, matching 'noi' (we).
Fill in the missing word to ask 'Where are we going tonight?'
Unde mergem _______?
'Diseară' means 'tonight'.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
You are in a taxi and want to ask the destination.
'Unde mergem?' is the standard way to ask about the destination.
Complete the dialogue.
Andrei: Suntem gata! Elena: Da! ______ mergem?
'Unde' (Where) is needed to ask for the destination.
🎉 Score: /4
Visual Learning Aids
Common Destinations
Food
- • Restaurant
- • Cafenea
- • Pizzerie
Nature
- • Munte
- • Mare
- • Pădure
City
- • Centru
- • Muzeu
- • Cinema
Practice Bank
4 exercisesUnde ____ noi?
'Mergem' is the first-person plural form, matching 'noi' (we).
Unde mergem _______?
'Diseară' means 'tonight'.
You are in a taxi and want to ask the destination.
'Unde mergem?' is the standard way to ask about the destination.
Andrei: Suntem gata! Elena: Da! ______ mergem?
'Unde' (Where) is needed to ask for the destination.
🎉 Score: /4
Frequently Asked Questions
10 questionsYes, but usually the driver asks you. If you ask the driver, it might sound like you are testing them or you are lost.
'Unde' is general 'where'. 'Încotro' is 'in which direction'. Use 'unde' for 90% of situations.
You say 'Unde mergem la cină?' or 'Unde mergem să mâncăm?'.
Yes, in the present tense. It can also mean 'we are going' (continuous).
It is neutral. You can use it with your boss or your best friend.
Start with 'Mergem la...' (We are going to...) followed by the place.
Yes, you can add time markers like 'mâine' (tomorrow) or 'la vară' (in the summer).
In Romanian, 'g' followed by 'e' or 'i' is always soft (like 'j').
Yes, this means 'Where are the two of us going?'.
Use 'Unde merg ei?'. Note that 'merg' is used for both 'I' and 'they'.
Related Phrases
Încotro mergem?
similarWhither are we going?
Unde ne ducem?
synonymWhere are we heading?
Unde mergi?
specialized formWhere are you going?
Hai să mergem!
builds onLet's go!
Mergem pe jos?
specialized formAre we going on foot?
