melancolie
melancholy
Pronunciation
/me.lan.koˈli.e/
Cultural Note
Melancolie holds a special place in Romanian art and literature. It is not viewed purely negatively — Romanians often describe a 'melancolie dulce' (sweet melancholy) that is almost pleasurable. The doină folk song tradition is essentially a musical expression of melancolie, and poets like Eminescu and Bacovia made it central to their work.
📝 Example Sentences
O melancolie blândă i se așeza pe suflet.
A gentle melancholy settled on her soul.
Poeziile lui sunt pline de melancolie.
His poems are full of melancholy.
Toamna aduce mereu o melancolie dulce.
Autumn always brings a sweet melancholy.
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