a fi în stare
to be capable of, to be able to (often with disbelief)
Advanced Phrase
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Pronunciation
/a fi ɨn ˈsta.re/
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Cultural Note
While 'a fi în stare' literally means 'to be in a state (of being able to),' it is often used with an undertone of surprise, disbelief, or warning. 'E în stare de orice' (he's capable of anything) is usually a warning, not a compliment. It implies unpredictability and is a common way to express concern about someone's behavior.
📝 Example Sentences
E în stare de orice!
He's capable of anything!
Ești în stare să faci asta?
Are you really capable of doing that?
E în stare să plece fără să-și ia rămas bun.
She's capable of leaving without saying goodbye.