oală
pot, cooking pot
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈwa.lə/
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Cultural Note
The 'oală de lut' (clay pot) is a symbol of traditional Romanian cooking. Many classic dishes like 'tocană' (stew) and 'ciorbă' (sour soup) are traditionally prepared in clay pots, believed to enhance the flavor.
📝 Example Sentences
Pune apa la fiert în oală.
Put the water to boil in the pot.
Oala bunicii era din fontă.
Grandmother's pot was made of cast iron.
Ciorbă gătită în oala de lut e cea mai bună.
Soup cooked in a clay pot is the best.