a mărturisi
to confess, to admit
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/a mərturiˈsi/
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Cultural Note
In Romanian culture, 'a mărturisi' has both secular and religious connotations. It echoes the Orthodox tradition of confession ('mărturisire'), giving love confessions an almost sacred quality.
📝 Example Sentences
Vreau să-ți mărturisesc ceva important.
I want to confess something important to you.
I-a mărturisit că o iubește.
He confessed to her that he loves her.
Trebuie să mărturisesc că am greșit.
I must admit that I was wrong.