Significado
A request for someone to increase their volume.
Contexto cultural
In cities like Bucharest, background noise from traffic and construction is constant. People are used to speaking loudly and don't take offense if asked to 'vorbește mai tare'. In villages, speaking loudly across fences to neighbors is a common social practice. The 'strong' voice is seen as a sign of health and vitality. In the Republic of Moldova, the phrase is identical, but the accent might make 'tare' sound slightly softer or more elongated. In loud environments abroad (like Italian or Spanish markets), Romanians often use this phrase to maintain their own 'vocal space' within other loud cultures.
Add 'Te rog'
Always add 'te rog' (informal) or 'vă rog' (formal) to avoid sounding like you are barking orders.
Watch the 'R'
Make sure to tap your 'r' in 'tare'. If you use an English 'r', it might be harder to understand.
Significado
A request for someone to increase their volume.
Add 'Te rog'
Always add 'te rog' (informal) or 'vă rog' (formal) to avoid sounding like you are barking orders.
Watch the 'R'
Make sure to tap your 'r' in 'tare'. If you use an English 'r', it might be harder to understand.
Hand Gestures
Romanians often cup their hand behind their ear while saying this to emphasize they can't hear.
The 'Nu te aud' Combo
Start with 'Nu te aud' (I don't hear you) before the phrase to make the request feel more justified.
Teste-se
Select the correct formal version of the phrase.
You are talking to your boss and can't hear him. What do you say?
'Vorbiți' is the formal/plural form, and 'vă rog' adds necessary politeness for a professional setting.
Complete the sentence with the correct comparative marker.
Nu te aud. Vorbește ____ tare!
'Mai' is the standard comparative marker used to mean 'more' in this context.
Match the phrase to the situation.
Situation: You are in a library and someone is shouting.
In a library, you want the opposite: 'Speak more quietly' (încet).
Fill in the missing line.
A: (whispering) Îmi place pizza. B: Ce? ______ A: AM ZIS CĂ ÎMI PLACE PIZZA!
B needs A to increase the volume because they didn't hear the whisper.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Recursos visuais
Formal vs. Informal
Banco de exercicios
4 exerciciosYou are talking to your boss and can't hear him. What do you say?
'Vorbiți' is the formal/plural form, and 'vă rog' adds necessary politeness for a professional setting.
Nu te aud. Vorbește ____ tare!
'Mai' is the standard comparative marker used to mean 'more' in this context.
Situation: You are in a library and someone is shouting.
In a library, you want the opposite: 'Speak more quietly' (încet).
A: (whispering) Îmi place pizza. B: Ce? ______ A: AM ZIS CĂ ÎMI PLACE PIZZA!
B needs A to increase the volume because they didn't hear the whisper.
🎉 Pontuação: /4
Perguntas frequentes
10 perguntasIt functions as an adverb modifying the verb 'vorbește'. In Romanian, many adjectives don't change form when becoming adverbs.
No, that sounds very unnatural. Stick to 'tare'.
Add 'puțin': 'Vorbește puțin mai tare'.
Only if you use the informal 'Vorbește'. Use 'Vorbiți mai tare, vă rog' and it is perfectly fine.
No, it can mean hard (piatră tare), strong (cafea tare), or fast (aleargă tare). Context is key!
Use 'Nu vorbi așa de tare'.
Yes, 'Dă-te mai tare' is used informally, as if the person is a radio.
'Puternic' implies power and force, like a politician's speech. 'Tare' is for simple volume.
Yes! 'Dă muzica mai tare' (Turn the music up).
The opposite is 'încet' (quietly/slowly).
Frases relacionadas
Vorbește mai încet
contrastSpeak more quietly/slowly
Ridică vocea
similarRaise your voice
Taci din gură
contrastShut up
Repetă, te rog
builds onRepeat, please
Mai cu vlagă
specialized formWith more vigor
