usturoi
garlic
Intermediate Noun Masculine
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Pronunciation
/us.tu.ˈroj/
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Cultural Note
Garlic is deeply woven into both Romanian cuisine and folklore. 'Mujdei de usturoi' (garlic sauce) is the classic accompaniment to grilled meats. In folk tradition, garlic is hung on doors and worn around the neck to protect against vampires and the evil eye.
📝 Example Sentences
Mujdeiul se face din usturoi pisat cu sare.
Mujdei is made from crushed garlic with salt.
Adaugă usturoi în ciorbă la sfârșit.
Add garlic to the soup at the end.
Românii cred că usturoiul alungă răul.
Romanians believe garlic wards off evil.