#301 · Adverb
ba
ba is a Romanian adverb. It’s the #301 most frequently used Romanian word. Below you’ll find how to use it, its forms, real example sentences, and common word pairings.
Forms you’ll actually hear
Ranked by how often each form shows up in spoken Romanian. The top form cover about 100% of everyday use — learn these first.
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In expressions
Common phrases built around ba — worth learning as whole units.
Ba da.— Yes, actually! / On the contrary.
lit. “but yes” · answers a negative question affirmatively; opposite is «ba nu»
Ba nu.— No (on the contrary). / Actually, no.
lit. “but no” · contradicts a positive statement; opposite is «ba da»