thing, object, item
Most basic everyday meaning.
Am uitat un lucru pe masă.
I left a thing on the table.
Acesta este un lucru simplu.
This is a simple thing.
#79 · Noun · NOUN
In Romanian, lucru means “thing, object, item”. It’s the #79 most frequently used Romanian word. Below you’ll find how to use it, its forms, real example sentences, and common word pairings.
A very common Romanian noun meaning a thing, item, matter, or work/deed depending on context.
neutralMost basic everyday meaning.
I left a thing on the table.
This is a simple thing.
Used when referring to a subject or question.
We need to discuss this matter.
One thing is certain: he/she is coming tomorrow.
Less common than 'muncă' for labor, but natural in set expressions and some contexts.
He/She has a lot of work to do today.
Well-done work lasts.
Often in phrases about behavior or acts.
He/She did a nice deed.
Good deeds show over time.
Ranked by how often each form shows up in spoken Romanian. The top 3 forms cover about 96% of everyday use — learn these first.
| plural definite | lucrurile | |
|---|---|---|
| plural indefinite | lucruri | |
| singular definite | lucrul | |
| singular indefinite | lucru | |
| genitive dative plural | lucrurilor | |
| genitive dative singular | lucrului |
Am nevoie de un lucru mic.
I need a small thing.
lucru - basic noun meaning 'thing'
Trebuie să clarificăm acest lucru.
We need to clarify this matter.
lucru - 'matter, issue'
Are mult lucru la birou.
He/She has a lot of work at the office.
lucru - 'work, activity'