deci (slang usage)
so, well, basically (filler)
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/detʃ/
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Cultural Note
While 'deci' formally means 'therefore' or 'so,' it is one of the most overused filler words in spoken Romanian. Many speakers begin nearly every sentence with 'deci,' to the point where it has become a famous linguistic stereotype. Teachers and language purists frequently campaign against its overuse.
📝 Example Sentences
Deci, asculta-mă și pe mine!
So, listen to me too!
Deci, ce facem diseară?
So, what are we doing tonight?
Deci eu zic să mergem la film.
Well, I say we go to the movies.