Significado
To behave in a way that causes ridicule.
Contexto cultural
The fear of 'gura lumii' (the mouth of the world) makes this phrase very powerful. Romanians often prioritize social appearance. In many Balkan cultures, public dignity is tied to the family's honor. Making a fool of yourself can reflect poorly on your parents. In tech hubs like Cluj or Bucharest, the phrase is used to criticize poor software releases or bad marketing. Younger generations use 'cringe' as a synonym, but 'a se face de râs' remains the standard way to describe the action.
Use it for yourself
Using this phrase about your own mistakes makes you sound more native and humble.
Reflexive Pronouns
Always check your subject. 'Mă' for me, 'Te' for you, 'Se' for him/her/them.
Significado
To behave in a way that causes ridicule.
Use it for yourself
Using this phrase about your own mistakes makes you sound more native and humble.
Reflexive Pronouns
Always check your subject. 'Mă' for me, 'Te' for you, 'Se' for him/her/them.
The 'Cacao' variation
Use 'a se face de cacao' with close friends for a more authentic, modern feel.
Don't overthink it
Romanians love to laugh. Even if you 'te faci de râs', people will usually appreciate the effort.
Teste-se
Fill in the correct reflexive pronoun for 'Eu'.
Eu ___ fac de râs dacă nu tac.
For 'Eu' (I), the reflexive pronoun is 'mă'.
Which sentence is correct for 'They made a fool of themselves'?
Choose the correct past tense form:
'S-au' is the correct auxiliary for 3rd person plural reflexive.
Match the response to the situation.
Situation: Ion forgot his wedding ring at home on the wedding day.
Forgetting a wedding ring is a classic embarrassing situation.
Complete the dialogue.
A: Am căzut pe gheață în fața tuturor! B: ___________
B is reassuring A that an accident isn't necessarily a reason for ridicule.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Formal vs Informal
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosEu ___ fac de râs dacă nu tac.
For 'Eu' (I), the reflexive pronoun is 'mă'.
Choose the correct past tense form:
'S-au' is the correct auxiliary for 3rd person plural reflexive.
Situation: Ion forgot his wedding ring at home on the wedding day.
Forgetting a wedding ring is a classic embarrassing situation.
A: Am căzut pe gheață în fața tuturor! B: ___________
B is reassuring A that an accident isn't necessarily a reason for ridicule.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
12 perguntasIt can be teasing or critical. To a friend, it's fine. To a boss, it's very rude.
Yes, like tripping or a typo. It doesn't have to be a huge disaster.
'Rușine' is the feeling of shame; 'de râs' is the state of being laughed at.
Use 'Mă faci de râs'.
Yes, it's a standard idiom in Romanian literature.
No, in this idiom it is always singular.
Yes, 'a se compromite'.
No, only for people or groups (like a company or team).
No, that is 'a face o glumă'.
No, but it's very informal. Don't use it with elders or at work.
Mi-e frică să nu mă fac de râs.
A se face de mândrie (rare) or 'a face o impresie bună'.
Frases relacionadas
a se face de cacao
synonymTo embarrass oneself (informal)
a se compromite
synonymTo compromise oneself
a râde de cineva
similarTo laugh at someone
a intra în pământ de rușine
similarTo be extremely ashamed
a da cu mucii în fasole
similarTo mess up badly
