soacră
mother-in-law
Intermediate Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
/ˈso̯a.krə/
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Cultural Note
The mother-in-law (soacra) is a major figure in Romanian folk humor. There are countless jokes and proverbs about the soacra. Despite the humor, many Romanian families maintain very warm relationships with their mothers-in-law, who often help with childcare and cooking.
📝 Example Sentences
Soacra mea gătește foarte bine.
My mother-in-law cooks very well.
Mâine vine soacra în vizită.
Tomorrow my mother-in-law is coming to visit.
Am o relație bună cu soacra mea.
I have a good relationship with my mother-in-law.