a se enerva
to get angry, to get worked up
Beginner Verb
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Pronunciation
/a se e.nerˈva/
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Cultural Note
A se enerva is the most colloquial and commonly used verb for getting angry in everyday Romanian. It comes from French 'énerver.' The phrase 'Mă enervezi!' (You're making me angry!) is heard constantly in Romanian households and traffic. It is less formal than 'a se mânia' and less intense than 'a se înfuria.'
📝 Example Sentences
Mă enervez când nu mă asculți.
I get angry when you don't listen to me.
Nu te enerva, hai să discutăm calm.
Don't get worked up, let's discuss calmly.
S-a enervat la culme din cauza traficului.
He got extremely angry because of the traffic.