a bate câmpii
to talk nonsense, to ramble (lit. to beat the fields)
Intermediate Phrase
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Pronunciation
/a ˈba.te ˈkɨm.pij/
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Cultural Note
Literally meaning 'to beat the fields,' this idiom evokes someone wandering aimlessly through open countryside. It is used when someone talks incoherently, rambles, or says things that make no sense. It can also imply mild delirium or confusion.
📝 Example Sentences
Nu mai bate câmpii și spune-mi adevărul!
Stop talking nonsense and tell me the truth!
Bate câmpii de o oră.
He's been rambling for an hour.
Când e obosit, începe să bată câmpii.
When he's tired, he starts talking nonsense.