unchi
uncle
Beginner Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/unkʲ/
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Cultural Note
In Romanian villages, uncles often play an important role in children's upbringing. Children may also call close older male family friends 'nenea' (a respectful term similar to 'uncle') even if there is no blood relation.
📝 Example Sentences
Unchiul meu locuiește la sat.
My uncle lives in the village.
Unchiul Ion ne aduce mereu cadouri.
Uncle Ion always brings us gifts.
Am mers la pescuit cu unchiul.
I went fishing with my uncle.