încet
slowly, quietly
Intermediate Adverb
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Pronunciation
/ɨn.ˈt͡ʃet/
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Cultural Note
'Încet' means both 'slowly' and 'quietly' — context distinguishes. The reduplication 'încet-încet' (slowly slowly) is a lovely expression meaning 'gradually/little by little.' Essential for language learners: 'Poți vorbi mai încet?' (Can you speak more slowly?).
📝 Example Sentences
Vorbește mai încet, te rog.
Speak more slowly/quietly, please.
Mergi încet pe gheață.
Walk slowly on the ice.
Încet-încet, am învățat româna.
Little by little, I learned Romanian.