melancolie

melancholy

Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation

/me.lan.koˈli.e/

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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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