man; adult male
Can refer specifically to a male adult, depending on context.
un om în vârstă
an older man
un om bun
a good man
#55 · Noun · NOUN
In Romanian, om means “man; adult male”. It’s the #55 most frequently used Romanian word. Below you’ll find how to use it, its forms, real example sentences, and common word pairings.
Very common noun meaning "person," "man," or "human being". It is one of the most basic Romanian nouns and is used in both literal and general senses.
neutralCan refer specifically to a male adult, depending on context.
an older man
a good man
Very common general use, often equivalent to English "person" or "human."
every person
all people are different
Used in general statements about people.
a person needs rest
there is no one who doesn't make mistakes
Ranked by how often each form shows up in spoken Romanian. The top 3 forms cover about 83% of everyday use — learn these first.
| plural definite | oamenii | |
|---|---|---|
| plural indefinite | oameni | |
| singular definite | omul | |
| singular indefinite | om | |
| genitive dative plural | oamenilor | |
| genitive dative singular | omului |
Omul a intrat în casă.
The man entered the house.
omul - Definite singular in a literal sense.
Fiecare om are dreptul la respect.
Every person has the right to respect.
om - General meaning: person, human being.
Oamenii au plecat devreme.
The people left early.
oamenii - Definite plural.