străinătate
abroad, foreign countries
Advanced Noun Feminine
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Pronunciation
strə.inəˈta.te
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Cultural Note
Romania has one of the largest diasporas in the EU, with an estimated 4-5 million Romanians living abroad, mainly in Italy, Spain, Germany, and the UK. 'Plecarea în străinătate' (leaving for abroad) has been both an economic necessity and a cultural trauma for many families.
📝 Example Sentences
Mulți români lucrează în străinătate.
Many Romanians work abroad.
Am studiat doi ani în străinătate.
I studied two years abroad.
Produsele din străinătate sunt mai scumpe.
Products from abroad are more expensive.