time, the general passage of time
the abstract notion of time
nu am timp
I don't have time
timpul trece repede
time passes quickly
în timp
over time
#60 · Noun · NOUN
In Romanian, timp means “time, the general passage of time”. It’s the #60 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 'time' in several senses: the passage of time, a period/occasion, or time as a point on a clock/schedule.
neutralthe abstract notion of time
I don't have time
time passes quickly
over time
a duration or era
a long time
for some time / for a while
in that period of time
used in expressions like 'one time' or 'free time' only in broader context; not usually a direct translation of English 'opportunity'
one time is enough
I didn't have time to go
in one's free time
clock time, scheduled time
what time is it?
on time
departure time
Ranked by how often each form shows up in spoken Romanian. The top 2 forms cover about 98% of everyday use — learn these first.
| plural definite | timpurile | |
|---|---|---|
| plural indefinite | timpuri | |
| singular definite | timpul | |
| singular indefinite | timp | |
| genitive dative plural | timpurilor | |
| genitive dative singular | timpului |
Nu am timp acum.
I don't have time now.
timp - common everyday use
Timpul trece foarte repede.
Time passes very quickly.
timp - abstract sense
Am ajuns la timp la gară.
I arrived at the station on time.
timp - scheduled time
În timpul verii, orașul e mai liniștit.
During the summer, the city is quieter.
timp - period of time
Common phrases built around timp — worth learning as whole units.
lit. “in time that”
lit. “all the-time”
lit. “time of”
lit. “is the-time”
lit. “in the-time of” · governs the genitive: în timpul nopții (during the night)
lit. “how-much time”
lit. “to lose time” · nu-mi pierde timpul = don't waste my time