a avea chef de
to feel like, to be in the mood for
Beginner Phrase
🔊
Pronunciation
/a a.ˈve.a kef de/
💡
Cultural Note
This is one of the first phrases Romanian learners should master. It is used constantly in everyday conversation to express desire or willingness. The negative 'n-am chef' is perhaps even more common and is the go-to casual way to decline an invitation or express reluctance.
📝 Example Sentences
Ai chef de o plimbare?
Do you feel like a walk?
Nu am chef de muncă azi.
I'm not in the mood for work today.
Am chef de un film bun.
I feel like watching a good movie.