like this; that way; in this manner
refers to the way something is done or looks
Scrie așa.
Write it like this.
Nu vorbi așa cu mine.
Don't talk to me like that.
#43 · Adverb · ADV
In Romanian, așa means “like this; that way; in this manner”. It’s the #43 most frequently used Romanian word. Below you’ll find how to use it, its forms, real example sentences, and common word pairings.
Very common Romanian adverb with several core uses: 'like this/that', 'so/therefore', and in questions meaning 'really?' or 'is that so?'. It is also used in fixed patterns such as așa și așa and as a discourse marker.
neutralrefers to the way something is done or looks
Write it like this.
Don't talk to me like that.
often introduces a conclusion or consequence
It was late, so we left.
It rained, so we didn't go out.
points back to something mentioned or implied
You don't do that kind of thing.
I've never seen anything like that.
used in reactions or confirmations in conversation
Really? Then we'll see.
— Are you going tomorrow? — Yes, that's right.
Ranked by how often each form shows up in spoken Romanian. The top form cover about 100% of everyday use — learn these first.
așa că
Introduces a result or consequence.
Nu aveam timp, așa că am plecat.
We didn't have time, so we left.
așa și așa
Means 'so-so' or 'not great, not terrible'.
Cum ești? — Așa și așa.
How are you? — So-so.
așa ceva
Means 'something like that; such a thing'.
N-am auzit așa ceva.
I've never heard of such a thing.
Așa se face corect.
This is how it's done correctly.
Așa - Shows the basic 'in this way' meaning.
Era frig, așa că am rămas acasă.
It was cold, so we stayed home.
așa că - Very common pattern meaning 'so'.
Nu cred așa ceva.
I don't believe such a thing.
așa ceva - Common phrase meaning 'such a thing'.
Common phrases built around așa — worth learning as whole units.
lit. “so that”
lit. “not-is so”
lit. “so something”
lit. “so of”
lit. “so how”
lit. “so is”
lit. “really so”