Significado
Describing windy weather.
Contexto cultural
The 'Crivăț' is a legendary cold wind that Romanians believe comes from the steppes of Russia. It is often personified in stories as an old man with a frozen beard. The 'Curent' (draft) is a major cultural obsession. Even if 'e vânt' outside, Romanians will be more worried about the small draft from a car window than the gale outside. In rural Romania, 'e vânt' is a sign for farmers to check their crops. Certain winds are known to bring rain, while others dry the soil too quickly. Some believe that if 'e vânt' on your wedding day, it means the couple will have a 'restless' life, though this varies by region.
Keep it simple
Don't try to use complex adjectives. 'E vânt' is what 90% of Romanians say.
The 'Curent' Trap
Never tell a Romanian 'E vânt' inside their house unless you want them to panic about getting sick!
Significado
Describing windy weather.
Keep it simple
Don't try to use complex adjectives. 'E vânt' is what 90% of Romanians say.
The 'Curent' Trap
Never tell a Romanian 'E vânt' inside their house unless you want them to panic about getting sick!
Add 'cam'
Adding 'cam' (E cam vânt) makes you sound very native—it means 'It's *rather* windy'.
Teste-se
Fill in the missing verb to say 'It is windy'.
Afară ___ vânt.
In Romanian, we use the verb 'a fi' (e/este) to describe weather states like wind.
Which sentence is the most natural way to say 'It was windy yesterday'?
Choose the correct past tense form:
'A fost' is the past tense of 'este'.
Match the weather to the advice.
E vânt puternic afară.
Wind usually makes the air feel colder, so a jacket is appropriate.
Complete the dialogue.
Andrei: Mergem în parc? Ioana: Nu cred, ____.
The context implies a reason NOT to go to the park.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Wind vs. Draft
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosAfară ___ vânt.
In Romanian, we use the verb 'a fi' (e/este) to describe weather states like wind.
Choose the correct past tense form:
'A fost' is the past tense of 'este'.
E vânt puternic afară.
Wind usually makes the air feel colder, so a jacket is appropriate.
Andrei: Mergem în parc? Ioana: Nu cred, ____.
The context implies a reason NOT to go to the park.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasYes, but it sounds very formal. In daily life, 'E vânt' is much more common.
It is neuter (un vânt, două vânturi).
Say 'E vânt puternic' or 'E foarte mult vânt'.
'Vânt' is just wind; 'viscol' is a blizzard with heavy wind and snow.
Romanian is a pro-drop language; the verb 'e' already implies 'it is'.
No, you cannot say a person 'is wind'. You can say they are 'ca vântul' (like the wind) if they are fast.
Not really for the weather, but 'bate vântu' in a shop means it's empty.
Vântul s-a oprit.
It means 'fair winds' or 'good luck', literally 'wind at the stern'.
Yes, they both come from the same Latin root.
Frases relacionadas
Bate vântul
similarThe wind is blowing
Vorbe în vânt
figurativeEmpty words
Vântură-lume
specialized formA wanderer/adventurer
A se duce pe apa sâmbetei
contrastTo go down the drain
Adiere de vânt
specialized formA light breeze
