horă
traditional circle dance
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈho.rə/
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Cultural Note
The hora is Romania's most iconic traditional dance, performed in a circle with participants holding hands. It is an essential part of weddings, festivals, and national celebrations. 'Hora Unirii' (Dance of Unity) is a patriotic symbol performed on December 1st, Romania's National Day.
📝 Example Sentences
La nuntă, toți au dansat hora.
At the wedding, everyone danced the hora.
Hora unirii se dansează de Ziua Națională.
The Hora of Unity is danced on National Day.
Bunica ne-a învățat hora din sat.
Grandma taught us the village hora.