a ierta
to forgive
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/a jerˈta/
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Cultural Note
'Iartă-mă' (forgive me) is deeply embedded in Romanian Orthodox culture, where forgiveness is a central virtue. On Forgiveness Sunday ('Duminica Iertării'), Romanians traditionally ask family and friends for forgiveness.
📝 Example Sentences
Te rog, iartă-mă.
Please, forgive me.
Nu pot să te iert de data asta.
I can't forgive you this time.
A învățat să ierte și să meargă mai departe.
She learned to forgive and move on.