Significado
Expressing that something is excellent.
Contexto cultural
For young Romanians, 'super' is often the 'filler' word of choice. It shows you are engaged and positive without requiring a complex vocabulary. In modern tech hubs like Cluj-Napoca, 'super' is used frequently in 'Romglish' (a mix of Romanian and English) to bridge the gap between local and international office culture. Older people in villages might find 'super' a bit too 'modern' or 'foreign'. They might respond with 'Doamne ajută' or 'E bine' instead. Romanians are very active on social media and 'Super!' is one of the top 5 most used comments on photos, often accompanied by fire or heart emojis.
The 'Suuuuper' Stretch
To sound like a native, elongate the 'u' when you are really impressed: 'Suuuuper!'.
Avoid 'Superă'
Even if you are talking to a woman, never say 'superă'. It's a dead giveaway that you are a beginner.
Significado
Expressing that something is excellent.
The 'Suuuuper' Stretch
To sound like a native, elongate the 'u' when you are really impressed: 'Suuuuper!'.
Avoid 'Superă'
Even if you are talking to a woman, never say 'superă'. It's a dead giveaway that you are a beginner.
The Thumbs Up
In Romania, saying 'Super!' is almost always accompanied by a thumbs-up gesture.
Teste-se
Choose the correct way to say 'The girl is great' in Romanian.
Fata este _______.
'Super' is invariable and does not change for feminine nouns.
Fill in the blank to say 'The food is super tasty'.
Mâncarea este _______ gustoasă.
'Super' acts as an intensifier here, meaning 'extremely'.
Complete the dialogue with the most natural slang reaction.
Andrei: 'Am bilete la concert!' Ioana: '_______! Abia aștept!'
'Super' is the most natural, enthusiastic reaction for a friend.
Match the phrase to the correct situation.
Where would you most likely hear 'Ești super!'?
'Super' is informal and used for positive social reinforcement.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
When to say Super!
Food
- • Pizza
- • Cafea
- • Înghețată
Events
- • Party
- • Concert
- • Film
People
- • Prieten
- • Coleg
- • Ghid
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosFata este _______.
'Super' is invariable and does not change for feminine nouns.
Mâncarea este _______ gustoasă.
'Super' acts as an intensifier here, meaning 'extremely'.
Andrei: 'Am bilete la concert!' Ioana: '_______! Abia aștept!'
'Super' is the most natural, enthusiastic reaction for a friend.
Where would you most likely hear 'Ești super!'?
'Super' is informal and used for positive social reinforcement.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
14 perguntasYes, it is a recognized loanword and is used by almost everyone in daily speech.
Only if you have a very friendly, casual relationship. Otherwise, use 'excelent'.
No, it is invariable. 'Oameni super', not 'oameni superi'.
In slang and casual reactions, yes. 'Bun' is more basic and neutral.
Yes! Doubling it adds even more emphasis, similar to 'really, really good'.
In slang, you might say 'nașpa' (bad/uncool) or 'groaznic' (terrible).
Yes, in informal writing like texts, emails to friends, and social media.
Yes, it's widely accepted, though they might use it less than teenagers.
No, but the prefix is the same. Superman is 'Superom' in some old translations, but usually just 'Superman'.
Yes, 'E o tipă super' means 'She's a great girl'.
Similar, but 'extra' is slightly more dated or used for specific offers.
It's a short tap of the tongue against the roof of the mouth.
Yes, it is equally common in the Republic of Moldova.
Yes, even for a small favor: 'Ți-am adus un pahar cu apă.' — 'Super, mersi!'.
Frases relacionadas
superb
similarmagnificent / beautiful
extraordinar
synonymextraordinary
tare
similarcool / strong
fain
similarnice / cool
marfă
slangcool
