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This word has direct cognates in other Romance languages, like 'grave' in Italian and French, and 'grave' in Spanish and Portuguese. It's cool to see how the meaning of 'heavy' has evolved into 'difficult' across these languages.
发音指南
- pronouncing it with two distinct syllables instead of a diphthong
- not stressing the 'e' sufficiently
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Examenul este greu.
The exam is difficult.
Această cutie este foarte grea.
This box is very heavy.
Învățarea limbii române nu este grea.
Learning Romanian is not difficult.
Mi-e greu să înțeleg.
It's hard for me to understand.
Rucsacul meu este greu cu cărți.
My backpack is heavy with books.
Viața e grea uneori.
Life is hard sometimes.
Este greu de crezut.
It is hard to believe.
Piatra este grea.
The stone is heavy.
Examenul a fost foarte greu.
The exam was very difficult.
Here 'greu' describes the exam's difficulty. It's in the masculine singular form to agree with 'examenul'.
Această cutie este grea.
This box is heavy.
When 'greu' refers to weight, it also changes form. 'Grea' is the feminine singular form, agreeing with 'cutie'.
Este greu să înveți o limbă nouă.
It is hard to learn a new language.
In this impersonal construction, 'greu' remains in its masculine singular form as it describes the general difficulty of the action.
Au avut o viață grea.
They had a hard life.
'Grea' is the feminine singular form, agreeing with 'viață'.
Bagajele noastre sunt grele.
Our luggage is heavy.
Here 'grele' is the feminine plural form, agreeing with 'bagajele'.
Este greu să te trezești devreme.
It's difficult to wake up early.
Similar to 'Este greu să înveți', 'greu' is masculine singular.
Cărțile sunt grele.
The books are heavy.
'Grele' is the feminine plural form, agreeing with 'cărțile' (books are grammatically feminine plural in Romanian).
E o decizie grea.
It's a difficult decision.
'Grea' is the feminine singular form, agreeing with 'decizie'.
Am trecut printr-o perioadă grea din viața mea, dar am reușit să depășesc toate obstacolele.
I went through a difficult period in my life, but I managed to overcome all obstacles.
Here 'grea' (feminine form of 'greu') refers to a 'difficult' period.
Decizia de a-mi schimba cariera a fost una foarte grea, dar acum sunt fericit cu alegerea făcută.
The decision to change my career was a very difficult one, but now I am happy with the choice I made.
Again, 'grea' (feminine) describes a 'difficult' decision.
Încerc să nu iau decizii sub presiune, deoarece pot avea consecințe grele pe termen lung.
I try not to make decisions under pressure, because they can have heavy/serious long-term consequences.
'Grele' (feminine plural) can mean 'heavy' or 'serious' in this context.
Este greu de crezut că a reușit să termine proiectul într-un timp atât de scurt, având în vedere complexitatea sa.
It's hard to believe that he managed to finish the project in such a short time, considering its complexity.
Here, 'greu' is used impersonally to mean 'it's hard' or 'it's difficult'.
Sarcina pe care mi-a dat-o șeful este destul de grea și necesită multă concentrare.
The task my boss gave me is quite difficult and requires a lot of concentration.
'Grea' (feminine) describes a 'difficult' task.
A ridicat cutia cea mai grea fără niciun efort vizibil, impresionând pe toată lumea.
He lifted the heaviest box without any visible effort, impressing everyone.
'Grea' (feminine) describes a 'heavy' box. The superlative 'cea mai grea' means 'the heaviest'.
Confruntarea cu adevărul a fost grea, dar necesară pentru a merge mai departe.
Facing the truth was difficult, but necessary to move forward.
'Grea' (feminine) refers to a 'difficult' confrontation.
Economia globală trece printr-o perioadă grea, cu inflație și incertitudine crescânde.
The global economy is going through a difficult period, with increasing inflation and uncertainty.
'Grea' (feminine) describes a 'difficult' period in this economic context.
常见搭配
常用短语
Este greu.
It is difficult. / It is heavy.
Mi-e greu.
It's hard for me. / I find it difficult.
Nu-mi este greu.
It's not hard for me.
Aceasta este o carte grea.
This is a heavy book.
Examenul a fost greu.
The exam was difficult.
E un lucru greu de făcut.
It's a difficult thing to do.
Geanta este grea.
The bag is heavy.
Viața e grea, dar frumoasă.
Life is hard, but beautiful.
Este greu să înveți o limbă nouă.
It is difficult to learn a new language.
Această decizie este grea.
This decision is difficult.
词源
Latin 'gravis'
原始含义： heavy, serious
Indo-European, Romance文化背景
When a Romanian says something is 'greu', they might be talking about a physically heavy object, or a challenging task. It's a very common and versatile word that you'll hear often in everyday conversations. You might also hear it in expressions like 'mi-e greu' which means 'it's hard for me' or 'I find it difficult'.
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Write a sentence using 'greu' to describe something that is difficult to do.
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Sample answer
Este greu să înveți o limbă nouă. (It is difficult to learn a new language.)
Write a sentence using 'greu' to describe something that is heavy.
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Sample answer
Acest rucsac este greu. (This backpack is heavy.)
Imagine you are talking about a task. Complete the sentence: 'Nu este _______.' (It is not _______.) using 'greu'.
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Sample answer
Nu este greu. (It is not difficult.)
De ce nu poate ridica sacul?
Read this passage:
Am un sac. Sacul este mare și plin. Este foarte greu. Nu pot să-l ridic singur.
De ce nu poate ridica sacul?
The passage says 'Este foarte greu. Nu pot să-l ridic singur.' which means 'It is very heavy. I cannot lift it alone.'
The passage says 'Este foarte greu. Nu pot să-l ridic singur.' which means 'It is very heavy. I cannot lift it alone.'
Cum este lecția de astăzi?
Read this passage:
Lecția de astăzi este grea. Am nevoie de ajutor pentru a o înțelege. Voi întreba profesorul.
Cum este lecția de astăzi?
The passage states 'Lecția de astăzi este grea.' which translates to 'Today's lesson is difficult.'
The passage states 'Lecția de astăzi este grea.' which translates to 'Today's lesson is difficult.'
De ce este greu să citești cartea într-o zi?
Read this passage:
Maria are o carte nouă. Cartea este mare și are multe pagini. Este greu să o citești într-o singură zi.
De ce este greu să citești cartea într-o zi?
The passage says 'Cartea este mare și are multe pagini. Este greu să o citești într-o singură zi.' meaning 'The book is big and has many pages. It is difficult to read it in one day.'
The passage says 'Cartea este mare și are multe pagini. Este greu să o citești într-o singură zi.' meaning 'The book is big and has many pages. It is difficult to read it in one day.'
Acest examen este prea ___ pentru mine. Nu cred că voi reuși să iau o notă bună.
The sentence implies a challenge, so 'greu' (difficult) is the correct fit. 'Ușor' means easy, 'rapid' means fast, and 'nou' means new.
Am un pachet foarte ___. Mă ajuți să-l car, te rog?
The request for help carrying suggests the package is heavy, so 'greu' is the right choice. 'Mic' means small, 'ieftin' means cheap, and 'gol' means empty.
A fost o decizie ___ de luat, dar cred că am făcut alegerea corectă.
Decisions are often 'difficult' to make. 'Greu' (difficult) fits the context. 'Simplă' means simple, 'bună' means good, and 'rapidă' means fast.
Situația financiară a companiei este destul de ___. Trebuie să găsim soluții.
A financial situation requiring solutions suggests it's 'difficult' or 'serious', making 'greu' appropriate. 'Stabilă' means stable, 'clară' means clear, and 'bună' means good.
Mi-e ___ să mă trezesc dimineața devreme în fiecare zi.
The phrase 'Mi-e greu' means 'It's hard for me'. In this context, waking up early is 'difficult'. 'Ușor' means easy, 'simplu' means simple, and 'plăcut' means pleasant.
Antrenamentul de astăzi a fost foarte ___, dar mă simt bine acum.
Exercise is often 'difficult' but can lead to feeling good afterwards. 'Greu' (difficult/hard) is the correct fit. 'Ușor' means easy, 'scurt' means short, and 'plictisitor' means boring.
Listen for how 'grea' is used in the context of a decision.
Pay attention to 'greu' describing the road through the mountains.
How is 'grea' used to describe the task of organizing the event?
Read this aloud:
Încercați să descrieți o situație dificilă din viața dumneavoastră, folosind cuvântul 'greu'.
Focus: The 'g' sound in 'greu' and the 'ea' diphthong.
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Read this aloud:
Explicați cum ați depășit o provocare care a fost 'grea' pentru dumneavoastră.
Focus: Emphasis on the vowel sounds and rhythm of the sentence.
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Read this aloud:
Ce face un obiect 'greu'? Dați exemple de obiecte grele și explicați de ce sunt considerate așa.
Focus: Clear articulation of 'greu' and other Romanian words.
你说的：
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This sentence means 'The project is difficult to finish on time.' 'Greu de' is a common construction for 'difficult to'.
This sentence translates to 'This decision was hard to make.' Again, 'greu de' is used to express difficulty.
This means 'I had a day hard to forget.' The phrase 'greu de uitat' is a common idiom.
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