Dragobete
Romanian Valentine's Day (February 24th)
Pronunciation
/dra.ˈɡo.be.te/
Cultural Note
Dragobete (February 24th) is Romania's traditional celebration of love, predating Valentine's Day. Named after a figure from Romanian mythology — the son of Baba Dochia — it marks the beginning of spring and the mating season of birds. Young couples traditionally walk together, pick the first spring flowers, and kiss for a year of good luck.
📝 Example Sentences
De Dragobete, tinerii se sărută pentru noroc.
On Dragobete, young people kiss for good luck.
Dragobete este ziua tradițională a iubirii în România.
Dragobete is the traditional day of love in Romania.
Am sărbătorit Dragobete în loc de Valentine's Day.
We celebrated Dragobete instead of Valentine's Day.
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