Romanian · Nature & Environment
animal
Animal
Beginnernoun · n
Definition
A living creature such as a dog, bird, or fish.
Example
Copiilor le plac animalele.
Children love animals.
Etymology
'Animal' is derived from the Latin 'animalis', relating to living beings. The term has been absorbed into Romanian with little alteration.
How & Where It’s Used
'Animal' is widely used in both formal and informal contexts, particularly in discussions about wildlife, nature, and domesticated creatures.
Literary Heritage
The term appears frequently in literary and scientific texts concerning biology and nature.