vă rog
please (formal)
Beginner Phrase
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Pronunciation
/və ˈroɡ/
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Cultural Note
'Vă rog' is the formal/plural form of 'please' and literally means 'I ask you.' The informal singular equivalent is 'te rog.' Romanians consider 'vă rog' essential in polite speech; ordering food or making requests without it can sound blunt.
📝 Example Sentences
Vă rog să luați loc.
Please take a seat.
Vă rog, un pahar cu apă.
Please, a glass of water.
Vă rog frumos, ajutați-mă!
Please, help me!