sărut mâna

I kiss your hand (respectful greeting)

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Pronunciation

/səˈrut ˈmɨ.na/

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Cultural Note

'Sărut mâna' literally means 'I kiss your hand' and is a deeply traditional Romanian greeting used toward older women, mothers, grandmothers, and respected female figures. It combines greeting with a show of respect and affection. Younger Romanians still use it, especially in rural areas and with family elders.

📝 Example Sentences

Sărut mâna, doamna Maria! Ce mai faceți?

Good day, Mrs. Maria! How are you? (respectful)

Sărut mâna! Mulțumesc pentru masă!

Thank you so much! Thanks for the meal! (respectful)

Sărut mâna, bunico! Am venit în vizită.

Hello, grandma! I came to visit. (respectful)

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Related Words

bună ziua

good day, good afternoon, hello (formal)

doamnă

ma'am, Mrs., lady

dumneavoastră

you (formal/polite)

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