a mângâia
to caress, to stroke gently
Advanced Verb
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Pronunciation
/a mɨn.ɡɨ.ˈja/
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Cultural Note
A mângâia describes a soft, loving touch. The word is also used metaphorically in Romanian -- the wind can 'mângâia' your face, blending the romantic with the poetic in everyday language.
📝 Example Sentences
I-a mângâiat părul cu blândețe.
He/She gently caressed her hair.
Mă mângâie pe obraz și mă liniștesc.
He/She caresses my cheek and I calm down.