a boteza
to baptize / to christen
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/a boˈte.za/
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Cultural Note
Baptism in Romania is an Orthodox ceremony of deep significance. The child is fully immersed in water three times. The godparents (nași) hold the child and recite prayers. The celebration afterward often rivals a wedding in scale and festivity.
📝 Example Sentences
Am botezat copilul duminica trecută.
We baptized the child last Sunday.
Preotul l-a botezat în numele Tatălui.
The priest baptized him in the name of the Father.
Cine v-a botezat copilul?
Who baptized your child?