nași
godparents, wedding sponsors
Advanced Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/naʃʲ/
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Cultural Note
Nași (singular: naș/nașă) are the wedding godparents who sponsor the ceremony, hold the crowns over the couple's heads, and serve as spiritual guides for the marriage. Being asked to be nași is a great honor in Romanian culture and creates a lifelong bond between the families.
📝 Example Sentences
Nașii au un rol important la nuntă.
The wedding sponsors have an important role at the wedding.
I-au cerut să fie nași la nuntă.
They asked them to be their wedding sponsors.