bunică
grandmother
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/buˈni.kə/
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Cultural Note
The Romanian grandmother (bunică or bunica) is often the emotional cornerstone of the family. Her cooking, especially traditional recipes like sarmale (cabbage rolls) and cozonac (sweet bread), is legendary. Many Romanians consider their grandmother's food the gold standard.
📝 Example Sentences
Bunica face cea mai bună plăcintă cu mere.
Grandmother makes the best apple pie.
Bunica mea m-a crescut când eram mic.
My grandmother raised me when I was little.
Îmi lipsește bunica foarte mult.
I miss my grandmother very much.