a prăji
to fry
Intermediate Verb
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Pronunciation
/a prə.ˈʒi/
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Cultural Note
Frying is used extensively in Romanian cooking for dishes like 'șnițel' (schnitzel), 'cartofi prăjiți' (french fries), and 'gogoși' (doughnuts). The past participle 'prăjit' doubles as an adjective meaning 'fried.'
📝 Example Sentences
Prăjește ceapa până devine aurie.
Fry the onion until it turns golden.
Am prăjit niște ouă pentru micul dejun.
I fried some eggs for breakfast.
Nu prăji în prea mult ulei.
Don't fry in too much oil.