Significado
Putting in many hours of labor.
Contexto cultural
The 'hustle culture' in major Romanian cities has made 'a lucra mult' a common topic of conversation, often used to signal professional success. In the Republic of Moldova, the phrase is equally common, but might be used more frequently in the context of seasonal agricultural work or working abroad (la munci). For Romanians living abroad, 'a lucra mult' is often a point of pride, showing their contribution to their host countries. In multinational companies in Romania, 'a lucra mult' is often contrasted with 'work-life balance', a concept that is becoming more popular.
The -ez rule
Remember that 'a lucra' is one of those verbs that needs '-ez'. Without it, you're saying 'I work' (noun) instead of 'I work' (verb).
Don't use for machines
If your phone is slow, don't say it 'lucrează mult'. Use 'se mișcă greu' or 'procesează'.
Significado
Putting in many hours of labor.
The -ez rule
Remember that 'a lucra' is one of those verbs that needs '-ez'. Without it, you're saying 'I work' (noun) instead of 'I work' (verb).
Don't use for machines
If your phone is slow, don't say it 'lucrează mult'. Use 'se mișcă greu' or 'procesează'.
Emphasis
To emphasize how MUCH you work, you can say 'lucrez enorm' or 'lucrez enorm de mult'.
Teste-se
Conjugate the verb 'a lucra' correctly in the present tense.
Eu ______ mult la acest proiect.
The first person singular of 'a lucra' is 'lucrez'.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'They work a lot'?
Choose the correct option:
'Lucrează' is the correct form for the third person plural (ei/ele).
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Someone asks why you look so tired. Your response:
Working a lot is a common reason for being tired.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Vrei să mergi la film? B: Nu pot, ______ mult săptămâna asta.
The present tense 'lucrez' explains the current situation preventing the person from going to the movie.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Where can you 'lucra mult'?
Locations
- • la birou
- • acasă
- • în grădină
Timeframes
- • toată ziua
- • peste program
- • în weekend
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosEu ______ mult la acest proiect.
The first person singular of 'a lucra' is 'lucrez'.
Choose the correct option:
'Lucrează' is the correct form for the third person plural (ei/ele).
Situation: Someone asks why you look so tired. Your response:
Working a lot is a common reason for being tired.
A: Vrei să mergi la film? B: Nu pot, ______ mult săptămâna asta.
The present tense 'lucrez' explains the current situation preventing the person from going to the movie.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
4 perguntasIt is neutral. You can use it in a business meeting or with your best friend.
No, 'lucrez greu' means you are having difficulty doing the work, not that you are working a lot.
'A lucra' is more general and professional. 'A munci' often implies harder, more physical labor.
Use the perfect compus: 'Am lucrat mult'.
Frases relacionadas
a munci mult
similarTo work hard/toil.
a trage tare
specialized formTo pull hard / to work very intensely.
a lucra peste program
builds onTo work overtime.
a nu face nimic
contrastTo do nothing.
