minciună
lie, falsehood
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/minˈt͡ʃu.nə/
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Cultural Note
Romanian folklore is full of cautionary tales about lies. 'Minciuna are picioare scurte' (lies have short legs) is among the most quoted proverbs, emphasizing that truth always prevails in the end.
📝 Example Sentences
O minciună poate distruge totul.
A lie can destroy everything.
Prefer adevărul dureros decât o minciună frumoasă.
I prefer a painful truth over a beautiful lie.
Relația noastră era construită pe minciuni.
Our relationship was built on lies.