意思
To leave a place quickly or secretly.
文化背景
The 'putină' is a symbol of traditional Romanian food preservation. Every peasant house had one for 'murături' (pickles) or 'brânză' (cheese). Classic authors like Ion Creangă used this idiom to give their characters a rustic, authentic voice. It's part of the 'national spirit' of language. In Romania, leaving a party can take an hour because of long goodbyes. Using this idiom implies you are skipping that long process. Even though it's an old idiom, it's still used by city dwellers to sound 'cool' or 'retro-informal'. It bridges the gap between generations.
Use it for humor
It sounds a bit old-fashioned, so using it as a young person or a foreigner often sounds funny and charming to Romanians.
Not for work
Never use this with your boss unless you have a very close, joking relationship.
意思
To leave a place quickly or secretly.
Use it for humor
It sounds a bit old-fashioned, so using it as a young person or a foreigner often sounds funny and charming to Romanians.
Not for work
Never use this with your boss unless you have a very close, joking relationship.
The 'Putină' visual
If you visit a Romanian village, ask to see a 'putină'. It will help you remember the phrase forever!
自我测试
Complete the sentence with the correct form of the idiom.
E târziu, eu ______ putina acum.
The subject is 'eu' (I), so the verb 'a spăla' must be in the first person singular: 'spăl'.
Which situation is appropriate for 'a spăla putina'?
In which context can you use this idiom?
The idiom is informal and slightly humorous, making it perfect for social situations with friends.
Fill in the missing line in the dialogue.
A: Vine șeful și noi nu am terminat proiectul! B: ______!
Since 'A' says 'noi' (we), the response should also be in the 'we' form: 'spălăm'.
Match the idiom to its meaning.
What does 'a spăla putina' mean?
This is the figurative meaning of the idiom.
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4 练习E târziu, eu ______ putina acum.
The subject is 'eu' (I), so the verb 'a spăla' must be in the first person singular: 'spăl'.
In which context can you use this idiom?
The idiom is informal and slightly humorous, making it perfect for social situations with friends.
A: Vine șeful și noi nu am terminat proiectul! B: ______!
Since 'A' says 'noi' (we), the response should also be in the 'we' form: 'spălăm'.
What does 'a spăla putina' mean?
This is the figurative meaning of the idiom.
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常见问题
10 个问题Not in cities. It's mostly used in this idiom or in rural areas where people still make traditional cheese.
Yes, 'Am spălat putina' is very common to describe something you already did.
It's not 'bad language', but it is very informal. It's like saying 'I'm out of here' in English.
No, 'putina' is fixed. Only conjugate the verb 'a spăla'.
Yes, it means 'Get out of here!' or 'Beat it!', but it sounds quite harsh.
'A pleca' is neutral. 'A spăla putina' adds the flavor of speed or secrecy.
Yes, it is widely understood and used in both Romania and the Republic of Moldova.
Yes, 'Câinele a spălat putina când a văzut pisica' is a perfect sentence.
No, idioms are inherently informal. Use 'a pleca în grabă' for a formal equivalent.
Because washing the tub was the final task before a worker could leave for the day.
相关表达
A o șterge
synonymTo leave quickly (slang)
A o lua la sănătoasa
similarTo run away for one's life
A dispărea ca măgarul în ceață
similarTo disappear like a donkey in the fog
A o tulei
synonymTo skedaddle
A pleca englezește
synonymTo take French leave
