oră
hour, time, o'clock
Beginner Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
ˈo.rə
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Cultural Note
Romania uses the 24-hour clock in formal contexts (train schedules, TV programming) but the 12-hour clock in casual conversation. 'Ce oră este?' is one of the first phrases tourists learn. Romanian punctuality is relatively relaxed compared to Northern Europe.
📝 Example Sentences
Ce oră este?
What time is it?
Filmul începe la ora opt.
The movie starts at eight o'clock.
Am așteptat o oră la doctor.
I waited an hour at the doctor's.