#154 · Noun · NOUN
In Romanian, prieten means “male friend”. It’s the #154 most frequently used Romanian word. Below you’ll find how to use it, its forms, real example sentences, and common word pairings.
A male friend; by extension, sometimes a friend or close acquaintance. Common in everyday Romanian.
neutralThe most common meaning in modern Romanian; often used as a generic noun for a friend, but the form is grammatically masculine.
a good friend
My friend is coming to dinner.
I talked with a friend about the movie.
Used for someone you know well and trust; often with a warm, personal tone.
We have been friends since childhood.
She is my close friend.
Ranked by how often each form shows up in spoken Romanian. The top 3 forms cover about 81% of everyday use — learn these first.
| plural definite | prietenii | |
|---|---|---|
| plural indefinite | prieteni | |
| singular definite | prietenul | |
| singular indefinite | prieten | |
| genitive dative plural | prietenilor | |
| genitive dative singular | prietenului |
Prietenul meu locuiește aproape.
My friend lives nearby.
Prietenul meu locuiește aproape. - Definite singular in a basic possession pattern.
Am un prieten la București.
I have a friend in Bucharest.
Am un prieten la București. - Indefinite singular with un.
Ne-am întâlnit cu prietenii la cafenea.
We met the friends at the cafe.
Ne-am întâlnit cu prietenii la cafenea. - Definite plural.
Common phrases built around prieten — worth learning as whole units.
lit. “to make oneself friends” · mi-am făcut prieteni noi = I made new friends