a învăța
to learn, to study, to teach
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/a ɨnvəˈt͡sa/
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Cultural Note
'A învăța' uniquely means both 'to learn' and 'to teach' in Romanian — context determines which meaning applies. 'Învăț românește' (I'm learning Romanian) is a phrase that will delight any Romanian you meet, as they deeply appreciate foreigners making the effort to learn their language.
📝 Example Sentences
Învăț limba română pentru tine.
I am learning Romanian for you.
M-a învățat să gătesc sarmale.
She taught me how to cook cabbage rolls.
Trebuie să înveți din greșeli.
You need to learn from your mistakes.