bună ziua
good day, good afternoon, hello (formal)
Pronunciation
/ˈbu.nə ˈzi.wa/
Cultural Note
'Bună ziua' is the standard formal greeting in Romanian, used from morning until evening. It literally means 'good day' and is expected in shops, offices, and when addressing strangers or elders. Omitting it can seem rude.
📝 Example Sentences
Bună ziua, doamnă! Cu ce vă pot ajuta?
Good day, ma'am! How can I help you?
Bună ziua! Aș dori să fac o programare.
Hello! I would like to make an appointment.
Bună ziua, sunt noul dumneavoastră vecin.
Good day, I am your new neighbor.
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