mândru
proud, handsome (archaic)
Beginner Adjective
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Pronunciation
/ˈmɨn.dru/
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Cultural Note
Mândru has a fascinating dual meaning in Romanian. In modern usage, it means 'proud,' but in folk tradition and poetry, 'mândra mea' (my beautiful one) is a classic term of endearment for a beloved woman. This archaic sense of beauty/handsomeness survives in folk songs and rural speech, connecting pride with aesthetic admiration.
📝 Example Sentences
Sunt mândru de tine.
I'm proud of you.
Era un tânăr mândru și curajos.
He was a proud and brave young man.
Ce mândră e mama ta de tine!
How proud your mother is of you!
📊 Adjective Forms
| Gender | Form |
|---|---|
| feminine_plural | mândre |
| masculine_plural | mândri |
| feminine_singular | mândră |
| masculine_singular | mândru |