a avea tupeu
to have nerve, to have the audacity
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
/a a.ˈve.a tu.ˈpew/
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Cultural Note
Tupeu (from French 'toupet') means boldness, nerve, or audacity. It can be used admiringly (having guts) or critically (being shameless). The phrase 'Ce tupeu!' is a common exclamation of disbelief at someone's brazenness. It reflects the French linguistic influence on Romanian.
📝 Example Sentences
Ai tupeu să-mi spui asta!
You have the nerve to tell me that!
Trebuie să ai tupeu ca să reușești.
You need to have guts to succeed.
Ce tupeu pe el!
What nerve he has!