socru
father-in-law
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/ˈso.kru/
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Cultural Note
Romanian has specific words for in-laws, reflecting how important extended family relationships are. The relationship with in-laws (socri) is taken very seriously. Traditional Romanian jokes and sayings about in-laws are a staple of folk humor.
📝 Example Sentences
Socrul meu este un om foarte bun.
My father-in-law is a very good man.
Am mers la pescuit cu socrul.
I went fishing with my father-in-law.
Socrul și soacra ne-au vizitat weekend-ul trecut.
My father-in-law and mother-in-law visited us last weekend.