combinație
scheme, shady deal (slang); combination (literal)
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/kom.bi.ˈna.tsi.e/
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Cultural Note
In standard Romanian, 'combinație' means 'combination.' In slang, it refers to an under-the-table deal, a scheme, or a way to get around the rules. This meaning emerged during the communist era when obtaining goods required connections and informal arrangements. The related verb 'a combina' means to hustle or to pick someone up romantically.
📝 Example Sentences
A făcut o combinație cu un tip de la primărie.
He made a shady deal with a guy from city hall.
Ce combinație ai mai pus la cale?
What scheme have you cooked up now?
Fără combinații, totul legal!
No shady deals, everything legal!