#102 · Adverb · ADV
In Romanian, atât means “so much; so many; that much; that many”. It’s the #102 most frequently used Romanian word. Below you’ll find how to use it, its forms, real example sentences, and common word pairings.
Used to express quantity, degree, or extent: "so much", "so many", "that much", "that many". It also appears in common fixed structures such as "atât de" and "atât... cât și...".
neutralRefers to an amount or degree already known from context.
I don't have that much time.
Does the ticket cost that much?
I have so many things to do.
Used in the correlative structure "atât... cât și...".
I like both literature and history.
Both he and she arrived early.
Shows equality in comparisons, often in the structure "atât de" or with correlative patterns.
I didn't think it could be so hard.
I'm so tired that I want to sleep.
Ranked by how often each form shows up in spoken Romanian. The top form cover about 100% of everyday use — learn these first.
atât de + adjective/adverb
Intensifies an adjective or adverb.
E atât de simplu.
It's so simple.
atât de + noun (with quantity)
Expresses a large amount or number.
Atât de mulți oameni au venit.
So many people came.
atât... cât și...
Links two elements and means "both ... and ...".
A citit atât romanul, cât și articolul.
He read both the novel and the article.
Nu am atât de mult timp azi.
I don't have that much time today.
atât de mult - Degree/quantity.
Îmi plac atât cafeaua, cât și ceaiul.
I like both coffee and tea.
atât... cât și... - Correlative structure.
Aștept de atât de mult timp.
I've been waiting for so long.
atât de mult - Emphasizes extent.
Common phrases built around atât — worth learning as whole units.
lit. “so much of”