a călca
to iron, to step on
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/a kəlˈka/
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Cultural Note
'A călca' has two meanings: to iron and to step. Ironing clothes is still common in Romanian households — wearing wrinkled clothes to work or social events would be considered careless.
📝 Example Sentences
Trebuie să calc cămășile.
I need to iron the shirts.
Nu călca pe covorul ud!
Don't step on the wet carpet!
Bunica călca cu atâta grijă.
Grandma ironed with such care.